 1935–36 was Southampton's fiftieth season since their original formation in 1885, but the club approached their jubilee season in a gloomy state with little to celebrate.They did, however, venture into the transfer market signing centre-forward Vic Watson from Kay's former club West Ham United.The team made a superb start to the season with four wins and two draws in the first six games and by the end of September Saints were top of the table.