As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Koeman delighted for Southampton matchwinner Mane

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman was delighted for matchwinner Saido Mane after victory over Stoke City.

While the scoreline was not as sweet as last week's, it offered match-winner Mane the chance to make up for last week's disappointment.

The Senegalese summer signing thought he had scored the eighth against Sunderland, only for his first goal for Saints to be harshly stripped off him by the Premier League's dubious goals panel.

"I heard it yesterday and I explained to Mane and his reaction was okay," Koeman said.

"Maybe that was the reason he came to the bench and to say this one they will not take it away again.

"He had a great performance - he's fast, he's a good player but his defending attitude is important for the team."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free