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Elliott Cuff

Elliott Cuff

Sports Journalist · 63 articles

Vestergaard hopes to be given chance to impress
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Vestergaard hopes to be given chance to impress

Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard hopes to be given a fresh start under new manager Ralph Hasenhüttl. The Denmark international has struggled for consistent game time since signing from Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer, featuring just eight times this season. But with Hasenhüttl having taken his first training session on Friday, Vestergaard hopes the impressive coach […]

Southampton coach Davis praises ‘great fit’ Hasenhuttl
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Southampton coach Davis praises ‘great fit’ Hasenhuttl

Southampton coach Kelvin Davis has sung the praises of new boss Ralph Hasenhüttl, believing the club’s new coach to be a good fit at the club. Hasenhüttl began his two-and-a-half year reign at St Mary’s this morning, replacing Davis who took temporary charge of the Saints against Tottenham on Tuesday night. Davis, who has been with […]

Hughes says Saints need to be more clinical
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Hughes says Saints need to be more clinical

Southampton manager Mark Hughes says his team needs to be more clinical and take their chances. The Saints have dropped to 16th place in the Premier League table, only two points above the relegation zone, having lost their last three games without scoring. And while Hughes is satisfied that the South Coast club are creating […]

Long fit for Ireland weekend clash
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Long fit for Ireland weekend clash

Southampton forward Shane Long has handed Republic of Ireland a boost after taking part in full training earlier today. The 31-year old striker was considered a doubt for ROI’s Nations League tie against Denmark on Saturday after picking up an ankle knock. However, he has seemingly shaken the injury off, and will be ready to […]

Hughes hails crucial away support
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Hughes hails crucial away support

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has praised fan support, following the club selling out their away allocation for Saturday’s clash against Wolves at Molineux. 3,000 Saints fans are expected to make the journey, where Hughes will be hoping to get his side back on track after a 3-0 routing from Liverpool last weekend. Speaking in his […]

Ings set to return against Wolves
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Ings set to return against Wolves

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has confirmed that Danny Ings is set for recall against Wolves on Saturday, while Shane Long will miss the Premier League tie. Ings missed last weekend’s clash with Liverpool under the terms of his loan agreement where he couldn’t face his parent club, and he will likely return to Saints’ starting […]

Hoedt accepts he needs to step up this season
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Hoedt accepts he needs to step up this season

Southampton defender Wesley Hoedt is embracing the challenge of having to replace now Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk for the Saints. Originally signed to partner the commanding Dutchman in the heart of Southampton’s defence, Van Dijk’s departure in late December left the South Coast club without it’s rock at the back, which could certainly be considered a […]

Hughes warns Saints fans not to rush Ings
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Hughes warns Saints fans not to rush Ings

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has warned fans not to expect too much too soon from new signing Danny Ings. The Liverpool loanee, who signed for his boyhood club on transfer deadline day, scored his first goal of the season in a 2-1 loss against Everton last weekend. However, Hughes is keen to downplay expectations, with […]

Hughes confirms Elyounoussi set to miss Everton clash
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Hughes confirms Elyounoussi set to miss Everton clash

Southampton manager has confirmed that new signing Mohamed Elyounoussi is the only player who is a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Everton. Speaking ahead of the club’s first away game of the season, Hughes confirmed that the Norway international was carrying a hamstring issue, but also confirmed that midfielder Stuart Armstrong would be […]

Southampton to pip competitors to Swiss wonderkid Jankewitz
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Southampton to pip competitors to Swiss wonderkid Jankewitz

Southampton have won the race to sign Swiss wonder-kid Alexandre Jankewitz, according to Tutto Mercato Web. The 16-year old midfielder, who plays for Servette in the Swiss second tier, had been linked with Manchester United, Tonttenham and Juventus, but the Saints have apparently beat out the competition. The Switzerland youth international will join the club […]

Klopp praises ‘outstanding’ Ings in heartfelt tribute
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Klopp praises ‘outstanding’ Ings in heartfelt tribute

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has paid tribute to Danny Ings, after the striker left the club on Thursday evening. The 26-year old joined Southampton, his boyhood club, earlier today on a season-long loan, which the South Coast club have the obligation to make permanent next summer. Ings joined the Reds in 2015 from Burnley but […]

Hughes claims Saints fans will be ‘excited’ this season
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Hughes claims Saints fans will be ‘excited’ this season

Southampton manager Mark Hughes believes that the club’s will be ‘excited’ by his team this season. The South Coast club face Burnley in their opening fixture of the new campaign, but will face Borussia Monchengladbach first in their final pre-season match tomorrow afternoon. Speaking ahead of the Monchengladbach game about what his side can offer, […]