DG Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Great effort lads, a few defensive signings and we'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 We look so composed and comfortable on the ball. Our equalising goal was an amazing bit of football and the way we pinned city in at the end was stunning. We can take a hell of a lot from thatq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Need a proper left back, think we may have hung on if Harding had played instead of Fox :-) May prove to have been a mistake. Well done Ricky and well done Steve Davis, debut goal, looked very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge_B Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Massively proud of that. I don't care what league we're in, I just know that being a Saints fan is and has been for a number of years now, a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 A one goal deficit against City is a better result than most teams will get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestersaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 I think Davis looked edgy and Fox was poor but overall very happy with that. We should put Wigan away on the back of that performance, lets hope so. Nothing to fear on that basis in this league. Well done Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Adkins got tactics spot on, take that performance against lesser teams (17!) we will do well I love Adkins but not so sure, Lambo should have started, Lallana left and Guly in 10 role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 A great performance, no doubt. I bet Citeh never expected to find themselves behind after they scored first. Very calm and never panicked, and when we did get the ball down and play it we looked OK. But there are still a few negatives to take away from it as well. I thought we sat back and invited far too much pressure onto us, and against a team like Man City we WILL get punished for that. And Fox's defensive header to set up their third was just abysmal. Get your head on it Danny and make sure it goes anywhere except back towards the penalty spot where a multi-multi-million pound player is waiting to pounce. I was a fan of his last season but on today's evidence I think he will cost us a lot of goals this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 So proud. An amazing performance This x 1000. Shouted so much I've lost my voice and scared all the neighbours!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Nah, he was also involved in the build up. A bit like Fox was in their goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Absolutely amazing performance, very proud and excited about the season now. I couldn't have been more wrong with my prediction before the game. And Rickie Lambert... what can I say? F*ck it I'm gunna say it, Rickie I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Would've been nice to take a point but I'm very proud of the team. Nigel once again shows there's a reason he's manager and not me; Rickie and Davis off the bench were determined as hell. Kelvin still feels like a bit of a question mark, I don't think much needs to be said about Fox. Overall though, fantastic morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 We're Premier League! We're Premier League! We are Southampton! WE'RE PREMIER LEAGUE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Last few minutes City were time-wasting and we were pushing for a goal .... Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Justmike, why do we need four threads for one match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wedge Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Very, very proud. Had a text from a City fan at the game who had nothing but praise for us. Play with that confidence all year and we will be fine. Delighted for the boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Much better than i had feared but now I'm disappointed we didn't get a point. I am sorry to say that Fox looked way out of his depth and his header for their thrid goal was truly awful. Still we can hold our heads high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 What a break for our 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Good game to watch being the underdog - possession wise City were all over us and missed a lot of chnaces. Saying all that we gifted them a third goal - Fox's pass to Nasri couldn't have been better if a City forward had knocked it down. How did we get 5 on 3 on the break and score? Nearly mucked it up but well done Davis. If we can keep this up all season and the crowds at SMS remain patient it will be a great season. Just hope Ramirez and Philips were watching - would make it them seal the deal! I thought Fonte and Jos looked steady away - and Ward Prowse confident for a 17-year old, and was excellent. Who knows where this season will end...but we will make the rest of The Premiership take notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Jim Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Really proud of that effort! I don't think scoring goals will be an issue for us this season. Keeping them from being scored against us is an altogether different challenge. City dominated large parts of that and we rode our luck at times but we took our chances when they came - well b100dy played lads. Thought Lallana was excellent (he and Rodriguez seemed to work well together) as was Lambert when he came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Much better than i had feared but now I'm disappointed we didn't get a point. I am sorry to say that Fox looked way out of his depth and his header for their thrid goal was truly awful. Still we can hold our heads high. Fox was just fooked like all the rest of them. Kelvin made more mistakes Let's see how fox gets on next week before writing him off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Adkins got tactics spot on, take that performance against lesser teams (17!) we will do well This, cautious opening, suck out the sting, bring Lambert on for the final 30, Bring on two scoring subs, open the game up when they are tiring! So proud Guly, Lambert, Cline every one of them in a red shirt magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Good game from Fonte IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 I was so excited, I forgot.....This was an AWAY game at a ground where they have not lost since they got beat by a T Rex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 The result is the last thing on my mind. What a performance. Can't remember too many times I was this proud of the team. Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Yeah, I though Clyne was excellent. One of him on the left please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Very proud to be a saints fan but Adkins seriously needs to look at Fox and Kelvins displays. Both utterly terrible. Clyne, Guly and Lallana were fantastic. Bring on Wigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 I did say in the match thread at half time (tongue in cheek) we would go for a Smash and Grab 2nd half and it so nearly came off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Much better than i had feared but now I'm disappointed we didn't get a point. I am sorry to say that Fox looked way out of his depth and his header for their thrid goal was truly awful. Still we can hold our heads high. Disagree, it's just a symptom of the way we play, our full backs will be a little exposed and he had very little support. He did some excellent touches and contributed well today, all of our players can hold their heads high tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSixty Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Everyone played out of their skins today, can't fault them, sure the GDP haters will bemoan him for not scoring a hat trick. Edit: Maybe SKD could have played better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmaul Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 James Ward-Prowse is one hell of a prospect at only 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 The result is the last thing on my mind. What a performance. Can't remember too many times I was this proud of the team. Superb. Just amazing. Play like this and we will be fine. Just need to improve the defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLOTH EARS Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 I like the rest of you am very proud of the boys, we can take alot from the game and we can move on confident that we can get results in this league. Well done lads!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Everyone played well, move great football and plenty of passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Guly was excellent when he went into a more free role, was good on the ball and pulling them all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Justmike, why do we need four threads for one match? It's just youthful enthusiasm, it will wear off! Thought we were brilliant and thought Adkins did a great job not letting heads drop . His positivity and composure really rubs off on the players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Everyone played well, move great football and plenty of passion. 110% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Extatic. Feared a cricket score today and ended up disappointed not getting a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Well done lads really impressed and proud . The guys in the mishnish pub in Tobermory were in pressed with saints . Just found out who put the saints scarves up turns out to be an ex saints player . The owner of the pub brother was no other than duncan McLeod . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Adkins We wanted something from the game Tried to stay in game Best forward line our defence has ever played against Need to find ways to win away We play to win Lambert is a great story, great goal We need to defend better Learn lot from today We always believe We are good at home but have to pick Up points away New system played today to add to the other 2 ways we play JWP was excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 ... shame young Luke shaw still a bit young... but what a gutsy effort all round... at 2-2 it looked very even. Excellent display against the champions and they should feel good about that as really something to build on... thanks saints for showing us what you can do. would it be very wrong to want man sex with Rickie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Davis: Looked nervous at times, made the odd decision and got beaten at his near post for the first. Penalty save was easy. 6 Clyne: Looked excellent, especially in the first half. Bombed forward and was quick to get back, The odd mistake though but a promising start. 8 Jose: Played quite well, wanted to get forward at the end, but it's simple to see he can be upgraded if the right player becomes avaiable. Will still do a job for us this season. 6 Jos: Fairly solid given the circumstances, not his best game ever. 6 Fox: A real liability. Worst performance on the pitch. With a youngster as the only cover, it seems we do need a new left back brought in. 4 Punch: Played well in the second half but was largely invisible in the first. A useful player to have if he's in the right frame of mind.7 Morgan: Far from his best game, will need to improve at this level. 6 JWP: For a 17 year old against the Champions, that was a very solid start. Passing was good, but had a tendancy to panic unnecessarily. 7 Adam: Set up the second cleverly. Good to see him as captain. Will do well in the Premier League.7 Guly: Very impressed. His decision making sometimes lacks a tad but he worked his socks off today IMO. 8 JRod: Not a great performance in a position he didn't look too comfortable in. I wonder whether Adkins will stick to this formation... 5 Subs: Lambert: What more can be said about this man. Premier League quality already! Should have started? 7 Davis: Lovely goal, which I'm sure wasn't the plan when Adkins brought him on! Looking forward to seeing more of him. 7 Sharp: A good decision to bring him on, but barring a few crosses did little. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalneSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 sky pundits being very nice about the Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Justmike, why do we need four threads for one match? The boy did good. We gave him a starting place this week and he took control from the whistle. It looked for a while that he would get over excited and shoot his load too soon, but he kept his composure and cut in and closed the threads down before the trolls got a shot in. He is new, so it can be expected he will be prone to over excitement, but he shows good instincts and should have the stamina to see out the season comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 James Ward-Prowse is one hell of a prospect at only 17 Do you think he or Davies should start against Wigan? He didn't put a foot wrong but then neither did Davies. Tough choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Proud. Howard Webb was abysmal. Geoff shreeves is a condescending ****. Well done Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 One word....................Proud. Got to be happy with that. Instaed of sitting back and playing the game to minimise how many goals we lose by, we went for it. No one can not be proud of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Extatic. Feared a cricket score today and ended up disappointed not getting a point. Looks like we could have a good season on this performance but my overwhelming feeling is one of disappointment that we didn't get a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Crikey fox was not that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing Hangover Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Dodgy defending but otherwise seeing Man City hang on was great. I think we will be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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