Watford FC vs. Southampton FC - December 09, 2023

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MATCH TIMELINE

R. Healey

90' + 7'

R. HealeyE. Kayembe

90' + 5'

90' + 3'

R. Fraser

88'

W. SmallboneJ. Aribo

88'

J. BreeS. Armstrong

W. Hoedt

87'

S. Armstrong

81'

S. MaraC. Adams

G. ChakvetadzeI. Kone

80'

M. MartinsJ. Lewis

80'

V. BayoM. Rajovic

70'

T. InceY. Asprilla

70'

I. Kone

61'

R. Porteous

59'

56'

C. Adams

49'

R. FraserC. Alcaraz

45'

A. Armstrong

34'

S. Charles

What's Buzzing

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Alessio Dionisi on new arrivals Omar Traoré and Iker Bravo, both set to feature tomorrow against Hansa Rostock. 🗣️ An update from our Head Coach ahead of his first match at Vicarage Road.

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One name on the travel list sums up Southampton's summerTwenty-nine players flew out for pre-season. Among them sat the man everyone keeps asking about.

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Southampton's quiet look at a Bundesliga forward has hit a wallA German attacker was on the Saints' summer list. His club now seem set on keeping him.

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Southampton have handed their heaviest shirt to a new nameLeo Scienza now wears the number seven at Southampton. Two very different legends carried it before him.

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Eckert's message on Dobbin settles a big question over AzazThe head coach broke his silence on the pecking order in Southampton's front line ahead of tonight's friendly in Germany.

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Saints fans want Eckert's punishment binned. Does that hold up?Fans think a touchline ban would be harsh punishment. Saints Marching's own coverage says brace for one anyway.

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Southampton News: Morning roundup: Friday 24th JulyInjury blows in the Southampton women's team, a stalled striker search and Fulham's Shea Charles bid lead a quieter Friday.

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Southampton's plan B striker has been waiting in the wings all alongComo's misfiring forward was never Southampton's first pick. Now he looks like the only striker option left on the table.

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Saints fans have set a price for their best player. Do the numbers add up?Forum posters want a big fee for Leo Scienza this summer. Saints Marching's own case for selling him lines up with that thinking.

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One of Tonda Eckert’s harshest Southampton punishments has now been revealedThere is one date in Southampton's recent history that will sting for quite some time. The 19th of May 2026 was the unfortunate date that saw the Saints be exp

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Southampton look as if they’ll miss out on an ideal Shea Charles successorFulham has now entered the race for Shea Charles this summer. Indeed, it has been reported on that the Cottagers, who enter into the new Premier League season

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Saints fans fear a cut-price goodbye to their best midfielderFulham's opening offer has fans nervous, but Southampton's own summer suggests there is little reason to panic.

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Saints fans want Ross Stewart back this week. Should they?Southampton forum contributors are clear on timing. Saints Marching's own reporting tells a more complicated story about his fitness.

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Fulham prepare bold bid that could decide a key midfielder's futureSaints have knocked back three bids for this player. Now a Premier League rival is ready to test their resolve again.

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Southampton could live to regret selling Cameron Archer as interest intensifiesCameron Archer featured for Southampton against Eastleigh but he could soon be shown the door. Indeed, the number 19 has never quite fit in at the Saints, with

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Southampton must regret selling this star who could easily replace Ross StewartRoss Stewart is yet to find a new club after failing to agreed extended Southampton terms this summer. His ongoing search for a fresh club has even seen him be

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Saints fans have already decided what should happen with their star manOne Southampton forum has already picked a side on Leo Scienza's future. The evidence says they got the call right.

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Tonda Eckert remains focused on Southampton’s season ahead despite new Spygate talkTonda Eckert cut a relaxed figure on the sidelines as Southampton faced Eastleigh in pre-season. Indeed, the German was even pictured laughing and smiling, as

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Saints fans are convinced this FA charge is unfair. Are they right?Southampton fans are furious at the FA again. Look at what actually happened last season, and that anger gets harder to defend.

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The clock is ticking for saints boss after latest spygate twistTonda Eckert has been handed an FA deadline, and it has nothing to do with matchday.

