As there is nothing much happening Saints wise in the International break, we take a look at some of our archive pictures starting with a man who can truly be called one of the greatest players ever to have played for Southampton Football Club.

MICK CHANNON IN TYPICAL FASHION TAKING ON A DEFENDER AT BIRMINGHAM CITY IN 1980.

MICK IN POSSIBLY THE MOST ICONIC SAINTS KIT OF ALL IN 1972

1973 SAW A NEW STYLE KIT AND MIKE MODELS IT FOR THE CAMERAS WITH THE OLD ARCHERS ROAD TERRACING THAT WAS KNOCKED DOWN IN 1980 IN THE BACKGROUND

1973/74 WASNT A GREAT SEASON FOR SAINTS, CHELSEA ARRIVED AT THE DELL ON 6TH APRIL 1974 IN A RELEGATION 4 POINTER (IT WAS 2 POINTS A GAME BACK THEN, BUT NOBODY CALLED GAMES 4 POINTERS) IT ENDED 0-0 AND SAINTS WERE RELEGATED ON 36 POINTS, THE FIRST VICTIMS OF 3 UP 3 DOWN AND CHELSEA STAYED UP ON 37

HAPPIER TIMES JUST 2 YEARS LATER ON 1ST MAY 1976 AND MICK OR MIKE AS HE WAS STILL KNOWN THEN INSPECTS THE PITCH WITH IAN TURNER & HUGH FISHER

BACK TO 1979/80 AND MICK IS IN FULL FLOW AT WHITE HART LANE WITH THE SHELF IN THE BACKGROUND

Photo: Action Images

Bowlercow added 12:45 - Nov 13 Happy days
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aceofthebase added 15:50 - Nov 13 Was Mick Channon the first player to defy convention in playing with his shirt not tucked into his shorts?
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Ifonly added 17:14 - Nov 13 The ultimate collection of Mick Channon pictures would be called the Channon canon. I'll get my coat.
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SaintNick added 08:14 - Nov 14 I think the first player not to tuck his shirt into his shorts was probably George Best
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aceofthebase added 09:38 - Nov 14 Best answer Nick!
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