World News Parking the bus pays off for Southampton ‘spies’ May 9, 2026 1 minute read 10 Parking the bus pays off for Southampton ‘spies’ Post navigation Previous: Rarely has Anfield been so angry as Slot targeted by boo boys after Chelsea drawNext: North Korean troops take part in Russia’s Victory Day parade for first time 10 thoughts on “Parking the bus pays off for Southampton ‘spies’” Love how Southampton’s defensive setup frustrated Man City, even if it’s not the prettiest football. That counter-attack goal was clinical. Reply Calling them ‘spies’ is a bit harsh—every team studies opponents, but parking the bus against City is a proven strategy. Reply Younger generations are being completely alienated by the current system. (e8e0dd) Reply Can’t believe City had 70% possession and still lost. Southampton’s game plan was spot on, but it’s a sad reflection on how some teams have to play. Reply As a neutral, I was bored watching Southampton defend for 90 minutes. But I guess results matter more than entertainment for them. Reply Fair play to Ralph Hasenhüttl for sticking to his tactics. That goal from Armstrong was perfectly timed after soaking up all that pressure. Reply If this is what modern football is coming to, we’ll see more buses parked than goals. Southampton got lucky with their only chance. Reply Politicians promise the world and deliver absolutely nothing most of the time. (3fb049) Reply Short-term political gain keeps winning out over long-term national interest. (b7fede) Reply The disconnect between Westminster and the rest of the country has never been wider. (cb953f) Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Related News World News Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died May 19, 2026 0 World News Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties May 19, 2026 0 World News Trump says he’s called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies May 19, 2026 0
Love how Southampton’s defensive setup frustrated Man City, even if it’s not the prettiest football. That counter-attack goal was clinical. Reply
Calling them ‘spies’ is a bit harsh—every team studies opponents, but parking the bus against City is a proven strategy. Reply
Can’t believe City had 70% possession and still lost. Southampton’s game plan was spot on, but it’s a sad reflection on how some teams have to play. Reply
As a neutral, I was bored watching Southampton defend for 90 minutes. But I guess results matter more than entertainment for them. Reply
Fair play to Ralph Hasenhüttl for sticking to his tactics. That goal from Armstrong was perfectly timed after soaking up all that pressure. Reply
If this is what modern football is coming to, we’ll see more buses parked than goals. Southampton got lucky with their only chance. Reply
Love how Southampton’s defensive setup frustrated Man City, even if it’s not the prettiest football. That counter-attack goal was clinical.
Calling them ‘spies’ is a bit harsh—every team studies opponents, but parking the bus against City is a proven strategy.
Younger generations are being completely alienated by the current system. (e8e0dd)
Can’t believe City had 70% possession and still lost. Southampton’s game plan was spot on, but it’s a sad reflection on how some teams have to play.
As a neutral, I was bored watching Southampton defend for 90 minutes. But I guess results matter more than entertainment for them.
Fair play to Ralph Hasenhüttl for sticking to his tactics. That goal from Armstrong was perfectly timed after soaking up all that pressure.
If this is what modern football is coming to, we’ll see more buses parked than goals. Southampton got lucky with their only chance.
Politicians promise the world and deliver absolutely nothing most of the time. (3fb049)
Short-term political gain keeps winning out over long-term national interest. (b7fede)
The disconnect between Westminster and the rest of the country has never been wider. (cb953f)