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The worst case for Eckert is better than anyone at Southampton feared this summerSouthampton boss Tonda Eckert is facing a ten-match touchline ban and a fine in the region of £10,000 for his part in the Spygate scandal

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Former Southampton star could return despite leaving the club just weeks agoRoss Stewart, signed by the club in 2023, could return to the club as Southampton look for their next addition.

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Southampton back Eckert as FA charge raises serious questionsTonda Eckert has been charged by the FA this morning. Southampton have already paid a devastating price. A ban now would be a step too far.

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Southampton could have an in-house solution to their Ross Stewart problemCould Ross Stewart be returning to the Southampton ranks, just a month or so on from failing to agree a fresh contract? Tonda Eckert hasn't ruled out this wild

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Southampton set to miss out on a major target to a familiar Championship foeSouthampton isn't used to not getting its own way in the transfer market. This summer, already, the Saints have smugly welcomed back Cyle Larin and Daniel Pere

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Daniel Peretz isn’t the only notable pre-season absentee for SouthamptonDaniel Peretz had to make do with watching the pre-season action between Eastleigh and Southampton from the stands of the Silverlake Stadium. Pictured wearing

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Tonda Eckert will be impressed by this Southampton youngster’s promising pre-seasonA youthful Southampton side managed to get the better of Eastleigh 3-1 in the Saints' first pre-season runout this off-season. Saints fans would have loved see

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Southampton already have their Ross Stewart replacement and they paid £0 for himThe Saints have a natural striker on their books, and he could be ready for first-team football next season.

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Southampton will have a serious promotion rival to contend with in West Ham UnitedWest Ham United will be the big hitters in the Championship next season. The Hammers boast a 62,500 capacity home ground in the London Stadium, after all, and

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The surprise striker Southampton could buy next and it's not Will LankshearSouthampton's interest in Will Lankshear is well known at this point. Indeed, it has been revealed that the Saints have had an approach turned down for the Tot

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Tonda Eckert reveals shock Southampton transfer update that changes everythingTonda Eckert has sat down for a brand-new tell-all interview as Southampton's upcoming Championship campaign looms on the horizon. The controversial German ans

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Torino are back and Southampton must not make the same Italian job mistakeSouthampton let Torino have Che Adams for nothing two years ago. Now the Italian club want another favour. This time, Southampton must say no.

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The significance between Lewis Dobbin’s new number 11 shirt at SouthamptonSeveral Southampton players stood out last season wearing notable numbers on the back of their shirts. Cyle Larin made the number nine jersey immediately his o

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Alex McCarthy has revealed why he has left Southampton for League One moveAlex McCarthy reportedly had an offer from Chelsea on the table after leaving Southampton behind. Indeed, this development came as a major surprise, considerin

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Southampton should avoid making this costly mistake and look elsewhere for firepowerWerder Bremen's Justin Njinmah is attracting Southampton's interest this summer. Before they spend a penny, they should look a little closer to home.

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Tickets go on sale as Southampton prepare to face team for the first time since 2011It's not long now until Southampton's 2025/26 season officially kicks off. With England's World Cup hopes crushed into smithereens once more, Saints fans will

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Southampton meet Eastleigh at Silverlake tonight as Eckert steps back into the dugoutSouthampton travel to Silverlake tonight, and Tonda Eckert takes charge of a game for the first time since spygate turned everything upside down.

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Alex McCarthy nearly sealed this shock move away from Southampton before LeicesterAlex McCarthy has now officially sealed a move to Leicester City after his Southampton contract expired. This was not a move that came from nowhere, as McCarth

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Tonda Eckert now has a perfect competitor to Finn Azaz at SouthamptonDragan Solak has been vocal this off-season about wanting another number ten at Southampton. Back in June, the vocal Saints owner admitted that he was happy wi

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Southampton will hope they don’t fall victim to another Dani Osvaldo blunderSouthampton don't have the best track record when it comes to statement signings in attack. Paul Onuachu sticks out as a noticeable howler in this department,

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Lewis Dobbin has proved what most Southampton fans already knew after signingSouthampton have splashed the cash to land the signing of Lewis Dobbin. Dobbin would cost around the £9m mark to bring into the building, representing one of t

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The time Thomas Tuchel collapsed against Southampton like England’s World Cup lossAnother England World Cup campaign has ended in horrible heartbreak. When Anthony Gordon tapped home a superb counter attacking move to make it 1-0, it looked

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Southampton in talks to sign striker – but not the one fans are crying out forSouthampton are in talks to sign a brand new striker from Serie A side Como, but it’s not quite what fans will have envisioned as a Ross Stewart replacement.

