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Not sure how Bragg left everything at Wembley in the 61 minutes he was on the pitch

Easy to be disappointed about last night but they have done exceptionally well to get this far after the club appointed our worst ever manager beforehand. I thought they looked a bit leggy at times, especially in the middle, where I couldn't really fathom why Charles was kept on. But it's to be expected after such a long season and so soon after Wembley. Thought Ipswich looked dangerous at times and if they keep McKenna they will do okay in the Prem. Big if though with the merry go rounds to come. So anyway, well done Saints on making the play-offs. I hope Middlesbrough smash Wrexham as I couldn't bear us playing them again and all the media bollox. Hope we get to Wembley again. PS Larin - what a goal.

Absolutely amazing support yesterday. Singing from start to finish, brilliant atmosphere inside the stadium and out, and City revealed to be the entitled tourists they are. Thought we matched them for long periods and of course that goal will live long in the memory before the luckyish deflection and, frankly, worldy winner. Think we did ourselves proud. Well done all. Except those who bought half and half scarves. 😉

Totally agree. He's very good. Really hope he stays but think he's off, no?

Good win and one we would have lost with previous goalkeeper especially. Peretz has made such a difference to this team, enthusing the defence with confidence, which spreads through midfield and means we are always in with a chance. Think automatic is still beyond us with Ipswich's win but fancy us in the playoffs, quite frankly. In a way we don't want to be that team that goes in and just misses out as there is a history of such clubs not being to raise it again for the playoffs. Well done Saints. Bazunu would have let four in.

Brilliant performance and what a goal from Larin for the crucial third! Edozie was a bit loose at times but so nice to stuff the Hollywood bullshit up everyone's faces. So sick of the media love in. Only Azaz made the Champ team of the week. I'd have put them all in... Hard to believe we had Will Still this same season. Up the Saints.

Very late to this as was coming down off a massive high. That's the best atmosphere I've ever experienced at St Mary's and I think the crowd definitely played their part. Seemed like everyone was up for it. My daughter commented that because there were so many away fans in, it meant we HAD to be louder. I watched the game on telly yesterday and didn't think the atmosphere quite came through, particularly the brilliant response of OWTS when Arsenal scored. That was amazing. In terms of the team I thought Bragg and Jander were superb, and noticed them even more on a TV watch. Scienza such a handful and Stewart pulled one of the best defenders in Europe all over the place. Manning's performance was excellent on the (quite amazingly good Max D), and it got better with a rewatch. A word for Wood, too, who was sensible throughout - did the simple things well. And Peretz continues to be the reason why we have such a solid foundation - nervous about losing him now to teams who have noticed too. Hope we have some good keepers lined up or we will fall back to the Bazunu years, although Ramsdale is due back (perhaps). Azaz did a great deal of running, and his impact was more obvious too on a rewatch, while where Fellows felt a bit lightweight on the night to me his movement and soft pass to Shea for our winner was brilliant. Larin's hold up play was also superb. I was concerned we might not field such a strong side given the Wrexham game so kudos to Eckert too, who is getting better with every game. Have to hold my hand up here - I didn't think he'd be as good as he has been. A calm and effective presence. All in all one of the best ever nights I have had at St Mary's and I see no reason why we can't beat City. Up the Saints. PS forgot Bree, who was largely excellent, although Martinelli had him on toast a few times with his pace. Solid though, and a great addition back to the team

oh hello Fareham Saint. Has Ward Prowse left yet?

There was never a minute’s doubt that the FA want a Man City Chelsea final. Happens every year. There is so much money in football now it can’t be anything other than corrupt. However. We can beat City. And then Chelsea. Plus all the dodgy decisions/ ludicrous extra times etc.

Gosh what a surprise. Chelsea and Man City kept apart. #hotballs

40 and we're talking, but would rather, just once, keep a good player

Another great player we'll see less than a season from and sell for too cheap. Really hope he likes it here and stays, but he's probably too good for us if we blow the playoffs (and even get there)

Great win. Would have lost 5-0 with Bazunu in goal because he wouldn't have saved any of those. Peretz was immense and has made a huge difference to the whole side. Was wound up by the Lampard-licking Sky coverage beforehand. It was all about Coventry. Ha! That'll teach 'em. Well done Saints. Eckert is proving some of us wrong on his tactical ability but the key thing appears to be that there is contentment in the camp. I suspect getting rid of certain bad eggs is paying dividends.

That was thoroughly enjoyable. Good performance all round and it has to be said that the new signings are - after all - pretty astute ones. The goalkeeper has made a huge difference in transmitting confidence to the back four and beyond - even Flynn Downes seems more into it and mobile, which is great to see. Larins is pretty good, I think. Makes a difference in his high quality hold up play. And not having Adam Armstrong scuffing it and running around aimlessly has given a focus up front. Scienza's energy is so key. He plays with directness and ability and is not afraid to take people on, which would make Russ very nervous and which Eckhart has clearly learnt to live with... But the best thing is that morale is clearly high. They look like a team (barring Archer who is beyond hopeless (promote the youngsters please) and that will stand us in good stead to grab that last play-off place, which is definitely achievable. Not sure we can afford to go up, mind...

I'd like to see us go balls-out for the win with direct, attacking football and intense pressure throughout. Like the good old days before Pep and the tedious 'tippy tappy from the back wait for the oppo to move forward and then 'pounce' ' nonsense. Come on, Saints. Try it. Home win. Has to be.