Despite recently watching their side lose 9-0 to Leicester City, a record-equalling scoreline, an impressive number of Southampton fans made the long trip north to witness the Saints face Manchester City at the Etihad on Tuesday evening.Fans invest a lot when they commit to away days. Extortionate travelling costs, mandatory amenities like a meal deal or pie and beer, time off work, emotional stress and sleepless nights are the prices we pay to loyally follow our teams around the country.So it’s always nice to see when we’re recognised for the sacrifices we make on a weekly basis – it’s just a bit of a shame it rarely ever comes from the clubs themselves. Covered travelling costs wouldn’t go amiss from time to time.Watch Southampton Live Streams With StreamFootball.tv Below

The Saints fans who made the nine-hour round trip to Manchester yesterday, despite almost certain doom against the Premier League champions, deserve all the credit in the world. And while it might only be of small conciliation after witnessing their side suffer another defeat – this time by the far more acceptable scoreline of 3-1 – their efforts were noticed and duly appreciated by author, commentator and Manchester City fan Ian Cheeseman…