Southampton FC vs. West Ham United - December 26, 2024

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MATCH TIMELINE

88'

V. CoufalEmerson

A. LallanaL. Ugochukwu

87'

R. ManningK. Walker-Peters

86'

T. DiblingM. Fernandes

73'

K. SulemanaA. Armstrong

73'

68'

C. SummervilleN. Fullkrug

68'

A. CresswellG. Rodriguez

J. AriboF. Downes

61'

J. BreeY. Sugawara

61'

59'

J. Bowen

56'

T. Soucek

53'

G. Rodriguez

46'

E. AlvarezC. Soler

36'

A. AreolaL. Fabianski

N. Wood

29'

19'

J. TodiboM. Kilman

What's Buzzing

Southampton FC

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Henry Winter

A calamitous transfer window has left Everton with 18 outfield players, including only one centre-forward, one right-back & one left-back. David Moyes is a very good manager but he’s not a miracle worker. He's been badly let down by #EFC owners and those in charge of recruitment.

Major League Soccer

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St. Louis gets their guy. 👀 🇺🇸 @USMNT striker Damion Downs signs with @stlCITYsc from Southampton: https://t.co/X6Ir9DQj0K

Major League Soccer

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St. Louis gets their guy. 👀 @USMNT striker Damion Downs signs with @stlCITYsc from Southampton 🇺🇸

Southampton FC

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Damion Downs has joined St. Louis City on loan until the end of the 2027 MLS season. Good luck, Damion 👊

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"West Ham shares latest & what could happen - The West Ham WayWest Ham should soon be able to provide some clarity on the ownership shares situation, with ExWHUEmployee advising the latest

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Southampton just sent a clear message to 120k-a-week player after signing his replacementThe transfer window is over, but some issues at Southampton remain unresolved.

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Athletic Bilbao defender signs - He has exactly what West Ham are missing - The West Ham WayWest Ham secured the loan signing of Athletic Bilbao left-back Adama Boiro late on deadline day. The deal must’ve gone through very late, as he wasn’t officially announced as a West Ham player till 1 pm today. The media team impressed once again with yet another great announcement video with the defender at the famous...

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Only two Championship clubs made more cash in the summer window than SouthamptonTonda Eckert called the window positive on Tuesday night. Southampton have just cashed in on £55m of talent and spent just £22.4m.

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West Ham fans should be worried about Mavropanos, not Kilman - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos’ poor form continued against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Understandably, this summer was full of praise for Konstantinos Mavropanos because it was clear from quite early on that he was going to stay at the club despite relegation. After a brilliant second half to the season last season, even though we were relegated, his stock is...

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Five things learnt from Southampton’s 1-1 draw with Birmingham CityTonda Eckert’s Southampton drew 1-1 with Birmingham City at St Andrew’s on a night that proved five things.

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Rating how Southampton’s 2026/27 transfer window faredThe transfer window is over - this is how Southampton and technical director Johannes Spors fared.

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Manchester City star may have solved West Ham's midfield problem - The West Ham WayManchester City loanee Divine Mukasa scored a brace as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2. Divine Mukasa arrived at West Ham to a lot of surprise: one because it came out of nowhere, and two because he was returning to the club; he spent a decade in the academy before leaving at sixteen to join City....

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This Southampton youngster is gaining rave reviews at his new loan clubSouthampton have loaned out a lot of deadwood this summer. Ben Brereton Diaz, Cameron Archer, and Yukinara Sugawara have all sealed late loan moves away from T

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Can this Southampton youngster give Cyle Larin competition up top? Cyle Larin proved that he isn't a goal-scoring cyborg every match for Southampton against Birmingham City. LIke the finest strikers in the beautiful game, Lari

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The shock striker Southampton were chasing during the final hours of the window Well, that's it until January. Indeed, the summer transfer window drags out over several months and then just suddenly shuts, with Southampton picking up the l

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Southampton fans are calling for this shock change after Birmingham drawSouthampton haven't lost at St. Andrew's since 2009, and they kept that sparkling away record intact travelling to Birmingham City on Tuesday night. It was a s

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Tonda Eckert must consider starting this Southampton star after Birmingham drawSouthampton forgot to pack their shooting boots on the road at Birmingham City on Tuesday night. After convincingly putting Millwall to the sword 5-1 last time

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Nuno gets it right as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2 - The West Ham WayWest Ham get their first win of the 26/27 Championship season with a 4-2 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Since the draw away at Watford on Saturday we were all dreading this match, and that dread got even worse when the starting XI was announced. A 4-4-2 with no Taty or Orford, a strike partnership...

