\ud83d\udcfa @BBCMOTD<\/a>, @footballontnt<\/a> and @SportsonMax<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bGqFSm2eCO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ireland players Ryan Manning and Finn Azaz would both start the game for the Saints, with the former subjected to some bizarre abuse from Arsenal fans.<\/p>\n READ ALSO:\u00a0“F*ck Off” – James McClean Hits Out On Instagram After Speculation Over Derry Absence<\/a><\/p>\n READ ALSO:\u00a0Ireland Fans Spared World Cup Chaos As Ticket Prices Hit Disgraceful Highs<\/a><\/p>\n Ireland Star Hammered By Arsenal Fans After FA Cup Tie<\/p>\n Ryan Manning started at left back for Southampton, playing essentially the whole game before coming off in the 97th minute. He was walking a tightrope for much of the contest, having been booked just before the half hour mark.<\/p>\n The incident in question was a foul on Arsenal’s Max Dowman, the 16-year old prospect who has recently forced his way into the first team picture at the club.<\/p>\n It was a deserved yellow card, although nothing out of the ordinary. In saying that, that did not stop some Arsenal supporters directing some bizarre abuse at the Ireland defender over the challenge.<\/p>\n What a coward Ryan Manning is. Trying to hurt a player half his age.pic.twitter.com\/ozpdVsCios<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 kimmoFC (@kimmoFC) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ryan manning shit guy<\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83c\udfcc\ud83c\udffb (@_afceddy) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \n Recommended\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Ryan Manning dirty dirty player<\/p>\n \u2014 Danish Gunner (@1DanishGunner) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n There were some more choice words used among other Arsenal fans that we chose not to include in this article.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Supporters of the North London club have curated a certain reputation with their online behaviour in recent years, with this being another example of their questionable view on the sport. This challenge from Ryan Manning was worthy of a yellow card, but it was hardly the act of violence some were making it out to be.<\/p>\n It did not take long for other football fans to call out the comments.<\/p>\n So he shouldn\u2019t slide tackle because he\u2019s 16?<\/p>\n \u2014 Hassan (@hassanni28) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fuck’s he meant to do, let him go past him cause he’s 16? \ud83d\ude2d https:\/\/t.co\/FabIy6BYdX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 imrayseason (@imrayseason) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It’s an FA Cup quarter final, not an U21 game? \ud83d\ude2d https:\/\/t.co\/VXHeSrQ4fd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlie (@CharlieBarnicle) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n While this tackle was not the scandal some Arsenal fans made it out to be, it will have some lasting consequences for Ryan Manning. The Galway native is set to miss the club’s FA Cup semi-final appearance due to suspension as a result.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n His Ireland teammate Finn Azaz would also play the full 90 minutes for the club in this game, producing another strong performance for the Saints.<\/p>\n SEE ALSO:\u00a0“Long Time Coming” – Mason Melia Relieved To Finally Get On The Scoresheet In A Spurs Shirt<\/a><\/p>\n
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