Man City 1-0 Southampton - Match Thread

[Saint NL]

They had the ball in our area, stopped it and Manning did this weird jig around it. Enjoyed that

[vectraman]

As an advert for possession football, it’s a fail. What an absolute borefest. One team tippy happy around their own half, other team tippy tappy around the opposition half trying to craft the ‘perfect’ goal. 

 

[trousers]

6 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said:

If this stays 1-0 Martin will think he’s Brian Clough. 

Especially given the inevitable praise from Pep that will follow...

Edited 26 October, 2024 by trousers

[Harry_SFC]

I'd get Tall Paul on for the last 15. Give their CBs something to think about. Why not. Might as well lose 2-0 trying to grab an equaliser. 

[OttawaSaint]

Worst result for us. RM stays and next time out in the EPL we're not at the races vs Everton.

[Miltonaggro]

Russ pops into the Man City dressing room at full time whilst Pep is having his post victory dump! 
 

 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Just now, trousers said:

Especially given the inevitable praise from Pep...

That's what Martin wants the most. A pat on the head and a hand shake, Martin can't wait for the final whistle.

[OttawaSaint]

Why don't we fucking shoot.

[Saint NL]

Saints fans sound loud, real lack of atmosphere in the ground

[Saint NL]

A well worked chance, but again we can't hit the target

[Jack]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

Why don't we fucking shoot.

Or look for the ball behind, or anything other than backwards and sideways. 
 

Another thrash at it from Armstrong, so poor at this level 

[Suhari]

1 minute ago, OttawaSaint said:

Why don't we fucking shoot.

Risks giving away possession.

Edited 26 October, 2024 by Suhari

[trousers]

We had a shot!

[HKsaint]

Armstrong can’t shoot 

[Saint Matty 76]

Bree for Manning is an incredibly uninspiring sub for this situation

Not sure how he's not giving Onuachu a go

[Saint NL]

Bree on for Manning

[trousers]

The keeper tipped that over...?

[Suhari]

James Bree coming on. That's inspirational.

[vectraman]

Wtf are we not sending TP on? We are losing - no points for a 1-0 loss Russ you goon. 

[Suhari]

Serious question. Can anyone see a solid reason or that sub?

Is Manning injured?

Does it give us any level of potential advantage/improvement?

Edited 26 October, 2024 by Suhari

[trousers]

Just now, vectraman said:

Wtf are we not sending TP on? We are losing - no points for a 1-0 loss Russ you goon. 

Pretty clear that Russ is playing for the 1-0 I reckon...

[danjosaint]

Russ is over the moon for a 1v0 don't need to attack

[HKsaint]

Does 0-1 keep his job? 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

3 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

Bree for Manning is an incredibly uninspiring sub for this situation

Not sure how he's not giving Onuachu a go

He's settled for the one nil defeat.

[LeBizzier69]

4 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Saints fans sound loud, real lack of atmosphere in the ground

City fans an absolute embarrassment. 

[OldNick]

TP will really give them something to think about. Sadly as a disciple of Pep,  RM will not want to look as though he plays a bit long ball at times. Of course Pep does when hes losing right at the end

[Disco Stu]

Are we hoping to nab a goal or keep it at 1-0?

[Mr X]

If by some miracle this finishes 1-0 Both Russ and the owners will see it as a huge success and reason to continue with the same old shit under the same manager....It's worrying their inability to see our failings.....yes we have defended better (other than Their goal) but what's the point when we are so dire in front of goal! 

[Harry_SFC]

The level of officiating at the top level is the worst it's ever been. Absolutely horrendous.

[obelisk]

We really don't have many ideas when we reach the heady heights of the final third.

[Edmonton Saint]

Is Martin going to be brave and go for it in the last 10?

[danjosaint]

2 minutes ago, HKsaint said:

Does 0-1 keep his job? 

10v0 and he will still keep his job

[Suhari]

C'mon. Put TP on you plumsack.

[OttawaSaint]

Downes back on but limping badly. Why risk him?

[trousers]

1 minute ago, Suhari said:

Put TP on your plumsack.

I would

[trousers]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

Downes back on but limping badly. Why risk him?

Yeah, ridiculous to keep him on.

[Saint NL]

What's the betting that Downes is out of the Everton game?

[Saint NL]

Big Paul is coming on

[Mr X]

Don't worry sullemana is coming on we will definitely score 

[Miltonaggro]

4 minutes ago, obelisk said:

We really don't have many ideas when we reach the heady heights of the final third.

Or the first and middle thirds to be fair! 

[sandwichsaint]

Double sub with four minutes left. 1-1 and he’s schooled Pep.

[lambtiss]

2 minutes ago, Suhari said:

C'mon. Put TP on you plumsack.

Is TP some kind of linament oil? 

[obelisk]

Downes going off. Injured by an unpunished stamp on the foot.

[HKsaint]

Should wait for a few moments 

[trousers]

Jack Stephens our lone holding  midfielder for the last 5 minutes then...

Edited 26 October, 2024 by trousers

[Suhari]

1 minute ago, lambtiss said:

Is TP some kind of linament oil? 

It promotes strength when in the box.

[obelisk]

Time to go long to Tall Paul.

[Farmer Saint]

There seems to be a lot of upset fans due to the fact that we've kept this close?

[obelisk]

Tall Paul gets a header on target.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Can't wait for the after game presser. How many times will Martin say he's so proud of the players and how brave they have been.