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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 152 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

Elyounoussi’s woeful recent Celtic form may come as a worry
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Elyounoussi’s woeful recent Celtic form may come as a worry

Mohamed Elyounoussi re-joined Celtic over the summer.  The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Parkhead, making 20 appearances and scoring seven goals in all competitions (Transfermarkt).  He was reportedly hopeful of joining the Hoops on a permanent deal prior to the coming campaign, however, the Norwegian had to make do with a second loan stint […]

Southampton should consider reigniting Choudhury interest
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Southampton should consider reigniting Choudhury interest

Southampton brought in four new additions during the summer transfer window. Ralph Hasenhuttl landed right-back Kyle Walker-Peters, centre-back Mohammed Salisu, defensive midfielder Ibrahima Diallo and winger Theo Walcott. However, one man who the Saints reportedly showed an interest but failed to land was Leicester City’s, Hamza Choudhury. The youngster was touted as a replacement for Danish midfielder […]

Southampton fans react to Kevin Friend’s Everton appointment
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Southampton fans react to Kevin Friend’s Everton appointment

Southampton host Everton on Sunday afternoon, looking to stretch their unbeaten run in the Premier League to four games. Kevin Friend will be the man in the middle for the meeting at St Mary’s, and that official confirmation hasn’t gone down well with several Saints supporters on social media. Friend will be assisted by Simon Beck and Eddie […]

Southampton fans split on Redmond after Chelsea performance
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Southampton fans split on Redmond after Chelsea performance

Southampton came away from Stamford Bridge with a point against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon. The Saints came from behind twice against Frank Lampard’s side, with Jannik Vestergaard heading in a dramatic injury-time equaliser for a share of the spoils. However, one player who has been talked about by several Saints supporters is Nathan Redmond. The 26-year-old was […]

Hasenhuttl was right to put the brakes on Adams’ Leeds move in January
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Hasenhuttl was right to put the brakes on Adams’ Leeds move in January

Leeds United were after Che Adams during the January transfer window earlier this year. The Whites, who were pushing for promotion to the Premier League back then, reportedly made three ‘loan-to-buy’ bids for the forward, with the final offer in the region of £20million. All were rejected by the Saints, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s stance on any transfer […]

Southampton had the last laugh when it came to Victor Wanyama
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Southampton had the last laugh when it came to Victor Wanyama

Victor Wanyama left Tottenham earlier this year on a free transfer, ending his four-year association in north London. The midfielder moved to the MLS to sign for the Montreal Impact and has since made 18 league appearances. The Kenyan only managed 15 top-flight appearances for Spurs in his last two campaigns, falling out of favour […]

Saints fans react as club top league ranks in off the ball statistic
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Saints fans react as club top league ranks in off the ball statistic

Sky Sports confirmed on Monday evening that Southampton are leading the way in the Premier League for opposition passes allowed per defensive action.  And that has got plenty of Saints fans talking on social media.  Ahead of Leeds United’s clash with Wolves at Elland Road, the Whites’ work rate came into topic, with Jamie Carragher […]

Saints fans react to Danny Ings contract update
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Saints fans react to Danny Ings contract update

Southampton striker Danny Ings is close to agreeing on a new long-term contract with the club. And, as expected, the news has gone down a treat with the Saints faithful. According to the reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic, Southampton are confident of extending the 28-year-old’s current deal at St Mary’s, the one he signed […]

Saints fans full of praise for Jannik Vestergaard
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Saints fans full of praise for Jannik Vestergaard

Jannik Vestergaard has been in fine form this season, which has led to plenty of praise from several Saints supporters on social media. The 28-year-old, who was heavily linked with a big-money move to Leciester City over the summer, helped Denmark to a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over England on Wednesday. Vestergaard came on […]

Saints fans hoping Alex Jankewitz will be handed first-team chance soon
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Saints fans hoping Alex Jankewitz will be handed first-team chance soon

Southampton midfielder Alex Jankewitz has been away on international duty with Switzerland’s Under-21 side. The 18-year-old came on as a substitute in the 3-0 wins over Georgia and Liechtenstein and has been on the lips of several Southampton supporters in recent days. The teenager is reportedly on the radar of both Barcelona and Parma, who […]

Mendy and Chilwell Chelsea doubts for Southampton clash
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Mendy and Chilwell Chelsea doubts for Southampton clash

Premier League football returns this weekend, with Southampton set to travel to Stamford Bridge to face Frank Lampard’s Chelsea on Saturday. However, the Blues boss has been handed a double injury blow ahead of the meeting, with Edouard Mendy and Ben Chilwell both slight doubts to face Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side, according to talkSPORT. Chilwell withdrew from […]