Saints drop out

Saints crashed out of the cup today despite taking the lead at the city of manchester stadium. An early goal from kenwyne jones gave saints the perfect start, but city equalised almost immediately through Darius vassell. Goals from Joey Barton and DaMarcus Beasley then guided city to a 3-1 victory. Whilst Saints didn't just lie down, but couldn't quite get a hold of the game.

Claus wasn't playing with Ostland, Barid, Powell and Bale making up the back four. McGoldrick was again selected on the left-hand side of midfield. Was this the right decision? I was surprised. We need these midfield injury problems to clear up soon, otherwise our automatic promotion bid could go the same way. Looks like Nathan Dyer might be back soon and the possible loan signing of the polish striker, might give us something else up front. But why oh why has more effort not been made to strengthen the squad. Guess we'll see come may.