Southampton apologise to Derby after surpassing Premier League record: ‘Sorry if we got your hopes up’..
A point against Manchester City took Southampton past the lowest-ever Premier League tally..
Southampton poked fun at their plight by apologising to Derby County after surpassing the lowest-ever Premier League points tally.
The relegated club have long looked like threatening the 11 points that Derby mustered in the 2006-07 campaign in a disastrous campaign that has seen them make an immediate return to the Championship and sack two managers.
But with two more games to go, a battling 0-0 draw against Manchester City secured Southampton the point they needed to go past the record low total, ensuring that Derby remain in sole possession of the ignominious mark.
“Sorry if we got your hopes up, Derby,” Southampton posted on X, formerly Twitter, after securing the draw.
Manchester City endured one of their least effective attacking days of their own difficult season, and could yet come under pressure for a top-five place as they bid to secure Champions League qualification.
Aaron Ramsdale in the Southampton goal was relatively rarely troubled as the hosts showed their defensive structure and strength to frustrate Pep Guardiola’s side.
“Not one person outside our dressing room thought we could do anything today and rightly so,” Ramsdale said afterwards. “People thought we would get zero points for the rest of the season, it was down to us.
“Everyone knows it’s been a difficult season for us. The sun was shining, Man City threw everything at us. That one was for the fans.
Manchester City were frustrated by Southampton
Manchester City were frustrated by Southampton (PA Wire)
“We’re not happy at all with how the season has gone but we are definitely happy with the fact we have managed to avoid that record.
“We are under no illusion it’s still not a great points tally, but it’s that one off our back.”
Southampton close their campaign against Everton and Arsenal, while Manchester City face Bournemouth and Fulham after next weekend’s FA Cup final.
‘Disgrace’ – Southampton should be ashamed over ’embarrassing’ social media post..
It’s taken them to 12 points for the season, meaning they surpass the lowest ever tally set by Derby County in the 2007/08 season.
Southampton have still been relegated to the Championship, but that didn’t stop them from poking fun at Derby after the result.
Taking to X, the Saints included the Rams’ official account into a post that read: “Sorry if we got your hopes up.”
But GameDay Phone-In host O’Hara, who played for Southampton’s rivals Portsmouth on loan, called it a ‘disgrace’ when reacting live on air..
“They should be ashamed of themselves, someone get hold of them and give them a wobble,” he added.
“The game’s gone Jase [Cundy], the game is gone, that Southampton are celebrating this, 12 points!”
Cundy weighed in when he said: “I’m not going to defend that by the way, that is shameful.
“Anyone that’s in charge of social media at a professional football club, they need to consider what they’re tweeting.
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