Lambert hails 'massive' point as City twice come from behind at St Mary's

Sun 22 Nov 09

It's becoming a familiar story and yet again, City boss Paul Lambert only had praise for his players after yesterday's 2-2 draw at Southampton.

The Canaries twice came from behind at St Mary's and it could turn out to be a crucial point come May.

Not many teams will leave the south coast with much change this season and the fact that Saints have now only lost once in ten outings proves they won't be too far away – despite their 10 point deduction.

Adam Lallana's first half strike meant the Saints went into the break one goal to the good but City fought back through a Wes Hoolahan rebound, after his penalty hit the post, and Stephen Hughes' close range effort.

It all meant they travelled back to Norfolk with a share of the spoils, even though David Connolly had briefly put the home side back in front.

And Lambert was delighted with the spirit shown in a match that his opposite number Alan Pardew admitted could have graced a higher division. It was certainly a great advert for League One.

"I was disappointed with the goal we gave away in the first half but all credit to them for coming back. It was excellent," he told BBC Radio Norfolk afterwards.

"The lads were brilliant, it was a great game - as good as I think we have seen this season. It was really open and the two teams were going for each other.

"They are a good side Southampton, they are only where they are by default and it could be a massive point. I thought we started the second half really well and Southampton had to change their system to suit us - I am absolutely delighted with the way the lads played the game.   Part 2 >>