Southampton surpass Derby County's all-time worst points record in the Premier League, sparking a sly jab from the club, while a questionable social media post adds to the intrigue among fans.
Light-Hearted Dig from Southampton to Derby after Premier League Points Record:
The Southampton Saints have taken a playful jab at Derby County over social media, leaving their worrying fans at ease as they officially surpassed Derby's infamous 11-point mark in the Premier League - a record set by Rams during the 2007-2008 season.
It appeared that Simon Rusk's men were destined to go down in history as the worst Premier League team to grace the top flight, matching Derby County's previous low of 11 points, accumulated since their mid-April draw against West Ham. The Saints' fans were especially concerned due to the remaining fixtures against City and Arsenal. However, a resilient defensive display against Pep Guardiola's team resulted in a goalless draw that saw them move up to 12 points, just shy of tying the record.
In what can only be referred to as a flex, Southampton's social media team took to their platform to remind Derby of their record-breaking season, pushing the Rams into the background of Premier League statistical history.
"You thought you had the worst points total of all time," the Saints account posted to their 1.6million followers, cheekily tagging Derby without wasting any time after full-time.
As of yet, Derby hasn't responded to the dig, with some even questioning the move on social media. However, one Saints fan page commented on the post, stating, "Unbelievably tinpot, this," while another added, "This isn't the flex you think it is." A third fan chimed in, "Imagine bragging about being the second worst team in Premier League history."
Historically, Derby County's 2007-2008 season was a disaster, with a record-breaking 32 games without a win, fewest goals scored (20), and most defeats (29). Their miserable performance ended in relegation, becoming the first team to be relegated that season. Paul Jewell, manager of the team during that season, admitted to the struggles in an interview, saying, "We were short of Premier League quality and couldn't build up a head of steam."
Nonetheless, Southampton fans seem to find solace in avoiding the unwanted record, knowing they will be facing Derby in league action next season following their relegation to the Championship. Of course, fans and pundits will be watching closely as the two teams fight for pride in the Championship and hope to secure a return to the Premier League.
- The Southampton Saints' social media team, tipped by their resilient performance, flexed their newly secured 12-point mark in the Premier League, surpassing Derby County's 11-point record from the 2007-2008 season, and entertainingly taunted the Rams with it.
- Southampton's fans, unbelievably, found delight in avoiding the unwanted record of being the worst Premier League team, with some reminding the club that this isn't the flex they think it is, as Derby County's historically disastrous 32-game winless streak, fewest goals scored, and most defeats remain a significant low in European-league sports.
- Despite the Southampton's dig on social media, Derby County, still holding the infamous 2007-2008 season statistics, hasn't responded yet, with some fans questioning the move and asserting that it's unbecoming for a Premier League club to brag about being the second worst team in the league's history.
- As both teams face their next chapter in the Championship following their respective relegations, sports enthusiasts and pundits will be eagerly looking forward to the upcoming league action, hoping to witness an impressive comeback from each club and the securing of a return to the Premier League.
- Regardless of the Premier League records, the upcoming derby between Southampton and Derby promises to be an entertaining spectacle, with both clubs striving to prove their worth in the European football scene.