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‘MAJOR SURPRISES’ | Nuno names his West Ham XI for Wolves - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has made four changes form the team that drew 1-1 against Watford. Mavropanos replaces Golambeckis, Scarles replaces Veltman, Pablo replaces Kante, and Piroe replaces Taty Castellanos. Dinos coming in was expected but I personally would’ve taken out Kilman instead of Golambeckis, but you can see why he’s opted for the more experienced...

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Need to make changes | Potential West Ham starting XI vs Wolves - The West Ham WayWest Ham face Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight at the London Stadium. With deadline day well and truly in full swing, with two or three players likely to arrive in East London and two or three likely to depart, you could be excused for forgetting West Ham are playing tonight. But we are, and it’s a big...

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'Huge opportunity' | Pressure is off for Nuno as West Ham host Wolves - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has a huge opportunity to win back the West Ham fans tonight. The Hammers host the Portuguese manager’s former employers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, tonight. On paper, this might be one of the toughest fixtures of the season. However, football isn’t played on paper, and I feel like this is one of the matches...

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Southampton face a major race against time to try and secure this late dealCameron Archer is set join to link back up with former Southampton manager Will Still at Auxerre. Indeed, reports filtering through on transfer deadline day in

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Southampton fans will be glad to hear about this surprise transfer developmentSouthampton have done well this summer when it comes to keeping tabs on their star assets. Of course, they've had to concede defeat with Taylor Harwood-Bellis,

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The former Southampton youngster who will not be in the good books with this late moveSouthampton fans shouldn't expect a busy transfer deadline day when it comes to incomings. Other than Zach Abbott joining the ranks on loan from Nottingham For

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"Move quick" | ExWHUEmployee | Hammers left-back target confirmed - The West Ham WayWest Ham have identified Adama Boiro as our main left-back target, it has been exclusively revealed by ExWHUEmployee

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Southampton set to miss out on biggest deadline day signing since Leo ScienzaSouthampton supporters would have woken up this morning excited by the prospect of transfer deadline day as the Saints love a last-minute foray. Indeed, Sadio

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"Paperwork" | ExWHUEmployee | Young Hammer set for loan move - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set to sanction the loan move of Caelan Casey to Stevenage for the season, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Southampton set to sign defender who is loved by this other Championship managerStrap yourself in, the rollercoaster ride of transfer deadline day has only just begun. Deadline day is always an entertaining, action-packed day in the footba

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“Negotiations” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham new left-back target confirmed - The West Ham WayWest Ham are in talks to sign Nice left-back Melvin Bard, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa to confirm Harwood-Bellis coup leaving Southampton with one worryEuropa League winners Aston Villa are set to announce the signing of Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and it will leave Southampton with one worry.

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Tonda Eckert will happily use this Southampton star if he isn’t sold on deadline day The summer transfer window is nearing towards its dramatic conclusion. Southampton have been very busy, with the permanent arrivals of both Cyle Larin and Dani

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Southampton could have their next Cameron Bragg very soon off the conveyor belt Transfer deadline day in the Championship this season has an unusual feeling about it. The final day of the window is usually a drama-filled event removed from

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Tonda Eckert could win Southampton’s next Toby Alderweireld with this late signingTaylor Harwood-Bellis will be pulling on the famous claret and blue of Aston Villa very shortly. Indeed, after being left out of the last couple of Southampton

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Southampton must try to win this Taylor Harwood-Bellis replacement before the deadlineSouthampton supporters didn't know it at the time but it now appears as if Taylor Harwood-Bellis' last ever game in Saints red and white was up against Watford

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"Completed" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham sign winger Austbo - The West Ham WayWest Ham have completed the signing of Edvin Austbo, it has been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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West Ham want Forest defender, but Aston Villa man would be PERFECT - The West Ham WayWith just a day left of the transfer window, West Ham are looking to sign a centre-back. The Hammers have had a decent transfer window on paper, but it’s been a very long one for the fans to endure. The signings came too late, and we’re still yet to address everything we need. With the...

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This Elche defender is Southampton's answer to losing Harwood-BellisSouthampton have until Tuesday night to replace Taylor Harwood-Bellis. A name landed on social media at about ten o'clock on Sunday evening.

