Southampton 2-3 Leicester - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:06
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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City.
Here are some of your comments:
Southampton fans
Nick: Saints lost because of another tactical mistake by the manager. At 2-0 up his decision to bring a forward on when forced into a substitution for an injured defender changed the defensive balance completely, compounded by moving Walker-Peters, and further exposing the left side.
Jim: Russell Martin needs to go asap, he is embarrassingly out of his depth. Today’s loss was on his poor substitutions, namely Ryan Fraser who was at fault for the first two goals. Russell needs to be shown the exit door before the next game.
Joanna: Abysmal refereeing, but one point all season speaks for itself. I'm tired of the automatic calling for a manager's head, but something has to change. All the optimism from promotion has drained. I'm drained.
Leicester fans
Mike: This was a season defining game. I’m now very confident we will stay up. Steve Cooper needs to pick Fatawu for the Forest match on Friday. Another win then and the Foxes will be comfortable in mid table. Brilliant performance.
James: Talk about leaving it late! A huge win in what will undeniably be a rollercoaster season for the Foxes, but it also masks a catalogue of concerns. Steve Cooper still doesn't know his best starting XI, with Fatawu's constant omission baffling near enough everyone in football, and Leicester are still second best out of the starting blocks. Strewth.
Brad: What a Jekyll and Hyde performance! This is sort of why you love football. From dead and buried to on cloud nine! Cooper is a genius!
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given highlighted Abdul Fatawu's performance in Leicester's victory against Southampton: "This guy is absolutely lightning, he's a brilliant player to come off the bench. He probably should be starting, he's a brilliant talent.
"What I like about him is he's so direct and quick. He allows [Facundo] Buonanotte to go more central as the 10, and he's probably better in that position.
"He's so aggressive with his runs. It's OK doubling up against him, but he can go inside and outside. He was inches away from a wondergoal.
"He looks like a kid who is enjoying his football and plays with a smile on his face. He feels no pressure when he comes on the pitch. Southampton didn't know what to do with him, to go tight or drop off. What an exciting player to look at.
"If Steve [Cooper] doesn't start him, he won't be overly happy. He's a brilliant talent."
Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer added: "You can imagine the feeling the Leicester fans have when they see him ready to come on. He's already got a special affinity, there's no doubt about that. He changed the course of this game."
'I'm enjoying helping him become an exciting player'published at 19:16 19 October
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Leicester boss Steve Cooper spoke to BBC Sport Leicester about Abdul Fatawu after Saturday's victory against Southampton: On Abdul Fatawu, Cooper added: “I personally love him. He’s a character, and he’s definitely there. What I am enjoying, is helping him become an exciting Premier League player. The fans love him, and rightly so. We’ve just got to push him to become the player he can become.”
On the combeack victory: “What a way to win a football match. It’s definitely one for the supporters who go through a lot of emotions. I have a lot of respect for them. Let’s hope today is a memorable day of the season, and one which we can look back on. “
“I’m not going to ignore the first half. That will be addressed. We conceded some poor goals, but I always felt like we were in the game.”
“I walked down the tunnel at half-time, genuinely thinking this game was not over. It was more about believing in our work. We committed to that task, and did what we did.”
“We let them get into areas too easy, and we did not defend the box enough. My job is to look at the whole picture. I want us to get better, and we will.”
“We got up the pitch, but we were not calm enough when we got up there. That changed”
“It’s a good trait that we are showing. What a brilliant example how we need everybody, and everybody is going to play a part this year. A great sign of togetherness and belief. Let’s stay on that positive journey”
'We play football for these kinds of moments'published at 18:26 19 October
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Leicester forward Jordan Ayew spoke to BBC Match of the Day after scoring a late winner against Southampton: "Massive three points, back to back wins especially after the international break is not easy. We did well, we fought, we pushed them and pushed ourselves as well and got the three points. Onto the next one."
On the change between the two halves: "I just think there was more desire, more intent, more positivity in our mindset. That's what made a difference."
On staying on the edge of the box for his goal: "It was just natural instinct. Luckily the ball came, it wasn't easy but I managed to score. We're all happy and hopefully there is more to come.
"Everyone was happy and that's what we play football for, these kinds of moments."
On getting back to back wins: "We just need to stay humble because we were losing 2-0 so all is not perfect. It's not going to be every weekend like this, it's going to be tough. But we have a quality group, we believe in ourselves, we believe in our manager. We are going to give our best for the club."
On their strength in depth: "We are a group of 25 or 26 players and everyone will play a part this season. It's not only 11 players and we all need to stay positive and work hard for the team."
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