Would our "first team" have played any differently? No doubt if Lambert had done his knee by playing, I'm certain many fans would have been screaming that it was a stupid decision to play him in a meaningless cup game.
Summary of NA's interview: Not a fun night Don't think it was a penalty Isgrove was a bright spark and positive for the club Jos got caught out We set our stall out We tried to be positive and utilise width and pace I must take full responsibility I made 11 changes, you can talk about it all day long - we played 48 hours ago and have to consider recovery process Playing those with something to prove Playing our youngsters to give them the chance to be 'right' for the football club Of course this matters - we are playing for Southampton Football Club I expect performances After tonight, there will be consequences for that performance It is my responsibility - that team should be able to win, but it is my responsibility I tried to give some players without game-time an opportunity People will always talk (about me), but stability is important at every level - we want to be successful The chairman will decide what is right for the football club Our relationship (NA and NC) has to be right and correct We need stability but cannot keep losing games like that We must address issues for the sake of Southampton Football Club and the supporters who have always been superb to me All I want is the best for Southampton Football Club I don't want to be anywhere else, I want nothing more than for SFC to be successful - and be successful together I love Southampton Football Club Also was asked... Blackmore: "In fairness, you're saying you accept responsibility - but there were a lot of senior players out there to take responsibility...?" Adkins: "Yes."
Tell you what, if you beat us on the 10th, come back and give us some sh*t. Until then, trot off back to your own forum and discuss your own rapidly deteriorating form.
Richard Chaplow on Twitter: "Sorry we couldn't get the result for all you traveling fans, hope you all have a safe drive home!"
Same as last year, players shipped out on loan never to be seen again Said same thing after Palace this stage last year
Hey Chappers, why don't you and the rest of the team reimburse the Saints fans who went rather than just apologising.