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“In talks” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham line up Forest defender - The West Ham Way“In talks” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham line up Forest defender

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Southampton news: Harwood-Bellis medical, Affengruber talks, Archer to PrestonA 5-1 win is only a day or two behind Saints fans, but the window closing tomorrow means that there is plenty of business still to be done.

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Five lessons from a five-star showing as Southampton demolish Millwall Southampton beat Millwall 5-1 at St Mary’s as Tonda Eckert’s side clicked into gear for the first time in the 2026/27 season.

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The Southampton battler who was quietly crucial during the big Millwall winSouthampton knew they were in for a testing afternoon against a combative Millwall side at St. Mary's. Indeed, the Lions are a physically imposing side, to say

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“Finally” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham agree Todibo loan move - The West Ham WayWest Ham have agreed a loan deal with RC Lens for Jean Clair-Todibo, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Two new wingers close? - West Ham to sign young European heroes - The West Ham WayWest Ham United head of recruitment Nils Koppen is finally proving his worth as West Ham close in on two lesser-known signings. According to our insider ExWHUEmployee, West Ham have agreed a fee of around £10 million for Viking winger Edvin Austbø. While Roshane Thomas of The Athletic is also reporting the Hammers have also...

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The Southampton star who went under the radar during the emphatic Millwall winSouthampton bounced back from their mid-week 4-1 defeat in the EFL Cup to West Ham United in some style against Millwall on Saturday. The Saints blew the Lions

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Nuno Espirito Santo's midfield experiment is costing West Ham points - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo’s obsession with playing Mo Kante as a deep midfielder needs to stop, as it costs West Ham more points at Watford. You’d think subbing him off at half-time in his first game playing in that position, while losing to Charlton Athletic at home would be enough to give up on an experiment....

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The Southampton star proving he's one of the league's best and it's not Cyle LarinThe Championship never disappoints in being a wildly unpredictable league. Heading into the 3pm kick-off at St. Mary's, it was expected that Southampton would

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“Accepted” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham agree deal for Austbo - The West Ham WayWest Ham have seen a bid accepted for Viking winger Edvin Austbo, it’s been exclusively reported by ExWHUEmployee

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James Ward-Prowse could strike these 5 partnerships in Southampton's squadSouthampton have re-signed James Ward-Prowse, who could form formidable partnerships with these five players.

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Southampton must keep Millwall’s own version of Cyle Larin quiet to seal a win Southampton head into their Championship clash with Millwall today at 3pm bruised after their EFL Cup ordeal. Funnily enough, the Saints were on the receiving e

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Alex Neil rates this Southampton squad but still fancies Millwall's chancesAlex Neil called Southampton a top squad for the level on Friday. Then he mentioned what it cost to put it together.

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'Must Win' - Watford Away Is Crucial For West Ham and Nuno - The West Ham WayWest Ham make the short trip to Hertfordshire to face Watford this afternoon in what is a very important game. After an exciting and promising 4-1 thrashing of Southampton in the cup on Tuesday, there is a lot of new hope around the club about this season. Nuno and the team need to take advantage...

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Team News | Watford vs West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham head to Watford today looking for a much needed first win of the Championship season

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Southampton news: Ward-Prowse home, Bazunu to Bolton, Brereton a BladeNews summary James Ward-Prowse is a Southampton player again. Having signed a two-year deal and taken back the number 30 shirt he wore on debut, 'Prowsey' is re

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Tonda Eckert must bring this Southampton star back into the lineup against MillwallTonda Eckert will be hoping his Southampton troops can immediately bounce back from their demoralising 4-1 setback to West Ham United in the EFL Cup with a win

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'Seven changes?' | West Ham to revert back to experience vs Watford - The West Ham WayWest Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to make wholesale changes as his Hammers side travel to Vicarage Road. The East London outfit really turned things around at the weekend as we thrashed Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao up. The whole attitude of the team changed. We played with confidence, fearlessness and attacking intent....

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Newly linked Belgian winger has EXACTLY what West Ham are missing - The West Ham WayWest Ham have been heavily linked with Leeds United winger Largie Ramazani in the last couple of days. In his latest transfer update, our insider ExWHUEmployee said: “Interestingly, a new name that has come into the mix for the winger position is another Leeds player. This time it is Largie Ramazani, the Belgium under-21 international...

