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.
Southampton celebrated their fiftieth anniversary in 1935–36, but the team was struggling and had little to cheer about. However, they made a move in the transfer market by signing striker Vic Watson from West Ham United.