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Definitely have a problem breaking down packed defences.

Need some invention in the final 3rd.

Expect loads of wind assisted long balls over the top from Stoke 2nd half. So far Stoke are doing a reasonable job against us.

Nothing much going right for J-Rod so far. At this rate he'd more likely to get sent off than to score.

This isn't going very well. Three yellows and Saints not creating very much. All very well being tidy with the ball in midfield but we lack a cutting edge.

Another chance to beat the buggers then.

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Could this be the first of a Guly goal glut?

Even if Brown does touch it with his toe the ball doesn't change direction. Instead it continues in front of Gaston who would have had a goalscoring opportunity if he wasn't scythed down recklessly. A clear foul on a player through on goal. A red card and free kick would have been the result if Saints weren't such a nice team.

Should be out of sight in this one.

Similar story to much of the season. Plenty of possession but poor in the attacking areas.

Noice!

Was that a giant bottle of Budweiser for Man of the Match? Burp!

A fine way to start the 2014 cup run.

We'll be remembering this game on the eve of our trip to Wembley in May.

Quite encouraging to see Saints having some shots and goals from the edge of the penalty area. Maybe the tactic of walking it into the net has been adjusted.

What odds on Jos getting an equaliser?

Deep cross finds Vokes 6 yards out. Couldn't miss. Yep. I can believe that.

Maybe a replay would be useful then.

Saints looked knackered 2nd half. Give the 1st team a rest this weekend.

Has Chambers got any studs on his boots? Saints looking worn out this half.

Just seen Webb fail to give a pen for a blatant assault on Suarez as well. Does anyone hold these characters to account?

Deserved more. Clear pen denied at the end there as well.

What's the betting that lino misses some obvious offsides next half?

Jos is well ahead on goals scored ... at the wrong end.