Southampton away match thread

[Silvio Dante]

Well, for me, that’s comfortably the best half of football under Manning. The press is much higher and quicker, the passing is faster and on the whole, level and could be more if Tommy puts those chances away or if that Sykes chance goes in post an excellent build up.

Very good, and more importantly, a clear progression from QPR and Boro

[Curr Avon]

Great first half. Good fluid shape. Terrific pressing. Just need a better touch and finishing and we're there!

[Lanterne Rouge]

Thoroughly enjoying this, such a good game.

[ExiledAjax]

3 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

This is pretty good. 

We look very well coached.

[Dolman_Stand]

We look well coached I have to say!

[cityexile]

Might well lose in the end, but an extremely encouraging half. Only disappointment is not being a goal or two up.

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

This is the most exciting game since Byrne v Fischer in New York , 1956

[And Its Smith]

Well coached and the whole thing is tactically well thought through. Should be ahead.  

[Fuber]

1 minute ago, GrahamC said:

Whisper it, but Keith Stroud has been very good.

Don't ruddy jinx it man!

[LondonBristolian]

The only comparison I intend to make is I am enjoying this a LOT more than  my last match at QPR.

I’ve no doubt there will be times I enjoy us moving to a more fluid system from a more structured one and times where I think a bit more structure would have prevented a goal but, whatever views I have about the events of the past month, I feel so far the tactical plan has worked and I am enjoying it. 

[Wrongagain]

Evan Stroud not spoilt this one yet! Good watch COYR!

[George Rs]

Some brilliant football being played, love that we already seem so much less predictable in possession. The passing to create conways 1 on 1 chance was the best I’ve seen this season.

[tin]

We usually get the better of Russell Martin’s sides and that first half is no different. Conway had to take that one-on-one chance but looked caught in two minds. Deserve to go in leading at the break.

[One Team]

Despite only being 0 - 0 that was a better first half than Saturday’s first half. Should be three up. Some great stuff at times. 

[Slack]

Southampton fans chanting w****r at Stroud will on fuel him to serve more cards to them 

[TonyTonyTony]

Very enjoyable performance. We should be in front. 

[Ivorguy]

At least LM has seen the necessity of getting a goal scorer in transfer window.

He has clearly set the team up well and the forward passing, wing play, and tackling all look good to me

As.a great Nige fan, I am turning into a Manning fan as well.  
it is good to see City firing on all cylinders.

[Street red]

A ball over the top!! for Conway to run on and nearly score haven't seen that in years  

[AppyDAZE]

Their fans on at Stroud, but he's got everything right.

 

[cityexile]

3 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Well, for me, that’s comfortably the best half of football under Manning. The press is much higher and quicker, the passing is faster and on the whole, level and could be more if Tommy puts those chances away or if that Sykes chance goes in post an excellent build up.

Very good, and more importantly, a clear progression from QPR and Boro

He has hardly had that many, but I would go further and say it’s one of our best halves this season.

[Dan Robin]

Satisfied with our performance so far: less of the ball but solid in defence, good energy in midfield and a few chances too.

[BCFC Rich]

Tommy should have scored, but already signs he is getting better at hold up play and taking on the turn. Showed good strength a few times, and the balls sticking to him a bit more. 

[sh1t_ref_again]

Excellent 1st half against a top team on good run, only negative is poor finishing  otherwise would be winning 

[elhombrecito]

Can everyone stop being positive please, it's making me uneasy.

[Lew-T]

Good to watch that. We looked good with and without the ball.

The only negative from me is that we have lost too many 50/50s in midfield which has lead to a break for them. 

Shame about the missed opportunities but a good half nonetheless.

[Malago]

Sam Bell is miles better on the right.

[BCFC31]

We had the better of that half can already see mannings style we are using the ball much better and some real purposeful passing aswell not just passing for passing sake but being prepared to go back to reset

[Red Army 75]

Millwall new coach doing well 

[MelksRed]

Love the old style programme!

[LondonBristolian]

Just now, elhombrecito said:

Can everyone stop being positive please, it's making me uneasy.

Southampton have certainly had chances. It’s been a good half but could suddenly come undone…