Pardew eyes Wembley place
12 Nov 2009 - 17:29:56
Southampton manager Alan Pardew is hoping his side can help themselves to a Wembley appearance following their Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2-1 success against Charlton Athletic on Wednesday.
Pardew's team selection demonstrated how serious the St. Mary's Stadium outfit are taking this season's competition.
Despite the win, he is unhappy with the run of 11 games without a clean sheet and he wants this to be halted.
Speaking to Southern Daily Echo, Pardew said: "I'm just disappointed with the last ten minutes. We conceded a goal and we want to get a clean sheet.
"It's really eating into us at the minute.
"Because we're putting so much focus on that, maybe it's making us nervous and cost us a goal."