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Your Southampton player of the year: Danny Ings
In a recent poll carried out, over half of Southampton supporters voted Danny Ings as their player for 2020.
Author Jacob Tanswell
Jacob Tanswell
Football, Boxing and Cricket correspondent from Hampshire, covering southern sport. Editor and Head of Boxing at Prost International. Accreditated EFL & EPL journalist.
Hasenhuttl’s plan to resharpen Saints’ attacking sword will be fascinating to see (even if it is done remotely)
With injuries and fixtures mounting up, as well as COVID-19 concerns, Southampton are looking weary – particularly in attack. What Ralph Hasenhuttl does to galvanise his players will be interesting to see.
Loan deals and contract extensions, what Southampton’s January is set to look like
Jacob Tanswell provides the latest news on incomings and outgoings at Southampton.
Getting chalk on your boots, fine-tuning combinations and creating overloads – improving wide-play is the next step for Southampton
With Southampton’s 4-2-2-2 system lending itself to funnelling possession in central areas of the pitch, some teams are beginning to work them out. It’s up to Ralph Hasenhuttl to solve it – improving what they do out wide is a good place to start.
Hasenhuttl’s Saints versus Pep’s City: Which side is currently easiest on the footballing eye?
Under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City have been beautifully presented the intricacies and the alluring appeal of fanciful football. But now, a large dose of pragmatism is creeping in. Is Ralph Hasenhuttl’s football currently enticing?
Let’s talk Southampton and throw-ins
Southampton have been mostly immaculate this season, putting aside one thing – taking a throw. Jacob Tanswell took a keen eye on Saints’ throw-ins against Sheffield United.
Statistics show Sheffield United are not that bad – Chris Wilder will hope the turnaround starts against Southampton
The Premier League table isn’t false. But it does skew opinion. Statistics show Sheffield United aren’t as bad as the table suggests, and Southampton need to guard for it.
Danny Ings remains the sharpest thrust of Hasenhuttl’s bayonet. Southampton must give him what he’s worth
Danny Ings is Southampton’s best player. He sharpens the knife of Southampton attacks and wields the edges to dangerous perfection. They cannot afford to let him go. Jacob Tanswell reports from the Amex Stadium, where Ings reminded everyone of his true importance.
Eight years of sacrifice lost in one night. The aftershock of leaving life in an academy
Jacob Tanswell attended Bournemouth’s defeat to Preston on Tuesday evening in the last game without supporters. Four years after being released by the club as a footballer, he once again returned as a writer. However, not all young players that are disposed by clubs are able to channel their passion back into what they love doing again.
Solving the Moussa Djenepo puzzle
While Moussa Djenepo wasn’t the main culprit in Southampton’s second-half implosion to Manchester United, he continued his worrying form, ,. Jacob Tanswell writes from St Mary’s.
Southampton versus Manchester United: Combined XI
For so long, Southampton and Manchester United were worlds apart. While off the field that remains the case, they are closer than ever on it.
Back from Bournemouth’s brink to spearhead a promotion surge – Asmir Begovic is the wise-head Jason Tindall needs
The game against Reading perfectly captured Asmir Begovic’s stuttering Bournemouth career. It had the mill of emotions with the peaks and troughs flawlessly intertwined. Jacob Tanswell writes from the Vitality Stadium.
Dislocating shoulders, making fat beats and boogying with Ian Branfoot: How two fans became the anthem to Saints’ Europa adventure
Two friends became the talk of Southampton when they released a song for the club they supported. Not only did they raise money for charity, they collected a few stories along the way too. Jacob Tanswell spoke to the men behind the cult city song ‘Southampton in Europa’.
Contrasting yet efficient manager appointments, Bournemouth and Reading compete for Championship supremacy
After both side’s turbulent campaigns last season, things are looking a lot smoother sailing this time around.
Changing tempos, opposition coaxing and daring swagger – Southampton’s success begins with a ball-playing backline
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Southampton are always labelled a pressing team. In truth, they far more than that. Jacob Tanswell writes from St Mary’s.
Newcastle clash is time for Southampton’s periphery to step-up
Right now, a straightforward answer can be given when asked what’s Southampton’s best 11. But after recent injury woes, it’s time for those who’ve been standing out in the cold to come in and make an instant impact.
‘Nice guys’ Southampton have mastered football’s dark arts
With boyhood looks and off-pitch quiet characters, Southampton appear to be one of the nice guys. But recent success show that they are anything but. Jacob Tanswell writes from Villa Park.
Left in the limbo of League 1 – Kenny Jackett is teetering on the precipice once again
Kenny Jackett has been on the brink for over a season now. But nothing ever seems to change. Jacob Tanswell reports from Fratton Park as Portsmouth lost to Charlton.
The midfield glider with chameleon-like functions – Stuart Armstrong is the key cog to Hasenhuttl’s machine
Danny Ings may steal the headlines but when Stuart Armstrong doesn’t play, Southampton feel it most. Jacob Tanswell writes from St Mary’s.
‘He is one of the nicest people you will ever come across’ – Jannik Vestergaard, Southampton’s big friendly giant
Jannik Vestergaard is in his third year at Southampton and yet, no one quite seems to know much about him – until now. Jacob Tanswell talked to two of his former teammates to find out what the Dane is really like.
Power over precision, a wood on the putting green and a sandwedge on the fairway – explaining the shooting peculiarities of Che Adams
Che Adams’ Southampton career is coming together. But it’s taking time. If he is going to be Saints’ leading frontman, he needs to start applying the finishing touches. Jacob Tanswell writes from St Mary’s.
Football with fans. That’s the magic of the FA Cup
As part of our #MoneyfieldstoWembley series, Jacob Tanswell was at the Moneyfields Sports ground to watch the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. Their Wembley dream may be over, but supporters didn’t mind. Their club was still alive.
Less fanciful, more practical: Explaining what’s changed at Jason Tindall’s Bournemouth
While the same faces remain at Bournemouth, a lot has changed. Jacob Tanswell was at their game against Norwich to extract the specifics.
Welcome to Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl: The international stadium hosting village cricket
The Ageas Bowl is one of the most advanced cricketing grounds in the UK. But behind its picturesque settings, lays bare to one of the worst one day teams in the country. Jacob Tanswell writes.