Stepgar Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Brilliant performance well done lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 We outdid our New Year's Day 2004 performance at OT. That's saying something. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Big Mo has a lot of thinking to do for the Wigan game,we looked so so better without Gaston and Punch in that 2nd half The pressing and fitness was brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Brilliant, now lets hammer Wigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 More of the same on Saturday - but with better finishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 weirdly proud even though we lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidsnake Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I still never like to be 'proud' of a loss, but can't fault that second half. Now let's go batter Wigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I was ready to explode in the last 10 minutes, I really thought we'd get the goal - and Lallana probably should. Still, could go 6 points clear at the weekend. That would be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Can I buy away tickets in the day for Wigan. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Its funny how Boruc and Fox have the same sort of confident walk and posture, but only one of them is world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I am proud we played so very well. But gutted we didn't have enough to make it count. That could be the difference come the end of the season. Whereas Reading seem to have a knack for getting the goals that matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Great performance. Was very impressed by that and nice to see positive substitutions for a change from a Southampton manager, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Defeated but not disgraced. Expected nothing from the game and encouraged by the performance. That'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Well it isn't often you see Man Utd hanging on for dear life at the end, but then I don't think there was ever any danger of us getting an equaliser for all our efforts. A team like Utd will mop up those diagonal balls all day long and for all our possession in their half, we didn't really create anything like a decent chance for the entire game (dodgy backpass in the 2nd minute excepted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_TOAST Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Fckin ******ed we didnt get a goal back to draw, we bloody well deserved one!! great effort though 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 There's some tight games on Saturday around us - a win will be absolutely massive and on tonight's performance, well within our grasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Midfield were superb 2nd half, snapped and harried United who were chasing shadows for long periods. Our attack needs to sharpen up though, I thought we were quite blunt. Sometimes we need to play the quick long ball in, we were far too slow to build up. Their GK didn't have to make 1 save in the first half and was barely tested in the 2nd despite our dominance of possession. However the pressing was excellent, Boruc made a world class save, JRod scored a quality goal and United were run ragged in the 2nd half so a lot to be pleased about. Can't help but feel that we could have had a point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 1st half shambles 2nd half brilliant Means nothing as we lost...... Need more in last 3rd and United GK had 1 save all game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
influx Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 weirdly proud even though we lost I dare anyone to come on here and try to be negative about that!! Ive never beamed like this about a loss in my life!! Absolute quality IMO!!! Yeah, im happy clappy....f*ck off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 21 shots from an away team at Old Trafford. That doesn't happen often does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Great 2nd half, well done guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 To go to OT and put in a 2nd half performance like that is superb, the ESPN commentators were certainly impressed Utd couldn't get into game but we just didn't create enough chances but don't forget this was MU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I'm struggling between two reactions: 1) Aaaargh. Before the game, I'd have accepted a narrow defeat, but seeing how bad they were I wonder when we will ever get such an opportunity for 3 pts at OT 2) Wow. 2nd half was quite possibly a window into the future of this team if Pochettino can make the players adapt. I spotted the aggressive pressing in the Everton game and today it really showed again. I'm just amazed that the players have adapted so well this quickly, and performed their respective roles rather well in a difficult game. 1) will fade after some sleep and 2) will soon prevail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Deserved a point and many reasons to be positive - 3 points at Wigan now Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I was ready to explode in the last 10 minutes, I really thought we'd get the goal - and Lallana probably should. Still, could go 6 points clear at the weekend. That would be huge. Or joint 3rd from bottom with Wigan and Reading..... I will pick your outcome though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 First half pretty dire and we were lucky not to be 3 or 4 behind .....2nd half inspired subs and played them off the park . But for all our pressure and dominance we really didnt create that much ...hope we get a couple of players in tomorrow that will give us a cutting edge... players looked super fit aswell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 21 shots from an away team at Old Trafford. That doesn't happen often does it? On target? