With the game in stoppage time and the Cherries strolling to victory, Botto’s announcement that the 11.15pm train back to Southampton had been cancelled, had away fans heading for the exit gates (if they weren’t already) and provoked one of the biggest cheers of the night, later circulated on video clips.

Southampton manager Russell Martin questioned his side’s character following their 3-1 defeat by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Monday. Goals from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara, and Antoine Semenyo helped the home side race into a 3-0 lead after 39 minutes,

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Southampton have made their worst start to a league season as defeat at Bournemouth left the Saints with one point from six games

Southampton boss Russell Martin says he is "hurt by the lack of spirit and fight" his side showed in their 3-1 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth.