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Southampton F.C. is a professional football club based in Southampton, Hampshire, England. The club as founded in 1885 and initially played at The Dell before moving to the St. Mary’s stadium in 2001.
Their nickname is “The Saints” and they current ply their trade in the Premier League, England’s top tier. Southampton is known for their reputed scouting team over the last few years.
Their current highest shareholder is Gao Jisheng who holds 80% of the shares with the other 20% held by Katharina Liebherr. Southampton’s Chairman is the esteemed Ralph Krueger.
The Saints have won one FA Cup once, in 1976, and their highest ever league finish was second in the First Division in 1983-84. The Saints were relegated from the Premier League in 2005, ending a run of 27 successive seasons in the top tier. But they soon returned after a seven-year absence.
Southampton’s all time leading goal scorer is Mick Channon with 228 goals. Terry Paine holds the record for the most number of appearances which stands at 815.
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Southampton opinion – Saints linked with James Tavernier – Good move? According to a report in Scottish Sun (h/t Daily Mail), the Premier League trio of Southampton, Burnley and Brighton are linked with Rangers captain James Tavernier for the upcoming transfer window. The 27-year-old was rewarded with a new contract back in September of last … Read more
Norwich City opinion – Canaries linked with Harrison Reed – Good move? According to a report in Birmingham Mail, Championship leaders Norwich City are interested in signing Southampton midfielder Harrison Reed as they get ready to prepare for life in the Premier League. The Canaries are officially promoted to top-flight football after their win over … Read more
Southampton opinion – Shane Long’s exit looking likely – Good move? According to a report in the Mirror, Southampton striker Shane Long admits that he does not deserve a new contract at this club. The Irishman’s contract currently expires at the end of next season, hence, if Saints are to offload him to earn some … Read more
Watford v Southampton Report – Watford Match Report Watford conceded the Premier League’s fastest goal but managed to equalise in the 90th minute and play out a 1-1 draw with Southampton at Vicarage Road. Shane Long struck for the Saints after 7.69 seconds, while Andre Gray netted the leveller for the home side in the … Read more
Southampton Opinion: Saints should offload Cedric Soares permanently According to latest claims from Italian outlet Calciomercato, Southampton are keen to get right-back Cedric Soares off their books permanently in the summer after the Portuguese international returns from his loan spell at Inter Milan. Soares has already been deemed surplus to the demands at St.Mary’s by … Read more
Southampton opinion: 3 ideal destinations for Charlie Austin According to a report from Calciomercato, Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed that Charlie Austin will be allowed to leave in the summer. The Austrian stated in an interview that Austin is aware that he will need to find a club for himself to gain more game … Read more
Southampton opinion: Should the Saints sign David Okereke? According to a report from Calcio Mercato, Southampton, along with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, are interested in signing Spezia’s David Okereke in the summer. The report reveals that both clubs sent scouts to watch the young forward in Spezia’s game against Ascoli, earlier this week. Southampton have … Read more
Newcastle vs Southampton Predictions: Newcastle line-up ‘Inconsistent’ is the perfect word to describe Newcastle United this season. The Magpies under Rafael Benitez have performed a few miracles. Last season, it was finishing 10th in the Premier League table and this season, it’s beating Manchester City. Both results came out of nowhere and it shows what … Read more
Leeds United opinion: Whites must surely hold onto Kalvin Phillips According to a report in the Sun (reported by Alan Nixon on 14/04/2019), Southampton are interested in signing Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. As suggested in the report, the Whites will be resisting any offers for their first-choice defensive midfielder. They have made it clear … Read more
Southampton opinion: The Saints should sign Kalvin Phillips The Sun (14/4 p61) has reported that Southampton are interested in making a move for Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips. While Southampton have spent a large portion of the season fighting against relegation, the appointment of Ralph Hasenhuttl has changed things. The former RB Leipzig manager has … Read more