Football Special

That was an awful night, in fact still have PTSD from both 1/4 finals Koeman got to in this comp, Spurs at home the Sunday night before so this will be Wednesday 18th Dec

There's been plenty of others, Wigan, Birmingham both won cups and relegated in same year then played in Europe as championship club

I wonder what Dyche makes of Martin's possession obsession philosophy?

Last couple of mins at Man City there was a decent cross to him at the back post. Would love Tall Paul to get on the score sheet, will it ever happen?

Do we have scouts? Bet it's all based on data, no one actually watching them play

He's excited this gives us another chance to draw Man City, exhibit his philosophy and bathe in the compliments of Pep

"Smile lads, you're now one of the top 8 teams in the country*" *in the carabao cup

You and I both know that we struggled, however the stats say 78% possession which looks like complete domination

I'm sensing not too much excitement for tonight's draw?

I like James Bree, hard working player, joined us from Luton at the request of Nathan Jones which obviously didn't turn out to be such a great move for him but he gets his head down and never complains, has shown he can do a job for us when given a chance Cornet on the other hand reminded me of Ali Dia

Stoke had just 22% possession and yet nearly won the game, if the goal line clearance had gone in I don't think we'd have come back, would have been the ultimate Martin loss. But luck was on our side, Bree saved the day , could be a turning point?

Worrying throwing away a 2 goal lead again and some of the players looked particularly poor (Cornet and big Les main culprits) but still nice to walk out of St Mary's having seen a win, makes a nice change. Shame there's no potential draws left that we can win in the next round

Out of interest what % chance of survival do you give us? I'd realistically say it's down to 5% chance and we're as good as down already

That's what I've heard, impression within the club is Martin has been assured he has the support of the board, could be dreaded vote of confidence but in this case I think they really do plan to stick with him Does seem baffling , who knows we'll look back end of the season and wonder what all the fuss was about

What about if we lose at home tonight v Stoke reserves ?

Top effort that, all the way from Sweden just for the Stoke game or treating themselves to a double header with Everton?

Will Nathan Jones be in the studio for this one? Not sure if they even have a panel for these sky + games. Will keep an eye out for him at St Mary's as he's the obvious choice as a special guest

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place live on Sky Sports following Spurs v Man City on Wednesday evening. The ball numbers are finalised on Wednesday morning. All last eight ties will be played during the week commencing Monday, December 16. That'll be a few days after Saints face Spurs at 7pm on a Sunday! Stoke City to beat first.

I'm not sure they have the right players to suit his type of game

It does sound ridiculous doesn't it, but the Kompany example going to Bayern from Burnley although extreme shows sometimes it's about more than results.

I agree, but he's doing it with the blessing of the board , I get what Martin could gain from it in future employment but can't understand the acceptance from management other than they just don't know any better

Hadnt realised that's on the same evening. Tough opponent for u21s, could limit the opportunities for the youngsters to be involved in the first team squad for Stoke.

I miss the days of Scunthorpe being blurred out, now we have the class clowns trying to impress others using naughty words

They're no mugs Stoke, you can see from this recent game they know how to score

No worries pal, thought of one other option - offer your ticket on here to hopefully end up in the hands of someone who actually wants to go. Easy enough to transfer a ticket now , takes the burden away from you having to leave the house can just moan on here instead 👍🏻