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The new Southampton signing who could reach Virgil Van Dijk’s insane levels Southampton fans will be feeling a lot more at ease when it comes to their side's defence. Indeed, the Saints acted quickly, after Jack Stephens dropped anothe

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Southampton fans don’t want this fringe player to be sold as next destination named Tonda Eckert showed off the strength of his full squad during Southampton's last match in the Championship. Indeed, Divin Mubama would come on and score within

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West Ham's Todibo's Options Increase As Sale Hopefully Nears - The West Ham WayDespite some of the bright signs that we saw under manager Nuno Espirito Santo and the way that he wanted his West Ham United side to play, ultimately the damage had been done and our quietly spoken 52 year old Portuguese gaffer could not pick up the points we needed to avoided relegation back into the Championship

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Tonda Eckert could have his very own Jan Bednarek at Southampton with this signingSouthampton fans, at the full-time whistle of the 4-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham United in the EFL Cup, would have been enraged at their team's dire defens

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Southampton could be about to win Cyle Larin 2.0 if Tonda Eckert can work his magic Southampton's summer business so far hasn't been the flashiest. They did fork out £9m on Lewis Dobbin, but that's some way off West Ham United splashing out £2

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Southampton news: Schlotterbeck signs, United join Villa, Ward-Prowse deal closeA Bundesliga captain arrives at Staplewood, Quarshie leaves for Austria, and the Ward-Prowse deal edges closer. Millwall come to St Mary's, top of the table.

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“Really want” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham in talks for Austbo - The West Ham WayWest Ham are continuing tough negotiations to sign Edvin Austbo, with ExWHUEmployee providing the latest on transfers

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The Southampton signing who would be even more exciting than James Ward-ProwseAll of a sudden, Southampton have sparked into life in the chaotic summer transfer window. Indeed, it feels like a very long time ago now since Lewis Dobbin wa

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Ward-Prowse is coming home, but Southampton still need another midfield optionSouthampton have paid West Ham less than £1m for James Ward-Prowse. It's a great bit of business, but Southampton must not stop there.

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Manchester United join Villa in the race for restless Southampton starAston Villa have had three bids turned down. Now a second Premier League club have declared their interest in Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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Official: Keven Schlotterbeck departs FC Augsburg to join SouthamptonSchlotterbeck moved from SC Freiburg to Augsburg two years ago for €2.5million euros before going on to make 49 appearances for FCA.

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“Available” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham eye move for Keane - The West Ham WayWest Ham are looking to move for Michael Keane of Everton who is understood to be available, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Nuno FINALLY gets it right in 4-1 Southampton win - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo got his team and tactics spot on as his West Ham side beat Southampton 4-1. Quite ironically, the game that means almost nothing to our season could be the one that really kickstarts our season after a poor start. A lot of Hammers fans were going into this game not bothered about...

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Saints fans have badly judged the proposed Ward-Prowse return for these reasonsImagine the scenario. Flynn Downes is flat out on the St Mary's pitch as Tonda Eckert signals frustratedly to the bench. Millwall are 1-0 up away from home, and

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Southampton news: Ward-Prowse talks, Schlotterbeck medical, Millwall testA former captain, a German centre-back is having a medical, and the league leaders arrive on Saturday. Plenty for Saints to chew over before Tuesday's deadline.

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“Into mix” | ExWHUEmployee | New winger for Hammers targeted - The West Ham WayWest Ham are after a new winger with Largie Ramazani of Leeds targeted, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Southampton enter talks to strike reunion with former captain James Ward-Prowse It’s a return written in the stars - Southampton have entered talks for James Ward-Prowse.

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Southampton couldn’t have it any harder when looking at their next Championship matchTonda Eckert has very rarely been on the receiving end of a thumping in charge of Southampton. The last time he was in charge of the Saints, and they conceded

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Every piece of business Southampton must do in the final week of the transfer windowSouthampton have work to do in the final week of the transfer window, with a defensive addition amongst the deals set to be confirmed.

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England youngster loved by Tuchel continues to shine for West Ham - The West Ham WayLewis Orford put in a man of the match display as West Ham beat Southampton 4-1. The England U20 international has now become a ‘guaranteed’ starter for Hammers fans for the upcoming fixtures. Orford did absolutely everything in midfield and the stats showed that. He had 90% pass accuracy, 8 recoveries, 3 tackles, 2 interceptions,...

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This German defender is having a Southampton medical right nowKeven Schlotterbeck captained Augsburg on Saturday. By Wednesday he was in England for a Southampton medical.

