latter day saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 that was fecking amazing! so proud of the whole team right now,i'm buzzing like f*ck ! the missus is gonna get one hell of a seeing too later! ( if i'm not p!ssed & passed out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
influx Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 For all you that want to have fun in front of your computer tonight.... http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=780b5d83fb8594d86aed0069d1c9ad65 I could think of better links to facilitate "fun in front of my computer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 The last time City lost by more than 1 goal in the league was April 2011 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 The last time City lost by more than 1 goal in the league was April 2011 :lol: Today just keeps getting better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 I could think of better links to facilitate "fun in front of my computer" Well, I actually can´t..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Trouble is keep on like this and we will have trouble hanging onto him come the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 This Sky Sports write-up seems closer to my recollection of the game: http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/261816/report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 What an incredible start to the Chinese New Year of the Snake!!!!!!!!! HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE WHO BLEEDS "RED AND WHITE" This win has to be one of the best performances by a |Saints side in many a year. Who'd have believed these players had it in the a couple of months back. No Ramirez, no Shaw or Fonté but a force, energy that has one of the best performing sides in the Premiership. Senor Pochettino. I salute you and your back up team for what you have achieved in the past 3 weeks. The mind boggles what you will achieve in the future "_ Gong Xi Fa Cai and Gong Hey Fat Choy to you Art and all on here. What can I say. I am breathless. Watched at home on the.....erm....telly, (yes that will do) and I was forced into the spare room with my headphones on and door closed as I was too noisey. Great Poachers goals from both Punch and Stevie reacting to the rebounds. Great play in the middle of the field and at the back. What Potsey,(my daughters nickname) has brought to us is like the second half of our game, a strength in defence and being hungry for the ball when we aren't on it. Great Great result, and hopefully we have the cherry on top of our cake. And where's our England call ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Big mention for Davis too, he was SO much better in that role than Ramirez, closing down, finding space and being in the right place to score Cant see how MP can change that 3 now given how well JRod, Davis and Punch played plus Adam looked great when he came on. Ramirez suddenly looks a spare wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 A thought for Nigel, he deserved a night like this. Being the bloke he is he is probably pleased for MP and the lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 superb all-round team performance, with everyone playing their part well. To see often as many as six of our players in city's half trying to get the ball back and doing so several times was amazing. I never thought I'd say it but I think we'll finish as high as 11th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Magnificent performance from everybody ! Owned the Reigning champions on TV for the world to see and to admire.. Great kudos to MP for his tactics by the way - I am warming to him very quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 What a performance by Saints. After show on. Tv Eric is banned we are mortalled. Para la bamba Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Is this fate or what,after the final whistle blew. i changed radio stations, and the track just starting was. McFadden & Whiteheads, "Aint no stopping us now". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 A thought for Nigel, he deserved a night like this. Being the bloke he is he is probably pleased for MP and the lads. I was just thinking the very same thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 That was incredible, absolutely incredible. There were some times when I had kittens, but Man City are a quality side with some quality players, so to prevent them playing like we did was impressive. I want to talk about the back 4 as defensively there was some extremely good tackling all round. Richardson with some crucial tackles when he came on, Yoshi outstanding again, Jos solid, composed and large and I thought Fox had a great game too. He seemed to be playing different, so he may well learn from Pochettino, who knows, but he did well tonight. Couldn't really fault anyone in the whole team today - they look like they are playing for each other and for the manager according to his wishes. Very very impressive stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 That was immense, I can not pick a MOM, every player including the substitutions deserves the accolade. As some have said this has been coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Is this fate or what,after the final whistle blew. i changed radio stations, and the track just starting was. McFadden & Whiteheads, "Aint no stopping us now". Solicitor's firms are making pop songs now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 The last properly decent team we beat by my reckoning was Man Utd in August 2003 when Beattie scored from a corner. I don't count Liverpool in 2005, they were crap in the league that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Best atmosphere I've experienced at the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easty Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 That was just WOW. How many times did we pass that ball about in the last ten mins, I think teams are going to sit up and take notice of us now. Awesome display. