COYR
Yesterday I had the pleasure of witnessing the most complete Saints performance for some years. It was always going to be a tough game and with Beckford and Becchio up front for Leeds it was always going to be difficult - more so than recent games at Norwich or at home to Huddersfield.
Saints dominated the first half and despite many good attempts, including Puncheon hitting the post, Saints only managed one goal. It was a hard-fought contest with the poorest refereeing performance I think I have ever seen. No wonder he is now in the third tier when he used to be a Premier League regular! Poor.
Southampton defended from the front and Lee Barnard was particularly effective in chasing everything down. The midfield four were resolute in cutting out any advances Leeds attempted to make and on the odd occasion when they did penetrate, the centre-backs were immense with Jose Fonte my man of the match.
In the second half Leeds were more effective but fortunately could not beat Kelvin Davis who probably only had one save to make all game. Not only did Southampton score the only goal, but they defended their lead for 3/4 of the game and never really looked like surrendinering it - unlike the old days, or even earlier this season.
It is a hard ask to imagine Saints will make the play-off places, but if they do, I'm certain it will be Championship football next season with Leeds and Norwich.
The win was so exhilarating that I am still riding on the adrenaline rush it gave me yesterday! A brilliant feeling. These are good times to be a Saints supporter.
COYR
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