The 2004-05 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Southampton as The Saints finished a crushing 20th in the Premier League, ending their 27-year spell in the English top flight. The season was defined by a turbulent three-manager tenure, culminating in Harry Redknapp's late arrival. Leading the line was the towering Peter Crouch, whose 12 crucial league goals earned him a first England call-up, but could not prevent the club's fate. The final day was pure drama, with The Saints losing 2-1 to Manchester United to confirm their relegation, a painful chapter that still haunts the St Mary's faithful.