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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.

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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.

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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,…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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.…

5 years ago

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa COVID cancellation: Blessing?

If anyone needed reminding of the mess we all find ourselves in, Newcastle United have made sure that none of…

5 years ago

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, ,.…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

The swap deal that worked: Tottenham and Southampton reaping benefits of summer dealings

With Kyle Walker-Peters and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg swapping clubs this summer, Tom Hardy and Jacob Tanswell analyse the impact they've had…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

‘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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

‘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…

5 years ago

How following Saints has helped me build a bond with my blind father

Dan Jarvis explains how his love for Southampton has led him and his dad from Boundary Park to the San…

5 years ago

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,…

5 years ago

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