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Will Smallbone’s next destination after Southampton now feels very inevitableWill Smallbone will be searching for a new permanent club to call home this summer, which will be a unique feeling for the former Southampton youth product. Up

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Southampton’s Championship rival can steal their thunder by picking up this signingSouthampton haven't always splashed the cash wisely. Indeed, the club record £22m they forked out for Kamaldeen Sulemana in 2022 goes down as a stinging waste o

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Southampton could be tempted to snap up this £0 star to replace Ross StewartRoss Stewart will now be weighing up his next options after walking away from Southampton this summer. Indeed, after bouncing back from injury setback after in

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Southampton fans will be praying that this signing isn’t another Damion DownsDamion Downs arrived last summer to Southampton as a high-profile acquisition from FC Koln. Coasting £7m to obtain, the expectation would've been that Downs wo

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Southampton must take inspiration from this England star next seasonEngland fans were put through the wringer again on Saturday night as Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions nervously got over the line to pick up a 2-1 victory over Norwa

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Southampton could pick up another Cyle Larin by winning race for loan starFresh off scoring two goals in the World Cup for Canada, Cyle Larin will be desperate to keep the goals flowing when the new Championship season kicks off. The

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Southampton must avoid another Ross Stewart situation with this starWhile many a Southampton fan will have already put Ross Stewart firmly to the back of their minds, the Scottish striker was a key part of the Saints squad last

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Shea Charles’ preference after Southampton revealed as transfer interest intensifiesIt's turning into quite a transfer saga as the list of clubs going after Shea Charles seems to extend more and more by the day. Now, alongside Leeds United, it

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Six foot four, twelve grand a week; Southampton must stop wasting this assetSouthampton signed a top-quality striker last summer, then failed to get the most out of him. Damion Downs should be given a chance this season.

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Southampton must think twice before handing out this popular contract extensionRyan Manning may well have been one of Southampton's stand-out players in an ignominious season, but keeping him beyond next season would be a mistake

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Southampton have missed out on another transfer target and it's not Alfie DevineSouthampton's transfer business has slowed down in recent weeks. Indeed, ever since they snapped up Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz on permanent deals, and welcom

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Southampton must finally sell this dud this summer as pre-season training startsSouthampton fans would have been watching the pictures of pre-season training like hawks to see who was pictured and who was notably absent. Worryingly, there

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The Southampton flop who is becoming even more frustrating than Gavin BazunuSouthampton will be looking to offload plenty of deadwood this summer, as Tonda Eckert refines his overall squad for another intense Championship promotion chal

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Southampton fans are all saying the same thing as club reveals 2026/27 home shirtSouthampton’s new home shirt for the 2026/27 season has been officially launched, and Saints fans are all saying the same thing.

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Tonda Eckert could stumble on another Leo Scienza gem with this Southampton signingTalk has died down somewhat surrounding Leo Scienza leaving Southampton behind this summer. All that seems to be discussed at the moment, involving outgoings f

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Southampton join the race to sign 18-goal involvement Championship starSouthampton are interested in signing this 18-goal involvement Championship star, who shone in the second tier last season.

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This exciting Southampton youngster will be desperate to impress in pre-seasonThe World Cup has been a welcome distraction from domestic action for Southampton fans, who had to deal with their team's reputation being dragged through the m

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Forgotten Southampton player has now been spotted in pre-season trainingThe first pictures of Southampton returning to pre-season have been released on social media. Indeed, the likes of Daniel Peretz have been pictured hard at wor

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Every Southampton player spotted as 2026/27 pre-season preparation began. A batch of Southampton players returned for day one of pre-season, with the Saints players beginning testing at Solent University.

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The forgotten Southampton star who could be playing in the Champions League shortlyJosh Sims signing for AFC Totton recently is a reminder that not every Southampton academy product is destined for greatness. For all the James Ward Prowses of

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Southampton could swap one Northern Ireland star for anotherDespite news that Leeds United's interest in Shea Charles may be cooling, Southampton may be preparing to swap the Northern Ireland star for another.

