Morgan Schneiderlin reveals that Southampton's results must have drawn immense criticism elsewhere, if not for the Saints fans who remain calm with them through thick and thin.
Very recently, Southampton fans got an update about the current status of their ex-managerial target, Carlos Corberan. Predominantly, about the Spanish boss's extraordinary success at a relegation club, Valencia.
Well, to think, Southampton were just a decision away in December on hiring Corberan and fighting for European status. But they chose a recently sacked Ivan Juric, and messed it up all.
Yet what's surprising is that we haven't seen any discussion among the St Mary's faithful on this decision or any reaction in response. And that's true for the ton of wrong decisions taken by the club's board this season.
Instead, what we have witnessed is Southampton fans' recent celebrations after a Man City draw, as if they had achieved a once-in-a-lifetime success. Or on another day, their patience with the players even after a shameful relegation.
Like it or not, while such support sounds positive, it has done Southampton more bad than good. And that's something, former Saint Morgan Schneiderlin totally relates to.
Former club hero questions the over expressed support of Saints fans
Recently, speaking to BBC Radio(as quoted by the Daily Echo), Schneiderlin talked of Southampton, saying: "Their results have been so bad to lose 28 games out of 36. In other countries, stadiums would be half empty and fans would be throwing seats on the pitches."
Honestly, with this comment, Schneiderlin doesn't expect Saints fans to be violent with the club, but at least to hold them a bit accountable.
Thankfully, though, things are slowly improving, even if at a snail's pace at Southampton. Call it frustration of the fans or anything, but them calling out the wrong has been the new norm these days.
Still, coincidentally, that beginning has matched the timeline of Juric's removal and Southampton's results betterment under Simon Rusk now.
Not to be harsh, but arguably Juric's appointment was the worst decision taken by Southampton ever. One that halted their success by curbing the fans' voice in multiple ways.
Hopefully, the club doesn't witness such an era ever again.