What The Broadsheets Say...
As every promoter knows, the opening act on any bill must never upstage the headline performer. So Sky Sports knew exactly what they were doing in selecting this match as a warm-up to Manchester United versus Arsenal — the only risk was that the armchair punters would all be asleep by the time the main event started. The Times
Wigley feels heat on futile day..
You had to disagree with the Birmingham manager Steve Bruce's assessment of this match as "extremely average". It wasn't even that average. The Independent
Southampton scramble clear of bottom rung...
Consistency is the stated ambition of every team and manager, but such a thread of uniformity runs through Southampton's performances that their entire Premiership future is threatened. They cannot win games and, worse than that, they cannot score. The last four fixtures have failed to produce a goal. The Telegraph
Saints' drought in front of goal continues under Wigley's reign..
Before long someone will start doing a roaring trade in T-shirts proclaiming "I saw Southampton score". This stalemate means Steve Wigley's team have gone four matches without a goal and still await their first win in the Premiership under his stewardship. The Guardian