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Rogue Southampton player spotted on back of England shirt during wild celebrationsWhile Southampton fans will already be feeling excited about the Championship season ahead, the drama of the World Cup is still providing plenty of entertainmen

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Southampton could sign their own Jude Bellingham by snapping up this exciting signingJude Bellingham stole the show last night for England in a blockbuster World Cup tie against Mexico. Bellingham would bag a blistering brace to gift Thomas Tuc

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Leeds United look elsewhere as Southampton receive Shea Charles boostSouthampton have rejected both of Leeds United’s bids for Shea Charles this summer, and the Premier League side have now turned their attention elsewhere.

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The signing Southampton must now make after losing out on Dan NeilDan Neil will not be plying his trade at Southampton next season. Instead, the ex-Sunderland midfielder will be lining up for Scottish giants Rangers, despite

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Southampton star will return from World Cup heartbreak ready to impressThe unfolding World Cup has now entered the breathless knockout stages of the tournament. France just about managed to overcome the stern test of Paraguay in a

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Southampton star will hope his first team chance comes even with Daniel Peretz signingHeading into the new Championship season, it's clear that Daniel Peretz will be Southampton's number one goalkeeper option. Peretz arrived in January as a brea

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Southampton set to break records as excitement builds ahead of next seasonSouthampton supporters are full to the brim with optimism ahead of next season, despite some major things still being up in the air at St. Mary's. Indeed, it s

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3 strikers that must be on Southampton’s shortlist to replace Ross StewartWith Ross Stewart departing at the end of his Southampton contract, the club must sign a striker. Here are three players the Saints should look at.

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The fee Southampton will receive as Mateus Fernandes makes summer switchSouthampton inserted a 15% sell-on fee when Mateus Fernandes signed for West Ham United. The 21-year-old has already completed his next transfer.

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Middlesbrough boss comments on Spygate as new season draws closer for SouthamptonSouthampton fans will have scanned for a couple of fixtures when their beloved team's Championship fixture list was officially announced. One priority would ha

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Southampton handed tricky opening game at St. Mary’s as fixture list revealedSouthampton ended their 2025/26 Championship journey in disgrace. At one stage last campaign, the Saints were the second tier's darlings, the feel-good story e

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X realistic replacements for Shea Charles Southampton must considerLeeds United are continuing to intensify their pursuit of Shea Charles, with reports suggesting the club have submitted a bid worth more than £20 million to Sou

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Southampton would fire themselves into promotion contention with this £0 signingThe Championship fixtures for the new season have now been released. Southampton will kick their brand-new campaign off with a visit to Watford, with the game

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Southampton must focus on this position on the pitch after signing Dan NeilDan Neil looks as if he'll be Southampton's next summer signing, with the Saints already welcoming Cyle Larin, Daniel Peretz, and George Long through the door.

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Former Southampton star could return to the Championship after the World CupThe 2026 World Cup has been a captivating watch so far. Of course, England fans will be disappointed by the fact that Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions could only mu

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Southampton might sign Cyle Larin 2.0 by going after this experienced strikerCyle Larin will be keen to show Southampton fans next season that his nine-goal loan stint wasn't a fluke. Rather, the Canadian will want to continue showing o

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Southampton fans will be encouraged by this social media post about the new seasonAs we head ever closer to July, the new Championship campaign will soon hit the calendar. Indeed, the opening weekend of the season will come about on the 14th

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Southampton could stumble upon a perfect Ross Stewart replacement with this signingSouthampton have confifmed that Cyle Larin is returning for good next season, after a nine-goal loan stint, but they won't be done here with striker additions t

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Southampton’s original Shea Charles pens emotional farewell messageSouthampton won't be parting ways with Shea Charles easily. Indeed, it has come to light that the Saints value Charles far above the £20m Leeds United have off

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Shea Charles must avoid the fate of this other major Southampton saleSouthampton have cashed in on several exciting talents over recent seasons. Last year, both Tyler Dibling and Mateus Fernandes would bank the Saints a weighty

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Southampton's surprise enquiry hints at a midfield exodus this summerSouthampton's interest in a Scottish Premiership midfielder is not just a transfer story. It is a compelling sign about what is coming this summer.

