Jacob Tanswell

Southampton’s pressing obsession is not an act of courage anymore – it’s insanity

Southampton under Ralph Hasenhuttl have always been brave. But this season, it's gone up another level and probably not for…

5 years ago

Hasenhuttl is pleading for aid, but there’s no money – Southampton are risking it all

As Southampton crashed out of the Carabao Cup, Ralph Hasenhuttl sent a clear message. Back me or risk losing everything.…

5 years ago

Carabao Cup can provide Saints momentum rather than malaise

With both Southampton and Brentford attempting to get going again after experiencing the highest of highs and lowest of lows…

5 years ago

Hurricane Hasenhuttl ready to hit the Premier League once again

Momentum is palpable on and off the pitch, the time is now for Southampton to follow in their leader's footsteps.…

5 years ago

Vitality T20 Blast: Masterful Wright leads from the front to compound Hampshire misery

On a pitch that has proved troublesome to bat on in recent times, even for international cricketers, Luke Wright's 83…

5 years ago

Pochettino, Koeman, Hasenhuttl: Figuring out Saints’ finest boss – Part 2

Since their top-flight return, Southampton have been blessed with three managers that are likely to leave eminent legacies in the…

5 years ago

Pochettino, Koeman, Hasenhuttl: Figuring out Saints’ finest boss – Part 1

Since their top-flight return, Southampton have been blessed with three managers that are likely to leave eminent legacies in the…

5 years ago

The deepest, darkest match in Barcelona’s history – but it’s been coming

Barcelona are at their lowest after their 8-2 defeat to Bayern and that's been coming for a while. But only…

5 years ago

Farewell, Eddie

Eddie had a dream, on minus 17... Eddie Howe changed not only a football club, but an entire town. This…

5 years ago

Saints end-of-season flourish means Ralph Hasenhuttl’s European pursuit is on. But which players will join him?

Post-lockdown has shown Southampton are going places. But Ralph Hasenhuttl wants that to be Europe. In order to match the…

5 years ago

The ‘school’s out’ clash between Southampton and Sheffield United celebrates the purity of football

Both have been written off at some point this season, and yet both have proved the doubters wrong - why…

5 years ago

Southampton live rent-free in Bournemouth heads, and relegation is only going to make it worse

Bournemouth were unlucky to lose to Southampton on Sunday. But there is no disguising the crux of envy that accompanies…

5 years ago

Bournemouth have waited all season for lady luck, she finally smiled against Leicester

Bournemouth have had no luck all season. So the thought of having four moments of good fortune seemed extremely outlandish.…

5 years ago

Howe cashed Bournemouth’s chips in months ago, they are now paying the price

Eddie Howe rolled the dice months ago as the threat of relegation loomed large. And in doing so, Bournemouth have…

5 years ago

Both a shell of their former-selves, the clash at the Vitality is crucial for Bournemouth and Tottenham

After periods of sustained success, Bournemouth and Spurs have had a campaign to forget. But both need an end-of-season push…

5 years ago

Young Royal blood could revitalise a wilting Reading

Despite Reading's woes, there are signs of something happening at the Madjeski and a cultural shift is to embark. A…

5 years ago

Roll over one game, execute a thrashing the next. Why Reading are crying out for consistency

Since their return to the Championship seven years ago, Reading have gone through all the trials and tribulations you could…

5 years ago

A throwback English defender who just loves to defend – the disarmament of Sterling and City showed Walker-Peters is perfect for Southampton

He shutdown Sterling and foiled Manchester City's ballerinas. Kyle Walker-Peters was the unheralded hero in a stunning night at St…

5 years ago

The quiet tempest of play-off football: How can such a high-pressured game be played in silence?

Three months with no game and their first competitive match is the small matter of a play-off semi-final. How are…

5 years ago

Behind-closed doors and Saints still continue to be conjurors of their own downfall

At St Mary's, our reporter Jacob Tanswell watched on from the stands as Southampton once again created their own downfall.

5 years ago

Fearless Southampton can compound Arsenal’s anarchy on the road

After suffering back-to-back away defeats upon their return to Premier League action, Arsenal travel south with a point to prove.…

5 years ago

Virtuoso Ings inspires rampant Saints to 3-0 win at Norwich

Danny Ings carried on his sublime form with a man-of-the-match performance against Norwich, sealing a commanding 3-0 Southampton display against…

5 years ago

FOOTBALL RETURNS: The fight for survival resumes as Norwich host Southampton

Six points from safety, Norwich know they have to hit the ground running if they are to have any chance…

5 years ago

The coronavirus break offered Che Adams much-needed refuge. Now it’s time to step-up

From brilliance at Birmingham to Southampton's outsider, Che Adams is struggling. And not just in the goalscoring department. Jacob Tanswell…

5 years ago