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Football, Boxing and Cricket correspondent from Hampshire, covering southern sport. Editor and Head of Boxing at Prost International. Accreditated EFL & EPL journalist.
Southampton under Ralph Hasenhuttl have always been brave. But this season, it’s gone up another level and probably not for the desired purposes. Jacob Tanswell writes.
As Southampton crashed out of the Carabao Cup, Ralph Hasenhuttl sent a clear message. Back me or risk losing everything. After transforming the club from top to bottom, the Austrian needs some help of his own. But it’s not forthcoming. Jacob Tanswell writes.
With both Southampton and Brentford attempting to get going again after experiencing the highest of highs and lowest of lows last season, Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match could prove the catalyst for either side.
Momentum is palpable on and off the pitch, the time is now for Southampton to follow in their leader’s footsteps. Jacob Tanswell
On a pitch that has proved troublesome to bat on in recent times, even for international cricketers, Luke Wright’s 83 was masterful in every which way and helped Sussex to clear victory. Jacob Tanswell writes from the Ageas Bowl.
Since their top-flight return, Southampton have been blessed with three managers that are likely to leave eminent legacies in the world game. But which one still has the greatest influence on the south coast?
Since their top-flight return, Southampton have been blessed with three managers that are likely to leave eminent legacies in the world game. But which one still has the greatest influence on the south coast?
Barcelona are at their lowest after their 8-2 defeat to Bayern and that’s been coming for a while. But only now can they begin to wake up to years of poor decisions.
Eddie had a dream, on minus 17… Eddie Howe changed not only a football club, but an entire town.
This is supporters tale of Bournemouth’s most iconic figure. Jacob Tanswell writes.
Post-lockdown has shown Southampton are going places. But Ralph Hasenhuttl wants that to be Europe. In order to match the Saints’ boss ambitions, they need to get this transfer window right. Jacob Tanswell writes.
Both have been written off at some point this season, and yet both have proved the doubters wrong – why Southampton and Sheffield United have gone against the grain of modern football.
Bournemouth were unlucky to lose to Southampton on Sunday. But there is no disguising the crux of envy that accompanies them when they look upon their southern neighbours. Jacob Tanswell writes.
Bournemouth have had no luck all season. So the thought of having four moments of good fortune seemed extremely outlandish. But that’s what happened on Sunday against Leicester.
Eddie Howe rolled the dice months ago as the threat of relegation loomed large. And in doing so, Bournemouth have their lost identity. So what are the repercussions? Jacob Tanswell writes.
After periods of sustained success, Bournemouth and Spurs have had a campaign to forget. But both need an end-of-season push to secure their club’s long-term future.
Despite Reading’s woes, there are signs of something happening at the Madjeski and a cultural shift is to embark. A reliance on academy players could be the most vital decision of them all. Jacob Tanswell writes from the Madjeski Stadium.
Since their return to the Championship seven years ago, Reading have gone through all the trials and tribulations you could possibly ever have in just one division. They are safe for this season, but they need to push on the next.
He shutdown Sterling and foiled Manchester City’s ballerinas. Kyle Walker-Peters was the unheralded hero in a stunning night at St Mary’s.
Three months with no game and their first competitive match is the small matter of a play-off semi-final. How are the players able to cope with the pressure? Jacob Tanswell writes from Fratton Park.
At St Mary’s, our reporter Jacob Tanswell watched on from the stands as Southampton once again created their own downfall.
After suffering back-to-back away defeats upon their return to Premier League action, Arsenal travel south with a point to prove. But given their notoriously poor record at St Mary’s, they are expected to face yet another away day examination.
Danny Ings carried on his sublime form with a man-of-the-match performance against Norwich, sealing a commanding 3-0 Southampton display against Norwich.
Six points from safety, Norwich know they have to hit the ground running if they are to have any chance of staying up. This begins with the visit of Southampton.
From brilliance at Birmingham to Southampton’s outsider, Che Adams is struggling. And not just in the goalscoring department. Jacob Tanswell writes.