'We are really proud of the Saints'

Proud Saints fans said it was a "disappointing result, but it was a good day" [BBC] "We stuck at it, we scored probably the best goal of the game. So proud of the boys. " Southampton came very close to reaching another FA Cup final, as Finn Azaz gave Saints the lead against Manchester City with just 11 minutes to go in their semi-final on Saturday but late goals from Manchester City ended the game 2-1.

Despite the defeat, fans described the goal as "such a nice cherry on the cake" and that they "will not stop singing until we get back to Southampton". Head coach Tonda Eckert said it had been "a fantastic moment" to see the fans and that they would "need that support and that connection again" as they focus on the Championship and their game against Ipswich Town on Tuesday. Saints fans erupted after Finn Azaz scored just 11 minutes before the final whistle [Reuters/Paul Childs] More than 35,000 Southampton fans traveled to Wembley yesterday.

One man, who had watched games there a few times, said the team "put up a really good fight". "We are still proud Saints," he said. A woman accompanying him said the game "was emotional but it was good".

"It was just pandemonium, wasn't it? It was nice to score but it was a shame about the result. "It was heartbreaking but we move on.