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been named as Southampton’s only member of this teamTaylor Harwood-Bellis didn't feature for Southampton again during their EFL Cup humilation at the hands of a much-changed West Ham United side. He was left out

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Southampton fans will already be worried that this signing is Cameron Archer 2.0Before the new Championship season kicked off, Flynn Downes - who is the heartbeat of the Southampton midfield - tipped the Saints to lift the second tier title

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Southampton set to sign Bundesliga centre-back as Tonda Eckert makes huge defensive callAn error-ridden start to the season for Southampton captain Jack Stephens has led technical director Johannes Spors to make a big move in the transfer window. A

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‘Exactly what we needed!’ Happy fan opinion as West Ham thrash Southampton - The West Ham WayWest Ham United comfortably beat Southampton 4-1 away from home in the Carabao Cup. After an underwhelming start to the season, and a poor start to proceedings last night, West Ham will be feeling a lot better about themselves after beating the Saints last night. It was a poor first 10/15 minutes, a few players...

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West Ham academy STAR may have stopped important Arsenal sale - The West Ham WayWest Ham United academy star Joshua Ajala sends a message as the Hammers beat Southampton 4-1. The Hammers named a surprising starting lineup with six academy prospects in the starting lineup. They all impressed, but 19-year-old Joshua Ajala was the one that stood out the most. Not only did he score a brace with two...

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This often reliable Southampton star has just put in one of his worst performancesSouthampton were humbled on Tuesday night in the EFL Cup by a very young West Ham United team. Indeed, even with the Saints boasting the likes of Leo Scienza i

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Five things learnt as Southampton are thrashed 4-1 by West Ham UnitedSouthampton were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by West Ham, as the Hammers thrashed Tonda Eckert’s side 4-1 at St Mary’s.

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Southampton news: 4-1 cup collapse, Harwood-Bellis hint, Ratkov says no againA 4-1 home defeat to a West Ham side full of teenagers, and Eckert hinting he may have something to announce on Harwood-Bellis.

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The poor Southampton star who must be dropped after West Ham and it's not Jack StephensWhen the Southampton and West Ham United lineups filtered through before kick-off, it was obvious that Tonda Eckert had stuck to his word of playing a strong, b

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Nuno now has blueprint for Hammers success - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo has now been gifted options & energy to revitalise West Ham’s season following the excellent win at Southampton

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The forgotten Southampton sale who would have fixed two major issues for Tonda EckertTonda Eckert will be pleased with the quality players he has at his disposal at the moment at Southampton. Indeed, he has come out to state that Cyle Larin is

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West Ham youngsters shock Southampton in emphatic 4-1 away win - The West Ham WayWest Ham defeated Southampton 3-1 away from home at St Mary’s Stadium. Nuno shocked fans by making eight changes to the team that lost to Charlton Athletic. Lots of youngsters were named in the starting XI, including Fin Herrick, Airidas Golambeckis, Ezra Mayers, Lewis Orford, and Joshua Ajala. It looked like another nightmare of an...

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The Southampton XI Tonda Eckert should name against West Ham tonightTonda Eckert has already promised changes for the cup tie. Caspar Jander could be in a Southampton squad for the first time this season.

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Southampton's late striker search just hit a wall in RomePetar Ratkov has said no to Southampton twice this month. The second one landed on Tuesday lunchtime, seven days before the window shuts.

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Southampton will be made to wait as new midfield transfer target is named At the time of writing, we are now only a week away from the transfer window slamming shut in the Championship. Southampton still have a lot to get done before

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Twenty five years at St Mary's, and Southampton have seen the lotFour months in the new place without a home league win. Four months of people filing out of a stadium that still smelled of paint, muttering about the Portsmout

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West Ham have their own midfield issues to contend with as they prepare for SouthamptonWest Ham United travel to Southampton tonight for an EFL Cup showdown, against a Championship rival, seriously low on confidence. Indeed, the Hammers have only

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Southampton news: Villa go to £24m, Cup night at St Mary's, Deossa inquiry stallsWest Ham arrive for a cup tie tonight with Ward-Prowse in tow, and Villa spent Monday still short of Southampton's price.

