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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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Here is a complete guide to all the summer activities that took place over the last two months. Transfers including Arsenal’s record breaking Mesut Ozil’s signature to Manchester United’s capture of Marouane Fellaini. Arsenal In: Out: Yaya Sanogo, Auxerre, free Gervinho, AS Roma, €8m Mathieu Flamini (AC Milan, free) Andre Santos, Flamengo, … Read more
Over the last few years, there has been a decline in the number and the quality of young English talent being given a chance in the Premier League, which some believe is one of the reasons for the continued struggles of the English National Team. I believe this is something which may be changing over … Read more
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Hard to Budge from between the posts When you talk of players that play the game for the sheer love of it then John Burridge stands out like a well-lit beacon. Not many have laced on a boot more times or worn more goalkeeping kits than the goalkeeping legend known simply as “Budgie”. He would … Read more
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What to do, what to do? At the time of year when the season draws to a close, it seems that due to the lack of football about the only thing that can keep us from going into a state of chronic dementia is the giddy delerium that surrounds the transfer window. With the air … Read more
As the next season is waiting to arrive, it will bring with itself a whole lot of expectations and aspirations. Manchester City will be looking to regain the title they have lost to their bitter rivals this season, United will be going through maximum uncertainties as a new manager takes charge after 26 years of … Read more