CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 So many excellent performances from all our players, it almost seems churlish to pick out any one of them. Having said that I thought Rickie Lambert was utterly superb today. Even though he didn't get his name on the score sheet on this occasion, we may just have witnessed his best ever game here methinks. A true 9/10 performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 And the award for the worst report of the evening thus far goes to.... http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/02/09/3739033/manchester-city-title-defence-falls-apart-following-shambles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 I was right by the peno decision and I must admit that I didn't think it was. Thought it would have been a harsh one to give. However, so many people on here are adamant that it was one, I must have been wrong. I'll watch on MoTD and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 The funny thing was how the ref gave a corner. It was either a penalty or a goal kick. That was our view. Saints should have said to the ref, fccuk the corner, it's either a free kick or a penalty, and if you've given a corner we don't want it you spanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 I was right by the peno decision and I must admit that I didn't think it was. Thought it would have been a harsh one to give. However, so many people on here are adamant that it was one, I must have been wrong. I'll watch on MoTD and see. All the pundits on ESPN were convinced it was a penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 To be fair, swings and roundabouts and all that, Jay shouldn't have had a penalty against Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Thanks re the replies to pen (or not) before half time. Will be interesting to see it on the telly box tonight. Ref looked in a good position, so lets see if he bottled it. Really thought at 2-1 it might be costly. He bottled it, end of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergoose Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 What a day! The whole team were simply outstanding today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 The funny thing was how the ref gave a corner. It was either a penalty or a goal kick. I think the last touch was of Toure's hand to be fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 To be fair, swings and roundabouts and all that, Jay shouldn't have had a penalty against Villa. But should have had one first game against City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Well me and a mate had Steven Davis down as motm! He did everything that the new guy was expecting and more from this high pressing game, deserved several goals and a starting position for a while from that performance! Cork and morg as well as maya an jos were all excellent but Steven Davis was that player they had no answer for today, too much energy and enthusiasm for city's liking. So pleased with the result as well, by far the better side over 90 mins, no idea why it was 5 of extra time but we won! Agreed, Davis has made a big difference since he's played that role as his work rate is outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Everyone was great, but Jos has getting better and better since Fonte's injury so I voted for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Really hard to choose the MotM tonight as there were so many good performances ! I went for Jos, not because of his finesse or footballing ability but (for someone who has been much maligned of late) because he typified the spirit and resolve that is needed to take on the 'big boys' ! A mention also to Foxy as he came in and did the business when it mattered !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Got a few vids from today - only allowed one a post so don't want to spam. If you want to see more then say.. OWTSGMI [video=youtube_share;I20EgWsMgBs] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 MotD commentator: "That was a penalty all day long" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Just watching MOTD. Nailed on penalty, no doubt about it. Also, Barry's goal gets funnier every time. What a finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthesaint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Cork and Morgan really are the ones that make us a match for any team on our day. When was the last time we had a midfield pairing that was the equal to any of the big teams? Surely we'd have to go all the way back to Ball and Williams. I think this pairing will be a benchmark for our team for years to come. I was also wondering when we last had a right side pairing to match Clyne and Puncheon. Can anybody help me out with our last great attacking pair down the right? I'd take them over Telfer/Dodd and Fernandes any day. Tbf Bridgey and 'Chrissy Marsden football genius' took some beating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Glad to see Shearer recognising our positive performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Just seen this on one of their forums After the collective feeling of "well the seasons over" after Barrys cock up everyone got off their arses and sang "we never win at home" continuously for probably 20 minutes straight. It was absolutely ace and I can't remember any of the last 30 minutes of the game due to singing my throat sore for ages. Albeit it probably wasn't much to watch but that's besides the point, if we had scored another though i reckon the fans would have gone ballistic. Once again, ****ing fantastic blues, a well welcome return to the defeatism mixed with pride from yesteryear, completely out singing the Southampton fans. absolutely clueless. They were decent enough but were easily drowned out by an electric atmosphere from home fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Shearer praised us right up, Lawro looked miffed - stupid prediction anyway lawro you **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Disco! - Man City fans outsung us? wtf - was wondering when we were going to sing "We forgot that you were here". [video=youtube_share;cAG_ppeh64Y] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 I thought jos bossed it today and showed why we all rated him so highly last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Grute Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 What a great evening! Lost my voice- great atmosphere in the Northam tonight. Just got back home to West Sussex in time to watch MOTD! Davis, MS, Cork and Lambert were immense. Really chuffed for Fox, Hoover and FR who despite being written off by many have proved today that they still have something to offer at this level! Up the Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Immense performance today! Those we usually rely on did not disappoint, but some of those that have been less confident in the Premiership also did well today - Hooiveld, Richardson, Davis and to some extent Fox (I know he's being criticised - and rightfully so - but he is still part of the team that won today)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Our immense support WTFILN [video=youtube_share;EhtMUyO5BU4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 great game. Absolutely love Morgan and Cork. So, so good. Jay was