Southampton News


Previously (to Sunday, 16th November 2008):
Verdict: Saints 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2	Sat 15 Nov
An energetic and gutsy display by Southampton again failed to yield a return and Saints fans left St. Mary's unable to celebrate a win for the eighth time in nine home league fixtures this term.

Team line-ups v Wolverhampton Wanderers	Sat 15 Nov
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon's fixture at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Killer instinct required in defence	Mon 10 Nov
Michael 'Killer' Svensson looks set to return to the Saints first team after successfully coming through training.

On the Cross verdict: Saints 0 Bristol City 1	Sun 09 Nov
Saints' second half heroics against Preston looked a flash in the pan as they reverted to their old failings in defence and attack against a well organised Bristol City side.

Extended player ratings: Saints 0 Bristol 1	Sun 09 Nov
Extended player ratings from the frustrating loss to Bristol City, as the curse of Sky struck again with a fourth successive defeat in front of the cameras.


Older articles:
Team line-ups v Bristol City	Sat 08 Nov
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game at home to Bristol City.

Sky's the limit for young team	Thu 06 Nov
Saints head into the clash with Bristol City trying to beat the curse of the Sky cameras which has seen them lose every TV game this season.

Team line-ups v Preston North End	Sat 01 Nov
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon's fixture away to Preston North End.

Pearce in the defence	Thu 30 Oct
Saints have moved to strengthen their leaky defence with the signing on loan of yet another youngster, 19-year-old Reading central defender Alex Pearce.

Pointing the way forward	Wed 29 Oct
After another difficult week on the south coast, the draw with Coventry was frustrating but it did offer some signs of the way forward.

Team line-ups v Coventry City	Tue 28 Oct
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game at home to Coventry City.

Team line-ups v Swansea City	Sat 25 Oct
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon's fixture away to Swansea City.

Saints forced into Stern Dear John letter	Fri 24 Oct
If anyone needed convincing about the perilous state of Saints' finances, then the loan move of last season's top scorer, Stern John, should leave them in no doubt.

Jan seeking reserves of strength	Thu 23 Oct
After the battling draw away to Sheffield United, there were further encouraging signs for Jan Poortvliet as Gasmi, Schneiderlin and Euell had run outs in the reserves, alongside a mystery trialist, Jack Boyle.

Team line-ups v Sheffield United	Tue 21 Oct
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game away to Sheffield United.

Team line-ups v Watford	Sat 18 Oct
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon's fixture at home to Watford.

Youngsters need to draw Hornets' sting	Fri 17 Oct
Saints' youngsters face a true test of their physical credentials against a typically direct Watford side short of form.

Poortvliet still winging it	Sun 12 Oct
You have to hand it to Jan Poortvliet, he is certainly determined to make his 'revolutionary' 4-2-1-2-1 formation work.

Team line-ups v Coventry City	Sat 04 Oct
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game away to Coventry City.

Smith in on a wing and a prayer	Fri 03 Oct
Saints have signed left winger Ryan Smith on a three-month loan from Millwall as a replacement for the injured Lee Holmes.

U21 call-up a potential Lallana skin	Wed 01 Oct
Adam Lallana's excellent form for Saints this season has been rewarded with a first call up for the England U21s.

Team line-ups v Norwich City	Tue 30 Sep
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game at home to Norwich City.

Plan B? What happened to Plan A?	Mon 29 Sep
Injuries are set to force further changes by Jan Poortvliet, as Saints go in search of a first home win against Norwich.

Team line-ups v Doncaster Rovers	Sat 27 Sep
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon's fixture away to Doncaster Rovers.

Dyer transfer policy brings in Jordan	Fri 26 Sep
Saints have agreed a loan swap with Sheffield United that sees Nathan Dyer going out and young striker Jordan Robertson coming in.