Fan Reactions to Southampton’s 3-2 Carabao Cup Victory Over Stoke

Following Tuesday’s Carabao Cup match between Southampton and Stoke City, supporters shared their perspectives on the game. Below are some of the comments received: Daz commented: “A lucky win. If that was a Premier League side then it would have been a different story but nethertheless a win is a win. Saints need to plug their defence, as yet again they throw away a two goal lead. They get complacent and switch off which has cost them games before.” Henry remarked: “Same old story. Sideways passing and lack the creativity to break down opponents. No plan B and weak at the back when pressed, which wasn’t often but we nearly managed to lose the game somehow!” G stated: “Absolutely embarrassing to be a Saints fan.” Ray observed: “Saints won but should never have given away two goals. We were far too slow in the build up and had no threat in attack. If it wasn’t for a goal-line clearance we could have easily lost. Stoke got their chances and had two shots on target and two goals. Saints just not good enough in my opinion. I’ve been a supporter all my life. This is a poor squad.” Andrew described the performance as: “Dire. Scraped through by the skin of our teeth playing unadventurous Russball.” Jovimac expressed: “We were awful. Passing to nowhere with no cutting edge. No one was prepared to take on the opposition. In all my years as a Saints fan I couldn’t be more disappointed. We only just managed to beat Stoke and if it hadn’t have been for a goal-line clearance we might have lost.”