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Nuno cannot afford another loss tonight against Saints - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo must find a way to lift the mood after a poor start, as West Ham face Southampton in the Carabao Cup tonight

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Jarrod Bowen £50 million move to Palace would destroy West ham - The West Ham WayIn recent days, Crystal Palace have been linked with a £50 million move for West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen. The reports have surfaced in The Sun; they reported that the Eagles are preparing to launch a £50 million bid to lure Jarrod Bowen back to the Premier League. A lot of other reports, most notably...

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Tonda Eckert must be tempted to start this Southampton hotshot against West HamSouthampton, after picking up their first Championship victory of the season last time out against Stoke City, now have an EFL Cup distraction mid-week against

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Southampton’s transfer window could still go either way as club enters decisive week The final week of the 2026 summer transfer window is here, and it looks decisive for Southampton.

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Why Southampton fans shouldn’t worry about Leo Scienza despite slow start to seasonLeo Scienza’s slow start to the season should not be a worry for Southampton fans.

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Konstantinos Mavropanos is overrated and a problem for West Ham - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos was at fault as West Ham lost 2-1 at home to Charlton. This summer has been one of huge love-in for Konstantinos Mavropanos. Hammers fans were so excited that he stayed at the football club, and were excited to see him ‘tear up’ in the Championship. However, the fact that fans were putting...

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Arsenal winger FINALLY set to sign for London rivals - The West Ham WayWest Ham United are close to signing Reiss Nelson from Arsenal. After weeks of negotiations and doubts over whether or not to sign the Englishman, the Hammers are set to go through with the deal. According to our insider, ExWHUEmployee. In the most recent update, Ex said: “In regards to wingers, Reiss Nelson’s deal is...

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Nuno has a HUGE problem with one midfielder at West Ham - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has to change something in West Ham’s midfield. If you play a 4-4-2 formation as one of the best teams in the league, you need to make sure both midfielders are good passers and are very comfortable on the ball. New signing Arne Engels didn’t have a great game, but he fits...

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The one shining light in West Ham's embarrasing Charlton loss - The West Ham WayIn a game of disaster at the London Stadium on Saturday, there was one shining light. With the Hammers 2-0 down, desperate for any creativity and invention, looking like we were never going to score, Nuno Espirito Santo was forced to turn to new loan signing Divine Mukasa. When the Irons academy man came on,...

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Southampton have said no again, but this exit still looks only days awayAston Villa went to £20m plus £4m on Sunday night. Southampton said no again. Nine days of this left.

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“On loan” | ExWHUEmployee | Academy defender Brown to depart - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set to allow Luis Brown, son of Kenny, out on loan for the season to Braintree, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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“Refusing” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham player exits update - The West Ham WayWest Ham are eager to offload players who are showing they want out of east London, with ExWHUEmployee reporting the latest

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Southampton news: Villa bid rejected, Preston want Archer, Matsuki under fireA first league win of the season for the Saints, and the Harwood-Bellis to Aston Villa transfer saga continues.

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Five things learnt from Southampton’s 3-1 victory against Stoke CitySouthampton got their first three points of the 2026/27 Championship season, beating Stoke City 3-1 at St Mary’s.

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The Southampton player who is becoming a bigger issue than Jack Stephens Southampton managed to collect a 3-1 win over Stoke City on Saturday despite Taylor Harwood-Bellis being absent from Tonda Eckert's starting XI. Eckert decided

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The former Southampton star who has broken Russell Martin’s heart at LeicesterSouthampton have now clinched their first Championship win of the season. It would take a very late flurry of goals to seal the 3-1 victory against Stoke City

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The rogue Southampton target who could sign even if Taylor Harwood-Bellis staysTaylor Harwood-Bellis was noticeably absent from Southampton's defence as the Saints beat Stoke City 3-1 on Saturday. Indeed, the ex-Manchester City defender w

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Southampton don’t need to make another signing in this position after late Stoke win Southampton left it late against Stoke City on Saturday afternoon to pick up their first Championship victory of the season. Heading into the 89th minute, it l

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The Southampton star who was nowhere near Cyle Larin’s levels against StokeSouthampton didn't play Stoke City off the park during their 3-1 victory on Saturday afternoon. Indeed, Daily Echo journalist Dan Hargraves would aptly labeled

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Piroe and Engels start, Nuno gets it right | West Ham starting XI vs Charlton reaction - The West Ham WayWest Ham have made two changes from the team that drew 2-2 at Burnley last weekend. New signings Joel Piroe and Arne Engels come straight into the starting XI replacing Pablo Felipe and Lewis Orford. As expected, Ollie Scarles has kept his place at left-back. Neither of them coveted themselves in glory at Turf Moor,...