blinding today too, probably the standout performer - if there is one, they all performed well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 And the award for the worst report of the evening thus far goes to.... http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/02/09/3739033/manchester-city-title-defence-falls-apart-following-shambles Regardless of any perceived anti-Saints bias, that is just a crap piece of writing. There is so much wrong with it, it is difficult to know where to begin. I particularly liked this - "The highlights reel will blush." No it won't. It can't. Does he actually sit back and give any thought to what he has actually said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 One for trivia fans. I believe that we won the last ever Umbro vs Umbro match in the top flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints Warrior Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Super Saints , Southampton are back hello, hello . And a bonus at Southampton Central where Saints fans said goodbye to the Pompey fans who were very very quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Hands up who predicted 3-1 to Saints? P.s. why the **** didn't I put my money where my mouth is???? FFS I did - I was the first one on the prediction league to do so. ... but my performance in the Prediction League is not one to writehome about. Brilliant performance tonight - simply brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Even Mr Peach wrote about City's 'dismal' performance before any mention of Saints. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 Bluemoon website. Some very nice comments along with some comments you'd expect from Man Utd fans. "There is a real potential for match fixing today" Another team to add to the list of "that's the worst we've played since (insert team here)" Maybe next season some fans will just say.,..to be fair southampton are really quite a good side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 9 February, 2013 Share Posted 9 February, 2013 The funny thing was how the ref gave a corner. It was either a penalty or a goal kick. Yeah that was my thoughts as well. You could see he delayed while he decided what to give, knowing full-well that awarding a goal kick would have probably caused a riot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 That was the best we have played for many years, tremendous performance to make Citeh look like Chumps. Davis was immense, clearly suited to MP's style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 Well played Saints... All the team played their part... Awesome support inside the ground. Penalty every day of the week. Jay Rod was around and gone..when Toure took him out. Referee had another very poor game. COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 And the award for the worst report of the evening thus far goes to.... http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/02/09/3739033/manchester-city-title-defence-falls-apart-following-shambles Well look at the player ratings on the same website......they really know their stuff, do they.... http://www.goal.com/en/match/81094/southampton-vs-manchester-city-fc/player-ratings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 did puncheon pretent to wipe his arse as a goal celebration..? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 I think the last touch was of Toure's hand to be fair! In which case it was a penalty and LGTL is still right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 The funny thing was how the ref gave a corner. It was either a penalty or a goal kick. Definitely a corner as Toure got a hand on it after going through Rodriguez. Ref was a coward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 http://www.redcafe.net/showthread.php?t=366043 Premier League Fixtures 9-11 Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 From my position in block 37...I thought Punch was smacking his bottom and telling a few posters from this forum.... KISS MY ARRRRSSSSE:rolleyes: (probably at Bournemouth to be fair..watching their beloved Pompey) But my daughter explained that wiping his bottom was reference to Punch and his TROTS the other day.. Then there was a rendition from the fans that Punch can shiiite anywhere:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 Changing of the Guard result. Man City got owned. OK they did gift us two of the three goals, but we should have had four or five anyway. One of the best matches ever to be a Saints fan. So so proud. Well done and thanks to all at SFC, to Nigel, and to Marcus and the Liebherr family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 Great game from all the lads. Mancini did us a real favour by putting Touré in, african football has no rhythm and he transmitted his lack of it to all his teammates. Mind you we didn't give him any time either.Nah, we closed him down and made him look mediocre. Nothing else. Credit to saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Bones Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 One of the best birthday presents I've ever had. We smashed them from pillar to post and were better in every department. Very impressed.Lets go F*ckin mental !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 Well look at the player ratings on the same website......they really know their stuff, do they.... http://www.goal.com/en/match/81094/southampton-vs-manchester-city-fc/player-ratings Unbelievable. They give Gareth Barry 2 1/2 stars - the same as Schneiderlin and Cork. And Nasri got 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 Extended highlights on Saintsplayer already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 Where was Ramirez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 This is not a snarky post, not at all. I thought this game was immense. Just curious to know your age, given that statement, for perspective. I may have got a little carried away heh. I'm 27, but this is the first Premier League season ticket I've had, and Man City are certainly the biggest scalp I've seen us take when I've been at the game. I've seen the JPT, the promotion deciders, and the last day escape since we were relegated from the Prem, and all of those were perhaps better atmosphere, more riding on them, but seeing us deservedly beat Man City, the current champions, is the first time I've been there to see us take a huge scalp with my own eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 I'm basically with Dalek here. I was pretty close in thinking we'd end up 17th last season. I then, quite fairly, expected us to lose 3-0 to Wigan. I then expected us to do well if we kept our defeat today to less than 4 goals. I guess I need to confess that we have rather exceeded my expectations. But when we lose 37-0 away to Newcastle United, then it will all start crashing down around our ears. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 10 February, 2013 Share Posted 10 February, 2013 On a serious (ish) points, I'm amazed that Cork is running away with MotM on the poll. Everyone was 8/10 or more. But I thought Lambert was easily the best player on the park. Not even sure Jack would be in my top 5 (even though he was very good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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