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Max Burke

Max Burke

Sports Journalist · 30 articles

Players Saints could sign under Manuel Pellegrini
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Players Saints could sign under Manuel Pellegrini

After losing Ronald Koeman to Everton last week, Southampton are on the lookout for a new manager. Various names have been thrown up in the air since Koeman’s departure, with some high-profile and low-profile managers reportedly in the running to become Saints boss. These included managers like former Ajax manager, Frank de Boer, Bournemouth coach, […]

Koeman at Saints – In pictures
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Koeman at Saints – In pictures

After Ronald Koeman’s reign at Saints came to a close, we look at the Dutchman’s time on the South coast – in pictures. Koeman guided Saints to Europa League football in both of his two seasons in charge, finishing seventh and sixth, respectively. There were many great moments for the Saints fans to enjoy during […]

Hunter praises fit-again Rodriguez
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Hunter praises fit-again Rodriguez

Southampton’s technical director, Martin Hunter, has praised striker, Jay Rodriguez, insisting that the Lancashire-born front-man was terrific in the Saints under-21’s 5-0 triumph over Liverpool last Sunday. Rodriguez netted a hat-trick as he stepped up his recovery from his foot injury which has had him ruled out since mid-October. Hunter praised Rodriguez for his actions, […]

Forster hopeful of England return
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Forster hopeful of England return

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has said that making an appearance for England in either of the upcoming internationals would be the ‘icing on the cake’. Forster is in line to make his first England appearance in just less than 18 months, with the three Lions facing Germany and the Netherlands in the space of four […]

We’re back where we belong – Van Dijk
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We’re back where we belong – Van Dijk

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk has insisted that his side are back on track, after following up a mid-season blip with five successive clean sheets and climbing six places in the Premier League table. This isn’t the limit for Saints and they will be aiming to go even higher in the table and maybe even […]

Targett looking to repeat history
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Targett looking to repeat history

Southampton left-back Matt Targett is looking to repeat history when Saints travel to the Emirates on Tuesday to face title-hunting Arsenal. The last time Targett played at Arsenal was in September 2014; a 2-1 victory over the Gunners. A penalty from Dusan Tadic levelled the scoring and a long distance strike from the departed Nathaniel […]

I’m not here to be like Le Tissier or Lambert – Austin
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I’m not here to be like Le Tissier or Lambert – Austin

Charlie Austin has insisted that Southampton fans should not compare him to some of the club’s legends just yet, such as Matt Le Tissier and Rickie Lambert. Austin’s arrival was greeted with great joy by the south coast faithful, with Saints finally signing what they have needed for the past two years; an out-and-out goalscorer. […]

Koeman hints at potential start for Tadic
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Koeman hints at potential start for Tadic

After two successful cameo, appearances which resulted in Dusan Tadic scoring two goals within minutes and ultimately Saints winning the game; the Serbian has given manager Ronald Koeman a selection headache for Saturday’s trip to Manchester United. What has happened in the last two games, was a repeat of when Saints visited Old Trafford last […]

Permanent formation change possible – Koeman
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Permanent formation change possible – Koeman

Ronald Koeman has revealed that a permanent switch to a 3-5-2 or a 5-3-2  formation could be on the agenda, after the success that has come from using it over the past two games. The more defensive formation has worked wonders for Saints in the Premier League, producing two fine defensive displays and also five […]

Ramirez set for transfer talks
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Ramirez set for transfer talks

Southampton are looking to offload attacking midfielder Gaston Ramirez, with the Uruguayan entering the last six months of his contract, Saints are looking to get a little bit of the £12.5m they paid for him three-and-a-half years ago. There is a possibility that he could return to Bologna, the team Southampton signed him from, for […]

Koeman delighted with West Brom victory
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Koeman delighted with West Brom victory

Ronald Koeman came away from St Mary’s smiling, as Southampton recorded their second victory in a week, with a comfortable 3-0 home win over West Brom. James Ward-Prowse opened the scoring with a magnificent free kick from the left-hand side in the fifth minute before doubling his tally for the game, as well as his […]

Shane Long going nowhere – Koeman
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Shane Long going nowhere – Koeman

Shane Long has been putting in some spectacular, hard working performances over the course of the last few games, attracting interest from two of England’s biggest clubs; Tottenham and Liverpool. After the announcement of Charlie Austin signing for Southampton, it fueled speculation that the Republic of Ireland international could be on his way out of […]