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Southampton owners Sport Republic may be feeling a little nervous after the latest news coming out of Brighton. The Seagulls have confirmed that manager Roberto De Zerbi will depart the club following their final game of the season against Manchester United. According to Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom, the agreement for the Italian to leave was mutual, as he said: “We have mutually agreed to end Roberto’s contract at a time that suits both parties allowing us the earliest opportunity to plan for next season, and Roberto plenty of time to consider his next move and his future.” It is unclear at t...
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Southampton are going to have to find a replacement for Alex McCarthy this summer. The goalkeeper has been surprisingly thrust into action following the injury to undisputed number one Gavin Bazunu. McCarthy has been solid in the six games he has played since Bazunu’s injury and put in his best performance since his unexpected return to the side in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against West Brom. The 34-year-old is out of contract in the summer and, having spent most of the season not in Southampton‘s match day squad, will be moving on in the summer despite his recent contribution. The experienced goalkee...
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Southampton will have to continue to cope without Stuart Armstrong in the play-offs. The 32-year-old has been a key figure in Russell Martin‘s side this season, featuring in all but one Championship games before the injury he sustained against Cardiff City. Armstrong is the oldest outfield player at the club which highlights just how young a squad Southampton have and his experience is invaluable to those around him. Southampton had struggled to manage without the Scotland international, with two more defeats adding to the loss at Cardiff in which he was stretchered off late in second-half sto...
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Southampton have had a decent season in the Championship. Having completely overhauled the playing style to a more possession-focused approach in the summer there were always going to be teething issues. This proved to be the case, as Southampton lost four consecutive games early on in the season before it emphatically fell into place as they went 25-games unbeaten in all competitions. At the point that run hit the 25 mark in early February, it looked as though Russell Martin could steer his side to a top two finish. However, that was not to be the case, as the Saints’ form faltered at a key t...
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Southampton ended the regular season with an impressive 2-1 win away at Leeds United on Saturday. Goals from Adam Armstrong and Will Smallbone saw Russell Martin‘s side triumph over a side they have been battling with for promotion all season. As Ipswich Town won, that battle could continue with both Leeds and Southampton‘s futures now set to be determined via the play-offs. The pair will avoid each other in the semi-finals, with Leeds instead facing Norwich City whilst the Saints prepare for two legs against West Brom. READ MORE: The remarkable record that should have Southampton play-off riv...
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Southampton travel to Leeds United tomorrow lunchtime as the regular Championship season draws to a close and Russell Martin could unleash a ‘sensational’ talent at Elland Road. It’s been a disappointing end to the season for Southampton and an ill-timed collapse ahead of the play-offs. Russell Martin’s men were sold a dream of sneaking back into the automatic promotion picture after beating Coventry City at St Mary’s, but three losses on the bounce – including a harrowing defeat against Leicester City – have cemented the Saints in fourth. Martin must help his players brush off the disappointm...
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Southampton will only sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis permanently if they are promoted to the Premier League. That is because of the terms of the defender’s loan agreement from Manchester City, which includes an obligation to buy for £20 million if the Saints go up. Russell Martin and his players already know that will not happen automatically after a dismal recent run of form that has culminated in three consecutive defeats. Therefore, Southampton‘s only hope of signing Harwood-Bellis in the summer hinge entirely on the play-offs. READ MORE: Nine Southampton stars likely to leave this summer, incl...
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Southampton make the long journey north to face Leeds United in their final game of the regular Championship season on Saturday. When the fixture list was announced ahead of the campaign this was a fixture that had fans licking their lips as they relished a final day clash which was likely to have huge stakes. As it has worked out that is the case, but only for one of the sides. Leeds could be promoted come full-time of the meeting with Southampton, but only off they win and Ipswich Town lose at home to Huddersfield Town side who are already relegated. For the Saints, their fate is the play-of...
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Southampton face a busy summer regardless of whether they are promoted. The Saints have one league game left to play before the play-offs will decide their fate. Russell Martin will be desperate to secure an instant return to the Premier League for the club in his first season in charge. Whilst a run of three consecutive defeats has seen the automatic promotion dream fizzle out, Southampton must pick themselves back up for the huge play-off fixtures. What division the club are in will have massive implications on their transfer business. READ MORE: Southampton should try to sign Birmingham pla...
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With the season drawing towards a close, Southampton will be considering their options ahead of the summer transfer window. First, though, Southampton have a trip to Leeds United in their final game of the regular Championship season. What will follow is the play-offs, with a return to the Premier League the reward if Southampton can successfully negotiate those post-season clashes. Once Southampton know what league they will be plying their trade in next season they can really start to firm up which players they should target this summer. Promotion would have a huge impact on the calibre of p...
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