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Debuts for Hammers | Early Team News | West Ham vs Charlton - The West Ham WayWest Ham are likely to hand debuts to new signings today in our London derby with Charlton Athletic

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Failure to beat Charlton could cause huge West Ham meltdown - The West Ham WayWest Ham United host London rivals Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium this afternoon. Despite it being so early on in the season, for some reason this game feels crucial to our automatic promotion hopes. After a bit of a reality check and more negative tactics from manager Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham really need...

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Southampton news: Villa deal nears, Nuremberg legal threat, Jander ruled outNuremberg are taking legal advice over Spygate, Villa are edging closer to Harwood-Bellis, and Stoke come to St Mary's at three.

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This is the Southampton side that should start against Stoke on SaturdayTonda Eckert confirmed on Friday that Caspar Jander misses Stoke City. That settles one selection headache at St Mary's but complicates another.

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Southampton have to step up against Stoke City or face an uneasy St Mary’sSouthampton remain four points adrift of safety and need a win against Stoke to stay on track.

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Southampton are selling everyone, say fans. The truth is more awkwardA Southampton thread went up on Reddit on Thursday evening calling the club asleep at the wheel. The replies underneath did not agree.

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"Jesse Lingard 2.0" - Former West Ham Star Set For Another London Loan Move - The West Ham WayFormer West Ham defender Axel Disasi looks set to join Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea. The Frenchman became something of a cult hero during his time in East London last season. After joining the Irons on loan from the Blues in January, Disasi helped Nuno Espírito Santo’s side keep six clean sheets in the...

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Have the media team given away the team? - West Ham vs Charlton pre-match blunder - The West Ham WayA recent video posted by West Ham on YouTube has got the fans talking. The video posted by the club titled ‘Joel Piroe Gets To Work At Rush Green | Inside Training’, as the title suggests it was videos from training of Joel Piroe being welcomed and clips of the session. But some West Ham...

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How will West Ham replace crucial injured player vs Charlton - The West Ham WayBrazilian striker Pablo Felipe could miss West Ham’s opening home fixture of the Championship season vs Charlton tomorrow. A lot of Hammers fans would hear the news of Pablo’s injury and think, this it isn’t a big deal. Some will probably laugh at the headline saying ‘crucial’ player. Yes, he’s been poor and we’ve just...

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Arsenal's £51m raid on Villa could cost Southampton their vice-captainVilla banked £51m for Ezri Konsa this week. By Friday morning they were reported to be closing on Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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Mukasa return confirmed: Man City midfielder to be a star at West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham have signed England U19 star Divine Mukasa on a season-long loan from Manchester City. You might recognise the name, and it’s not Divin Mubama that left West Ham for Manchester City a couple of years ago, it’s Divine Mukasa, who also left the Hammers for the Citizens a year before aged just fifteen....

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Southampton news: Villa bid rejected, Ahmedhodzic deal dead, midfield target emergesOne bid arrived for the captain and left again. A centre-back Saints wanted has gone to Burnley instead.

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Southampton are chasing this €6m midfielder, and Rangers are in the wayA fresh name has emerged in the Southampton midfield search this afternoon.

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"Brought forward" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham in Mukasa loan move - The West Ham WayWest Ham are in talks to sign Divine Mukasa from Manchester City on loan, it has been exclusively reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Stoke arrive at Southampton with a manager begging for signingsMark Robins has claimed that he needs reinforcements ahead of this campaign and that will be all the incentive that Tonda Eckert needs.

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The forgotten Southampton player who will be desperate to impress against StokeTonda Eckert will have several team selection headaches to address ahead of Southampton's second Championship clash of the season against Stoke City. Indeed, i

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5 players who have played for both Southampton and Stoke CitySam Gallagher could be leading Stoke's line at St Mary's on Saturday, unless the striker his manager is out shopping for lands first.

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This scapegoated Southampton star must now prove himself after transfer rejectionSouthampton will need to put in a much-improved performance on Saturday against Stoke City to get up and running in the Championship this season. The Saints ju

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History could repeat itself if Southampton learn from this early-season setbackSouthampton already have a mountain to climb as they chase promotion to the Premier League.