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Steve Davis on talksport Manager wants us to press and work harder than ever...its very hard work we knew we can win...so happy for the club want to secure prem status as soon as possible so can push on new manager made a huge impact already lambert is vital to how we play, should be in england squad had a recent tough run of fixtures will be working hard to get maximum points in the next 3 games with teams around us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupu Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Jack Cork, take a bow. You've just owned Yaya Toure. Tis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Ref was bent though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 That was incredible, absolutely incredible. There were some times when I had kittens, but Man City are a quality side with some quality players, so to prevent them playing like we did was impressive. I want to talk about the back 4 as defensively there was some extremely good tackling all round. Richardson with some crucial tackles when he came on, Yoshi outstanding again, Jos solid, composed and large and I thought Fox had a great game too. He seemed to be playing different, so he may well learn from Pochettino, who knows, but he did well tonight. Couldn't really fault anyone in the whole team today - they look like they are playing for each other and for the manager according to his wishes. Very very impressive stuff. Yes it's interesting how players like Hooiveld, who are limited, are playing with a lot more confidence, not sure if that's coaching,,experience of playing in the league, better players around them (Yoshida) or a combination of all 3 but the defensive confidence transmits to the rest of the team as well, allowing them to play better as a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Matt Le Tissier @mattletiss7 Wow magnificent result/performances from both my teams today@SouthamptonFC @GuernseyFC #perfectsaturday #happyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easty Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Man Of The Match, Every Man and Boy who graced the pitch in a Saints shirt. You all earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 alistair magowan @alistairmagowan Having seen southampton at old trafford, that city result doesn't surprise me. Is there a better English lone striker now than Lambert? https://twitter.com/alistairmagowan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Ref was bent though. Yep! we even beat the ref!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 ****ing awesome result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Match of the Day @BBCMOTD MOTD@2220: 1.Southampton/ManCity 2.Swansea/QPR 3.Chelsea/Wigan 4.Spurs/Newcastle 5.Sunderland/Arsenal 6.Stoke/Reading 7.Norwich/Fulham #motd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantsaint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 What a game!!! So proud sitting in a pub in Glasgow on my own cheering On the saints in front of however many city fans. Noise from the saints fans was deafening!!! Coyr!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 John Cross @johncrossmirror Think I heard Man City fans chanting at Southampton fans: "you are staying up." Nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Feckin top one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Gary Lineker @GaryLineker The title race is surely over! Well played Southampton, a mightily impressive display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Franny Lee @FrannyLee7 That's the worst performance I have seen from MCFC for years, utterly atrocious. Southampton much the better side & should have had a pen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Superb all round How much work did Morgan and Cork get through? Both immense. There's not a better target man in England than Rickie Lambert full stop. Finally, Maya Yoshida cost 2mil, Javi Garcia cost 16mil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Lambert was a class act, He was the key man for us and made the hard work of everybody else Cork especially, into goals and worked the City defence over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 did puncheon pretent to wipe his arse as a goal celebration..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 John Cross @johncrossmirror Think I heard Man City fans chanting at Southampton fans: "you are staying up." Nice touch. Cockles, warmed, heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 We already had the passing game but MP has also brought in a real pressing game which is squeezing the life out of the oppo when they have the ball and boy is it working. Requires a high level of fitness but if you can manage the physical demands a lot of prem teams don't have the close up ball skills to manage. When we have the ball we pass them to death and then when we lose it we squeeze them to death. So far it's strangled Man Unt, Wigan and Man City. I loved Nige but so far MP really has bought a whole new dimension to our play. Keep it up and we will be OK this season. Well analysed....the way we short passed/one touched at close range today was beautiful to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallBoy Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 This was the win we really needed. Not just 3 points but a massive confidence boost. We have comprehensively beaten the champions. Up to now we have done well against bottom half teams and poorly against top half teams. We have now well and truly broken that hoodoo. We also held on to a lead. I really hope this is a turning point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 leandre griffit @elgdix @SouthamptonFC wooowwwww i knew it we are Southampton fc and its our year .