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.

FA Cup build-up begins

Finally some possible inward transfer news, Saints have taken Marek Saganowski on a 2-day trial from french club Troyes. The 28 year old Polish international striker has failed to make the impact hoped since a move '05 summer and has been told he is surplus to requirements.

Looking forward to next weekend, the FA cup returns with Saints fourth round visit to Man City on sunday afternoon. The red and white will be looking for a cup upset. Will have more facts and previews later in the week. But just to whet your appetite here is a slideshow of my photos from the Cup final in cardiff a few years back. Sadly no in game pics, but captured the spirit of the day nicely. What a great day out.

FA Cup update

Saints will now play Man City in the fourth round of the FA Cup after they came through a tough match against Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at the city of manchester stadium. Goals from Stephen Ireland and Darius Vassell gave city victory, despite a good battling display by wednesday, who had Mark Crossley keeping them in the game (at least we won't have to face him again).

The match will take place at the City of Manchester stadium on Sunday 28th January at 3pm, in order to avoid a clash with the Man Utd v Portsmouth tie the day before. Plus it means we can all watch Pompey get trounced live on BBC television :-)