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'Good riddance' as Wan-Bissaka set to leave West Ham for Aston Villa - The West Ham WayWest Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka is closing in on a loan deal with £18 million obligation to buy move to Aston Villa. The Hammers have sold really well this summer – a £60 million package for Summerville, and £85 million for Mateus Fernandes. Even £10 million for Freddie Potts was a great deal financially. However, the...

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Morning roundup: Benfica buy elsewhere, Celtic want two, Thursday 20th AugustBenfica have spent their defender money in Italy, Celtic have two Saints in mind, and the Chapel Stand carries a sponsor's name for the first time.

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Southampton will have to be wary of Stoke as they close in on signing of EFL starSouthampton will want to give the St. Mary's masses something to cheer about when Stoke City come to town on Saturday. The opening weekend of the brand-new Cha

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Wolves have just taken this midfielder off Southampton's listFlynn Downes rolls an ankle on Saturday and Southampton are in trouble. The player who would have covered that had a medical at Wolves on Wednesday.

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The Academy Graduates West Ham Could Face This Season - The West Ham WayWest Ham will be facing some of their recent academy graduates in the Championship this season. Very few of the Irons’ youngsters from the last few years are still at the club. In this window alone, the Hammers have sold FA Cup Youth winners George Earthy and Callum Marshall, as well as Freddie Potts in...

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Southampton should go all out for this signing if they are serious about promotionSouthampton’s loss to Watford highlighted a weakness in their team, and the club reportedly leads the race to address it.

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The midfield signing Southampton fans have somehow missed this weekFour clubs, one Manchester United midfielder, and a senior record far less compelling than the chatter around him. Saints will have to be quick.

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Harwood-Bellis still wants Benfica, and Southampton just caught a breakBenfica have spent their centre-back money somewhere else. That £30m valuation looks less like stubbornness this afternoon.

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How did this Southampton youngster fare on his starting debut at his new loan team?Southampton's attacking display on the road against Watford left a lot to be desired. Cyle Larin did pop up with a stabbed home effort, but Leo Scienza, Lewis

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Respected Southampton figure has just dropped a damning verdict of the Watford defeatSouthampton fans would have travelled down to Watford on Sunday afternoon expecting their side to comfortably win on the Championship opening day. The Hornets

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Leo Scienza’s possible exit might not hurt Southampton as much as you might thinkLeo Scienza had a frustrating opening weekend in the Championship against Watford. The Southampton attacker knew exactly what game he was getting himself in fo

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West Ham won't be promoted unless Nuno changes ONE thing - The West Ham WayIf West Ham want to get promoted back to the Championship at the first time of asking, they need to change their mentality. Nuno’s defensive focused tactics didn’t work last season, and we’ve already seen them not work this season as we threw away a two goal lead to Burnley. Too many times we’ve seen...

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West Ham sign Joel Piroe as wait for new striker comes to an endNuno Espirito Santo has added a striker with Championship experience to West Ham's ranks

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"Agreed" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham agree to sell Earthy - The West Ham WayWest Ham have a agreed a deal to sell George Earthy to Reading, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee. We can exclusively reveal that West Ham academy player and first teamer George Earthy is having a medical at Reading today in order to complete a permanent move from the club. George is from a big West...

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"Completed" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham sign Joel Piroe from Leeds - The West Ham WayWest Ham have completed the signing of Joel Piroe from Leeds United on loan with an obligation, it has been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Morning roundup: Bazunu to Zagreb, Ratkov race grows, Wednesday 19th AugustA goalkeeper being offered abroad, a striker chase getting crowded, and a hard listen for anyone who sat through Sunday's first half.

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“Certain clauses” | ExWHUEmployee | Wan-Bissaka set for Villa move - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set to sanction the loan with an obligation for Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Aston Villa, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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The potential midfield signing that has slipped under the radar at SouthamptonSouthampton have already utilised the loan market this summer. Indeed, they have snapped up Divin Mubama from Manchester City on a season long deal, and while

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One more academy exit and Southampton's midfield cupboard looks bareJoe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has gone to Northampton on a permanent deal, and the timing of it says plenty about where Southampton are.

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'No brainer' - Jamie Vardy to West Ham still on after Piroe signing? - The West Ham WayWest Ham are closing in on the signing of Joel Piroe from Leeds, but could Jamie Vardy still sign? The Hammers faithful were buzzing about the potential signing of Troy Parrott. However, since that move collapsed and the club is now closing on the signature of Joel Piroe, the excitement has been knocked, to say...