Jacob Tanswell

Football, Boxing and Cricket correspondent from Hampshire, covering southern sport. Editor and Head of Boxing at Prost International. Accreditated EFL & EPL journalist.

WhatsApp groups, council taxes and meeting mother in laws: inside the role of Hugo Scheckter, Southampton’s first player liaison officer

At just 23 years of age, Hugo Scheckter became Southampton's player liaison officer. He was one of the first to…

4 years ago

McQueen, left-backs and loan deals – Southampton and their silent signing of contracts

Southampton's retained list was announced on Friday afternoon. But two players, whose contracts were expiring, have not yet been released.…

4 years ago

Meet Southampton in 2021: The team that became bewildered in both boxes

Southampton used to be in West Ham’s position. Qualifying for Europe with ambitions to be more than just one of…

4 years ago

The night you returned home.

On Tuesday evening, fans returned to St Mary's. Everything we missed was now back. Supporters got their Southampton back.

4 years ago

Kicking every ball at Wembley, extra training and on his knees for Ward-Prowse’s penalty – Theo Walcott, the dressing room confidante

On Tuesday, Southampton announced the permanent signing of Theo Walcott. Despite lukewarm numbers, his impact has been considerable.

4 years ago

Harrowing finances means promotion is not just a desire for Bournemouth, it’s a necessity

Promotion is not just a desire for Bournemouth, it's a need. With finances precarious and the prospect of a second…

4 years ago

Southampton, the transition-based team that doesn’t do counter-attacks

For a team that places heavy emphasis on vertical passing and space invading, it is somewhat bizarre Southampton haven't scored…

4 years ago

Exclusive: Southampton agree deal to give Staplewood pitches to Eastleigh

Southampton's training pitches are set to undertake wide-scale renovations, with the current turf from Staplewoood set to be transported to…

4 years ago

Salisu’s rawness is beginning to be refined but Bednarek is burned out. Hasenhuttl does have alternatives at the back

Central defence decisions is no longer a clear-cut case for Ralph Hasenhuttl. Mohammed Salisu' maturation means there is competition for…

4 years ago

Unfiltered diamonds are losing shine through substandard academy. Hasenhuttl’s B-team transformation is his biggest challenge yet

Both of their oldest academy age groups bottom of their leagues and getting handed large beatings on a regular basis,…

4 years ago

Remember Guly Do Prado? Of course you do

Guly Do Prado was the footballing version of that typical Marmite phrase. A polarising character that split opinion into granular…

4 years ago

Smokescreen warm-ups, sympathy with shoddy VAR and putting cheese in the trap – Southampton have got a plan B

After months of the feeble fightback, Southampton looked a group gavalnised against Leicester. They showed they can adapt attitude and…

4 years ago

Ralph Hasenhuttl admits it will be a ‘miracle’ if Sam McQueen ever plays football again

Almost two-and-a-half years since being stretchered off during his loan spell at Middlesborough, Ralph Hasenhuttl admits it would be a…

4 years ago

James Vince: The batting stylist who knows the need to find substance, even with England watching

James Vince has no pressure on him. Talks of a return to the international picture are on hold. His focus…

4 years ago

Front foot Hampshire are already shaking off years of malaise

After years of general malaise, Hampshire look intent and decisive this season. What's changed? Jacob Tanswell writes from the Ageas…

4 years ago

This is what freefall looks like

Not even the eminence of Wembley could hide what direction Southampton are heading. Mistakes are not being learnt and all…

4 years ago

Southampton’s on pitch over-reliance on Hasenhuttl means they look lost when searching for answers

The dismal defeat to West Brom once again revealed the scarcity of leaders among the Southampton ranks. With an FA…

4 years ago

An evening spent listening to Ralph Hasenhuttl

Jacob Tanswell was at there Hawthorns Monday night and had a front row seat watching one of the Premier League's…

4 years ago

Losing patience or gaining experience? Hasenhuttl’s ultimatum set with Saints loanees

With Ralph Hasenhuttl wanting widespread changes to his squad this summer, which players are likely to be heading through the…

4 years ago

In an old-fashioned game, Ralph Hasenhuttl found his old-fashioned leaders

Simply put, Southampton's match against Burnley required leaders. After going two-nil down, Ralph Hasenhuttl got what he was after. While…

4 years ago

Ralph Hasenhuttl remains ‘positive’ Danny Ings will stay, but the club sits and waits. The battle of attrition continues

Again, Ralph Hasenhuttl repeated the same words in regards to Danny Ings. He expects the striker to stay. But with…

4 years ago

The story of Southampton’s journey back to the Premier League: told by those who made it happen

This is the story of Southampton's return to the Premier League, two seasons after being confined to the doldrums of…

4 years ago

Ryan Bertrand. The player, the man

Ryan Bertrand is a picture of familiarity for Southampton fans. Throughout the most volatile, unpredictable periods, the full-back remains, hustling…

4 years ago

Ovie Ejaria passed the eye test long ago. Now we need concrete evidence to the scope of his talents

Ovie Ejaria is a football traditionalist's dream. He's probably the most technically talented player in the Football League. So how…

4 years ago