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Second half we were superb, Boruc, Adam, Davis and JRod were excellent, our pressing and closing down was first rate Fear for Ramirez though, passenger again, doesn't press like MP obviously wants, not sure entirely where he fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 We had them worried and deserved a point. Must go and beat Wigan now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I only saw the second half, but we looked impressive. Could it be that the change of manager was the right thing after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGC Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Defeated but not disgraced. Expected nothing from the game and encouraged by the performance. That'll do. My sentiments exactly. Take the positives into the Wigan game on Saturday and avenge that defeat earlier in the season and dump them well and truly in the bottom three. Onwards and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Three points dropped. I missed the first 30 minutes or so, still at work, but I thought we just outplayed them from what I did see. Very very unlucky not to get anything from that game, terrific stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Draw would've been the most reflective result, United just obviously have the pedigree to hold onto the lead for the rest of the match. Great game to watch, made me proud to be a Saints fan and shows we blatantly deserve our place in the elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 United couldn't handle us second half and resorted to parking the bus, there are very few teams who could expect to score if a side like United camp in their own half like that without some huge turn of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Really good 2nd half, thought we deserved a point but unfortunately our lack of shooting threat in the rest of the team apart from Lambert let us down. Again Hooiveld stressed the need for Fonte to return quickly or for Forren to get his fitness sorted ASAP. Lost track of Rooney for both goals (arguable for the 1st one but 2nd goal he had no clue of Rooney's position once the ball was in the air). I think we should've considered a loan this winter at least to cover for Jose's injury and get Jos out of the team squad. Ramirez has been looking underwhelming and I now pretty much assume this season will not match expectations. Hoping a cracking next season though! Boruc showing why he was one of Europe's top goalies. Maybe not too late for him to be considered so again (or achieve such form)? We'll see, but that save from RVP was from the top of the top draw. The rest of the team looks solid but we need to get those goals coming and we need to shoot more, just not enough chances and we seem to want to walk it into the goal too much! If this happens we'll jet off from the relegation scrap into a comfortable mid-table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I only saw the second half, but we looked impressive. Could it be that the change of manager was the right thing after all? First half we were shocking....... + We have 1 point from last 2 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Great game from everyone today bar punch and gaston. Am happy for Davis he really had a stormer of a half!! Good use of pressing and subs by MP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Wow. One quick post as there is the annual festa here in town: I missed the first half and now off out again until the early hours, but from what I saw from 65 minutes on... giving Manchester United a real squeaky bum time. What happened to Punch and Gaston? Fox played solidly from what I saw. One of the more positive defeats I can remember, and if we continue to play like that and add a bit of penetration to our possession.. well, I'll be a happy bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Looking back we should have had 4/6 points from the last 2 games, and we got 1. But the confidence from that second half we can take into the Wigan game and get all 3 points 1-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Players clearly playing for Pochettino, great to see AL back. Saturday is huge. Cortese was at the game tonight, doubt there will be additions tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionhotel Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Had us down for a draw. 2nd half was brilliant but we have to be more incisive in attack. Great performance. We'll definately stay up on that performance. Well done lads!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 We outdid our New Year's Day 2004 performance at OT. That's saying something. Brilliant. That game came to my mind too. Very similar. Great impact off teh bench from Lallana and Davis especially. He's recieved some stick on here, but he injected great energy into the centre and made himself available all the time, which allowed us to pass and pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_au Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 how did fox play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Dare I say...we could have done with a player like Adam Le Fondre in that second half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Funny that some people at HT said "I did expect us to lose but I want to see a performance at least" And after the game it is......"Well what´s the use of that, we still lost".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 **** my fat fingers..... Voted for Ramirez as mom, meant Cork!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 **** off you ill mannered troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Stimp Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 On target? 10 on target, also impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertySFC Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 In all fairness not many teams come away from OT with a result , but we played extremely well second half and credit to Mo for not going there and looking to play defensive football - enjoyed the game great streaming and yes we didn't win but with a new manager on board it could easily have gone completely tits up for us tonight - Watch out Wigan !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 That's 2 games for MP against 2 top 6 teams of England and had them on the ropes for most of the match. The futures bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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