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James Browning

James Browning

Sports Journalist · 10 articles

Editor-in-chief and head content creator for Read Man United

Klopp speaks of ‘special relationship’ between Reds and Saints
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Klopp speaks of ‘special relationship’ between Reds and Saints

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has poked fun at his club’s recent transfer dealings with Southampton, ahead of Saturday’s clash between the two sides. The Reds boss is looking for revenge this weekend after his side were held to a 0-0 draw by the Saints the last time they met, towards the tail end of the […]

Pellegrino can’t confirm Van Dijk will stay past January
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Pellegrino can’t confirm Van Dijk will stay past January

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has given Liverpool encouragement to make a move for Saints centre-back Virgil van Dijk in January, by refusing to confirm that the Dutchman will still be at St Mary’s following the conclusion of the January transfer window. This comes according to Daily Mirror, who carry quotes from the Saints boss, regarding […]

Gabbiadini compares Sofiane Boufal to Maradona
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Gabbiadini compares Sofiane Boufal to Maradona

Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadini has compared his team-mate Sofiane Boufal to the iconic Maradona. Speaking to Italian publication Corriere dello Sport about his move to the Saints, Gabbiadini said (via Sport Witness): I was already ready. The negotiations took around a month. In the meantime, I read up on the city. I also got in […]

Boufal hoping his best is yet to come after wonder goal
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Boufal hoping his best is yet to come after wonder goal

Southampton winger Sofiane Boufal is hoping to build on his wonder goal against West Bromwich Albion to offer even more for the Saints. Speaking after his magnificent goal against the Baggies at the weekend, Boufal said (via the Belfast Telegraph): When I went past one or two players I felt confident, and the rest of […]

Yoshida urges Saints teammates to show their character
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Yoshida urges Saints teammates to show their character

Southampton centre-back Maya Yoshida has issued a call to arms for his team-mates and insisted that the side need to both improve and pick up points in the next few weeks ahead of what is certainly a daunting festive schedule for the Saints. Speaking after the south coast side snatched a draw against Newcastle United […]

Rickie Lambert retires from playing football
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Rickie Lambert retires from playing football

Southampton legend Rickie Lambert has decided to retire from playing football. Twitter: Rickie Lambert has decided to retire from football (@RobHarris) The 35-year-old striker has been without a club since leaving Cardiff City in July this year and has now decided to call time on his playing career, which saw him score 241 goals for […]

Yoshida not pleased with Saints’ lack of consistency
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Yoshida not pleased with Saints’ lack of consistency

Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has slammed his team’s lack of consistency and underlined it as the reason why the Saints can’t compete with the likes of Manchester United for the top spots in the league. Southampton were narrow losers at the weekend when they faced the Red Devils, with Romelu Lukaku’s singular goal all that […]

Gabbiadini earns praise from Mourinho
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Gabbiadini earns praise from Mourinho

In-form Saints striker Manolo Gabbiadini has revealed what was said during a short conversation with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho following his performance in Sunday’s EFL Cup final defeat at Wembley. Gabbiadini, who has now scored five goals in just three games for the Saints, scored a clinical brace in the capital to ensure that […]

Pochettino waits in anticipation for St Mary’s return
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Pochettino waits in anticipation for St Mary’s return

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking forward to returning to St Mary’s to face Southampton this weekend. The Argentinian manager was in charge of the Saints for the 2013-14 season, leading them to an eight-placed finish in the Premier League, before being lured away by Spurs in the close-season; the men from White Hart […]

Saints vs Midtjylland – Form Guide
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Saints vs Midtjylland – Form Guide

Ronald Koeman’s Southampton side welcome Danish champions FC Midtjylland to St Mary’s on Thursday night in the first leg of two in the Europa League play-off round. The winners over two legs will progress to the group stages of the competition – Southampton would be joining Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur amongst many other big-name teams. […]