Has the digital age killed romance? Are we all too busy composing tweets, instant messages, and cheeky Snapchats to actually go up and talk to someone? Or does new technology just give us new ways to get in touch with that person who caught our eye?
This love story from the stands of St Mary’s proves that both are kind of true, as Southampton’s social media team helped one young fan land a date with his dream girl.
It all started with a tweet…
@SouthamptonFC Unreal looking girl that sits 4 seats next to me that keeps giving me eyes. Can you tell me who sits in block 24 seat 626?
— Timothy (@_timcorn) December 21, 2014
A quick retweet brought Tim’s predicament to the Saints-supporting masses. It’s safe to say that some had a more old-school approach to getting a girl’s attention.
@StGaryofBrant @_timcorn We're with Gary. Christmas is the time to tell people how you really feel – maybe you should've done it yesterday.
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 21, 2014
@SouthamptonFC @StGaryofBrant so basically to put it brutally, man up and speak to her is what you're saying?
— Timothy (@_timcorn) December 21, 2014
Tim’s plans to get his girl became increasingly more elaborate. Thankfully the Saints were on hand to offer a more grounded, Bovril-inspired approach.
@_timcorn You can't simply force someone into a zorb race. Man up and ask if she fancies a drink – no lady can resist a hot Bovril.
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 21, 2014
Tim was all set up for Southampton’s post-Christmas match against Chelsea (which ended in a respectable 1-1 draw by the way, though this story doesn’t seem to have much to do with actual football). Then disaster struck!
@SouthamptonFC MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON THE WAY, DIDNT MAKE THE GAME 😠#heartbroken Maybe a New Year's Day halftime shout out?ðŸ˜
— Timothy (@_timcorn) December 28, 2014
The following video shows what happened next as the Saints (who apparently employ their mascot to run their social media) stepped in on Tim’s behalf.
@_timcorn looks like you're all set mate! #GoodLuckTim #saintsfc @SouthamptonFC pic.twitter.com/3cOudjbXUE
— Anton Roe (@valhurts) January 1, 2015
Tim was spotted leaving the match with his “unreal” girl. And it’s safe to say that speculation was at fever pitch.
.@_timcorn so what's the outcome Tim? #WellDoneTim pic.twitter.com/Yptk9ylydE
— Mark Brennan (@TheMarkBrennan) January 1, 2015
Could this be the flowering of a beautiful relationship? News on the grapevine is that Tim’s “unreal” girl has become a very real part of his life, and the pair are dating. We just hope he gets round to finding out her real name.
Thank you to @SouthamptonFC she didn't like the bovril but loved the flowersâ—ï¸#WingMan #Saintsfc pic.twitter.com/2KNY0ECcSS
— Timothy (@_timcorn) January 1, 2015
With the team riding high at fourth in the league, it’s been a good end of the season for any Saints fans – but none more so than Tim.
Source: SNAPPA
