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 Southampton football club marked its fiftieth season in 1935-36, but faced a challenging period with little to celebrate. They attempted to improve their situation by acquiring Vic Watson, a forward player from West Ham United.