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 leandre griffit @elgdix @SouthamptonFC wooowwwww i knew it we are Southampton fc and its our year .... Still a fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 This has been coming. We've been due a ''big'' result over one of the big sides in this league, and for all our close shaves against United, Arsenal and City on the opening day - this win was long overdue, but bloody well deserved. From the opening minute we did not allow City to get into any sort of rhythm. We pressed, pressed and pressed - not just individually, but in groups over key area's of the pitch. This made City rush into their passes and as a result we managed to intercept quite a few and break on them on the back of that. The 3 goals we scored were down to awful defending from them, but if you look again the mistakes were down to us and our harrying and pressing. We made City sweat all afternoon to the point where they wanted to rush the pass all the time. MP has carried on the ground work Adkins put in, but has put his little twist on things - which is working. I alluded to it earlier - we hunt in packs in key area's of the pitch. We don't run around like headless chickens trying to win the ball back, we tactically hunt in certain area's of the pitch with other players cleverly positioned on the outside of that area so we can spring when we win the ball. It's exactly what he implemented at Espanyol, sides didn't have an easy game against his team - and they won't do here either. It strikes me that the players he has available are absolutely perfect for what he wants to do. Davis, Cork and Morgan are the players you'd want in a role like that - all 3 are so interchangeable and when you have them moving around as we have, then the oppositions midfield just won't be able to get a grip onto the match. I thought City were dreadful, but alot of that was down to our hard work and quality on the ball. We didn't rush the pass like they did, we found the time and the space whereas we didn't allow them such luxuries. To be honest, this is a result I didn't expect. I thought we'd blown our chance to go 6 clear last weekend, but I was wrong! It was a terrific result which is made even better with the results in and around us. Let's push on from here. Boruc - 7 - Didn't have a great deal to do, but feel confident with him in there. Made a decent save from Auguro in the 2nd half. Clyne - 8 - Excellent I felt. Defended well, got forward well and used his pace to great effect. Jos - 9 - Best game of the season. He dominated Edin Dzeko all evening. Some of his positioning and headers were class. Maya - 9 - Equally as good. The more composed of the 2, but his reading of the game is brilliant. Fox - 7 - Had a solid game, wasn't attacked as much as he could have been but used the ball well when he had it. Punch - 7 - Nice goal and lots of endevour in the first half, lacked the final pass at times and seemed to tire in the 2nd. Morgan - 10 - MOTM by a mile. Best midfielder in the premiership at this moment in time, he was all over Toure. Cork - 10 - Equally 10. Can we have a dual MOTM award? Hard to pick between these 2. They both bossed the show. Davis - 8 - Full of energy and his final pass at the ''tip'' of the midfield was often very, very good. Gets into good positions in and around the box as well, and was in hand to mop up for the 2nd goal. Lambert - 8 - Great hold up play as usual, and he was involved in all the goals. As soon as he gets into the box you know he will make something happen, he's got such a cool head in there and can pick out a pass no matter what. Jay - 8 - Ran his heart out all game, is growing and growing into a real player. Full of pace and worries the CB's all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Just need a point a game to stay up now. Fantastic position to be in with 2 winnable games coming up. Would leave you needing to pick up just 4 points from 10 games if you win both. Time to start looking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 not going to analyse a bl*ody thing, just enjoy it days like today are what being a saints fan is all about turning over a big boy/bully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/261816/report jr says February 9, 2013 8:06pm WoW, what a game. Southampton played like Barcelona at times in the way they press the ball. Im so impressed with what the new manager has done to them. I'm a United fan but i'll be a Southampton fan tonight. They didn't disappoint me. They out played the CHUMPIONS. Made them look so tired in the end Southampton were passing triangles around them. CONGRATS to all the Southampton Fans out there you should feel proud. Truly Unbelievable. 12 points tomorrow GGMU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefuriousb Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 cork and morgan...joint MoM on talksport Can't really argue with that (but then I do have a man-crush on Morgan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Still a fan? Apparently so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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