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Southampton ace will have to step up even more if Shea Charles move goes throughSouthampton might have lucked out with both Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz staying put this summer, but it looks increasingly likely that Shea Charles will walk a

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Another resounding Southampton show of support has come Tonda Eckert’s wayUntil anyone says otherwise, Tonda Eckert remains as Southampton manager heading into the next Championship campaign. Of course, a banning order could still be

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Southampton could stumble upon their next Victor Wanyama with this signingSouthampton has been home to a lot of impressive holding midfielders over the years. He just left the building after a forgettable second stint at the club, bu

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Southampton could be selling another midfield gem, just like they did with LallanaLeeds United have made a £20 million offer for Shea Charles. For Southampton fans who remember Adam Lallana, it has a familiar and uncomfortable feel.

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Southampton fans will love Cyle Larin's determined attitude at the World CupCyle Larin joined an exclusive club of Southampton players when he scored Canada's late equaliser against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup. Not many Sai

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World Cup wonder is ' just' what Southampton need in the number ten roleElijah Just's World Cup heroics have put Southampton on alert, as the Motherwell playmaker emerges as the ideal rival to Finn Azaz.

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Southampton has its eye on this star who is lighting up the World CupThe World Cup might be in full swing right now, but that isn't stopping Southampton from being linked to a wide array of summer signings. Indeed, a new report

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Southampton could look to get rid of this flop despite Ross Stewart exitWhile Cyle Larin has scored two goals for Canada at the 2026 World Cup so far, Ross Stewart has been more of a background figure for Scotland at the famed tourn

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Liverpool have this star on their radar who was once looked at by SouthamptonSouthampton and Liverpool have locked horns in the transfer department several times over recent years. The Saints had become all too used to having their top t

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Southampton star now sits next to Lionel Messi at the World CupLionel Messi reminded everyone why he's one of the world's finest talents when bagging a World Cup hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria. At 38 years of age,

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Former Southampton youngster will be playing in the Championship next seasonSouthampton have waved goodbye to a wide array of youngsters over the years before they blossomed fully into top-class senior talents. It's amazing to think th

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Another Southampton great has weighed in with their bold thoughts on Tonda EckertSouthampton fans will be caught up in World Cup fever right now, but it's not long until the Saints' Championship fixtures for the new season are announced. In

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England showcase their defensive woes with ex-Southampton star nowhere to be seenEngland have finally got their 2026 World Cup campaign up and running. Residing in Group L for the prestigious tournament, Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions have had

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Shea Charles isn’t the only Southampton star being looked at by Leeds UnitedShea Charles will be watching the World Cup from afar, as the Southampton star failed to qualify for the world's biggest competition with his nation of Northern

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Dragan Solak backs this Southampton flop to still be a successDragan Solak has been anything but tight-lipped in recent weeks. Publicly coming out to back Tonda Eckert, despite his heavy involvement in Southampton's Spyga

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This Southampton fringe player has an ambitious goal at the World CupCyle Larin is flying the Southampton flag high at the 2026 World Cup. Of course, it was a beautiful moment for Larin and his nation of Canada when the 31-year-

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Russell Martin has finally landed a new EFL job after SouthamptonThe 2025/26 season for Southampton ended in awful circumstances, as the Saints' promotion dreams were killed by Spygate coming to the surface. Yet, it was also

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Southampton great has made this interesting point about Tonda EckertHow long will Southampton have to wait until Tonda Eckert's future in the Saints' dug-out becomes clearer? When Marcelo Bielsa was investigated in 2019 for his

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Southampton are now aiming to complete this next signing after a surprise departureAfter the departure of Ross Stewart on a free transfer, Southampton are setting their sights on this next signing.

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Another Southampton star has come out to single Tonda Eckert for praiseTonda Eckert remains in the Southampton dug-out for the time being. Dragan Solak has publicly backed the German, despite all the stresses Spygate has put on th

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Former Southampton star has just tasted victory for his nation at the World CupThere are plenty of former Southampton players currently out at the 2026 edition of the World Cup that will catch the eye of Saints fans. Virgil Van Dijk is ar

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Midfield star leaves as Southampton's rebuild gathers paceAnother senior player has departed Southampton this summer. For the squad's younger names, that means one thing. Opportunity.

