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Elliott Cuff

Elliott Cuff

Sports Journalist · 63 articles

Ward-Prowse wants to lose his nice guy image
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Ward-Prowse wants to lose his nice guy image

Southampton star James Ward-Prowse claims he wants to shake off the ‘academy boy’ tag that he has been saddled with. The 24-year old has risen through the ranks with the South Coast club and is now one of the stars under manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. Having recently received an England re-call after a slew of injuries […]

Southampton linked with summer return for forward Kamano
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Southampton linked with summer return for forward Kamano

Southampton ‘came close’ to signing Bordeaux forward Francois Kamano in January, according to reports, and could return with an offer in the summer. The Guinea international forward has been attracting attention this season, having scored nine times for the Ligue 1 outfit, and is being lined up as a potential target by a number of […]

Pochettino admits he cried after leaving Southampton
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Pochettino admits he cried after leaving Southampton

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he cried frequently after leaving Southampton in 2014. The Argentine coach is set to return to St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday when the Saints will host his high-flying Spurs side, and he reflected fondly on his time with the club, his first stint in English football. Talking in […]

Hasenhuttl warns Cardiff that his Southampton side ‘are hot’
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Hasenhuttl warns Cardiff that his Southampton side ‘are hot’

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhüttl has warned Cardiff ahead of this weekend’s Premier League tie, saying his side will be a very different side on Saturday. The Austrian coach faced the Bluebirds in his debut match as Saints manager back in December, where Cardiff would come away 1-0 victors. Despite Southampton’s disappointing result on Saturday, having […]

Hasenhüttl to take Southampton to Tenerife for training next week
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Hasenhüttl to take Southampton to Tenerife for training next week

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhüttl has revealed that he is to take his side to Tenerife for five days of intensive training next week. The Saints will travel on Monday and return on Friday, following Saturday’s game with Cardiff at St Mary’s Stadium, with Hasenhüttl determined to approach Arsenal on the 24th. Speaking on the club’s […]

Leicester and Wolves eye Austin move
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Leicester and Wolves eye Austin move

Leicester City and Wolves are reportedly interested in signing Charlie Austin this month, with the Southampton striker having been told he is free to leave the club during this transfer window. The 29-year old is due to become a free agent at the end of next season when his contract expires, and Saints are not […]

Forster reportedly close to signing for Leeds
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Forster reportedly close to signing for Leeds

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster could soon line up for Leeds United, according to football commentator Jim Proudfoot. Leeds have been desperate to sign a goalkeeper this month, following Jamal Blackman returning to Chelsea after picking up an injury. Twitter: I understand that Leeds’ hunt for an experienced goalkeeper will see them sign Fraser Forster from […]

Hasenhütll confirms Forster not part of his plans
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Hasenhütll confirms Forster not part of his plans

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhüttl has made clear his position on Fraser Forster, saying the goalkeeper isn’t part of his plans. Reports earlier this week had suggested that the third choice ‘keeper was set to be selected for the Saints’ game against Leicester this weekend. However Hasenhütll shot down the claim when asked whether he would […]

Milan cool interest in Gabbiadini
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Milan cool interest in Gabbiadini

AC Milan have reportedly cooled their interest in Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadini. The Italy international forward has been linked with a move away from St Mary’s, with his form with the Saints having declined in recent months. However, according to Il Milanista, a website subsidiary of La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso has […]

Hasenhütll warns players of “most dangerous” Man City
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Hasenhütll warns players of “most dangerous” Man City

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl has warned his players that they will face a ‘more dangerous’ Manchester City on Sunday, following their back-to-back Premier League defeats. City have lost their grip at the top of the Premier League table in recent weeks and now sit seven points behind Liverpool, following successive losses to Crystal Palace and […]

Obafemi scores debut Saints goal
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Obafemi scores debut Saints goal

Michael Obafemi scored his debut Southampton goal as the Saints beat Huddersfield 3-1 at the John Smith’s Stadium. Saints scored twice before half-time through Nathan Redmond and a Danny Ings penalty, before the Terriers brought one back shortly before the hour mark through Philip Billing. Obafemi restored the away side’s two-goal lead five minutes after […]

Southampton promote Fleming to first-team
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Southampton promote Fleming to first-team

Southampton have confirmed they have promoted Craig Fleming, with the former Norwich defender having joined manager Ralph Hasenhüttl’s staff on an initial deal until the end of the season. Fleming becomes a first-team assistant coach, having previously worked alongside Radhi Jaïdi in the club’s Under-23’s set-up. Fleming joined the Saints in 2015 as the club’s […]