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Saints legend delivers blunt verdict on Ross Stewart departureSouthampton stood by Ross Stewart through injury. One legend says his exit proves that loyalty in football only goes only one way.

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The Europa League legend who never quite found his home at St Mary'sA Europa League finalist and Premier League title winner has left St Mary's. Four years on the south coast never quite went to plan.

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A shock new destination is being tipped for this Southampton starThe good news just keeps coming for Southampton. Of course, it's unavoidable that Ross Stewart failing to agree a new contract is a body blow, but James Bree a

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Southampton could seal better move than Daniel Peretz with this dramatic signingFor the most part, Southampton are currently experiencing an unbelievable summer transfer window. The recent development that Ross Stewart will walk away from

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Departing Southampton star ready for World Cup challenge after emotional call-upThe hope would've been that Ross Stewart was going to put pen to paper on a Southampton extension this summer. After all, the South Coast club had been very ge

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Larin's spygate verdict on Eckert is worth more than any newspaper columnLarin's World Cup tribute to Eckert is the best thing that has happened to the Southampton boss all summer

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Cyle Larin will be aiming to follow in this Southampton legend’s footstepsCyle Larin has Southampton to thank for a call-up to the Canada national team for the World Cup. Scoring nine goals from 22 appearances last season, the 31-yea

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The Brampton Bagsman just put Southampton on the world mapEvery goal Cyle Larin scores at this World Cup makes Southampton look smarter. He scored his first on Friday night in Toronto, and the whole world was watching.

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Why this star player staying at Southampton would be the signing of the summerEvery club in the Championship knows how good Harwood-Bellis is. Southampton just need him to stay.

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The surprise Southampton ace Dragan Solak is tipping for the topSouthampton fans will be optimistic for next season already. While the horrors of Spygate will still linger during the first couple of games of the new Champio

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Southampton could solve their number ten dilemma with shock new transferDragan Solak has sealed the permanent signings of Daniel Peretz, Cyle Larin, and George Long for Southampton, and we haven't even hit the mid-point of June yet.

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Dragan Solak keeps the good news coming at Southampton with new updateJune has been a rollercoaster month for Dragan Solak as Southampton owner. Right at the start of the month, he was at the centre of an impassioned interview th

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Southampton fans wouldn’t bat an eyelid if this forgotten player was soldWhile Dragan Solak has been regularly quoted in recent weeks about what positions he wants to strengthen at Southampton this summer, he will also know that cert

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Southampton are going to struggle to sell this failed wonderkid this summerSouthampton signed this wonderkid in 2022. He’s played just 6 times, with injuries plaguing an unfortunate spell in England.

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Southampton aren’t the only Championship club flexing their muscles with transfersSouthampton fans would have been fearing the worst was on the horizon this summer when the revelations of Spygate were revealed. Indeed, it appeared as if ther

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Former Southampton players at the 2026 World CupSouthampton is set for another season in the Championship. However, mainly due to their recent history of being in the Premier League, many of the Saints' forme

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Southampton have plenty of creative options if Leo Scienza does leaveSouthampton fans waking up on Friday morning would have received a treat when looking at social media. Indeed, Daniel Peretz's return to the Saints for good wa

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Everton want horror signing and Southampton should make them pay through the noseHe never really worked out at Southampton. Now two Premier League clubs want him and the bidding war is music to Johannes Spors' ears.

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Former Southampton boss questions Tonda Eckert after heartfelt interviewAt this point in time, Tonda Eckert will be leading Southampton out as manager next season. Despite his role in the Saints being expelled from the Championship

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Spygate could weirdly work in Southampton's favour as siege mentality formsSouthampton fans will feel cautiously optimistic about next season already. While the forecast for the next Championship campaign looked initially gloomy, with

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis' exit could gift this Southampton youngster some first-team chancesDaniel Peretz was a standout component of Southampton's defence in the latter stages of the Championship season just gone. Finally, the Saints had uncovered a

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Southampton fans won't have many kind words to say about this departing EFL figureSouthampton fans won't have many kinds words to say about this departing EFL figure, who is set to leave his position at the end of the 2026/27 season.

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Larin is staying and it is all down to one man nobody is talking aboutLarin is staying. Peretz is staying. Both had better options. The man who convinced them both deserves far more credit than he is getting.

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Southampton officially complete first signing of the summer in statement coupSouthampton have completed their first signing of the summer, in a statement coup for the football club.

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Southampton's most important signing nearly being sealed shows they mean businessThe optimism levels around Southampton have certainly been lifted over the past couple of days. The start of the new Championship season will be bleak; there's

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Southampton must now secure this deal after Daniel Peretz developmentSouthampton love snapping up a successful loanee on a permanent deal. Indeed, both Flynn Downes and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who were mainstays of Tonda Eckert's

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Southampton close to permanent signing of goalkeeper Daniel PeretzSouthampton are set to sign Daniel Peretz, who shone on loan at St Mary's in the second half of the 2025/26 season.

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Southampton star could clinch move to play under manager he has clashed withWhat will the Southampton starting XI look like when the first ball is kicked to start the 2026/27 campaign in the Championship? It looks likely that Leo Scien

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This shock manager is tipped to replace Tonda Eckert despite Southampton supportJust like that, Southampton's ongoing silence has been broken. Indeed, the Saints had been radio silent for some time on social media, after the Spygate scanda

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Southampton Chairman refuses to sack Tonda Eckert despite Spygate scrutinySouthampton Chairman, Dragan Solak, has spoken out in support of Tonda Eckert and will not sack the German head coach despite the ongoing scrutiny surrounding him.

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Outspoken pundit has come out to back Southampton's stance on Tonda EckertJune has seen Southampton's X page suddenly spark back into life. On the 1st of the month, the Saints released a lengthy statement about the Spygate scandal an

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Will Still is trying to rebuild his career post Southampton amid Tonda Eckert talkIt was quickly forgotten about, but it feels like a lifetime ago since Will Still was in the Southampton dug-out. His awful reign in charge of the club feels i

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Will Smallbone will quietly be remembered as a Southampton legendWe are in that part of the off-season now where EFL clubs far and wide released their retained lists. Southampton is yet to release theirs, with more pressing

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Southampton boss Tonda Eckert releases full Spygate apology following play-off expulsionSouthampton Head Coach, Tonda Eckert, has released an eight-minute apology following the club's play-off expulsion.

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Solak backs Eckert and takes aim at the EFL in extraordinary interviewSouthampton's owner finally spoke this week. He backed his manager, challenged the EFL and said three words that stopped everyone in their tracks.

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Southampton have found their voice and the EFL will not enjoy reading thisSouthampton have spoken and this time they had plenty to say. The EFL, the panel and the process are all now under the spotlight.

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Southampton handed Shea Charles boost as Manchester United give midfielder prioritySouthampton have been handed a boost in their hopes to keep Shea Charles this summer, with Manchester United prioritising another player.

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Southampton could have their next Finn Azaz in the making in this starletWhile rumours continue to swirl in the air regarding the futures of Leo Scienza and Shea Charles at Southampton, it has gone slightly quiet on the Finn Azaz fro

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Southampton could have their next Shea Charles in the making in this promising starThere were so many standout performers last season for Southampton. In the end, Taylor Harwood-Bellis would be voted the Saints' Player of the Campaign - in th

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Southampton must surely be tempted now to go back and sign former strikerSouthampton could be in need of a new striker this summer. If the Saints had won promotion to the Premier League and weren't stopped in their tracks due to Spy

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Cyle Larin ready to impress in the World Cup after Spygate heartbreak at SouthamptonWhile the likes of Ryan Manning and Finn Azaz will not be at the upcoming World Cup with the Republic of Ireland, fellow Southampton personnel Cyle Larin and Ro

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Keep, sell, loan or terminate? Southampton must make this harsh Cameron Archer decisionCameron Archer had an improved end to the 2025/26 season, but Southampton must decide on his future.

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Keep, sell, loan or terminate? Ben Brereton Diaz must be first on this listBen Brereton-Diaz has been nothing short of a disaster signing for Southampton. This summer is time for a fresh start.