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Oliver Birch

Oliver Birch

Sports Journalist · 49 articles

Saints set to miss out on Port Vale youngster Luke Daley
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Saints set to miss out on Port Vale youngster Luke Daley

Southampton appear to have missed out on Port Vale youngster Luke Daley as Huddersfield Town look set to sign the winger. Liverpool were also said to be eyeing a move for the youngster who currently plays for Port Vale’s under 16 side, but according to the Stoke Sentinel, the Terriers are close to signing Daley. The […]

Yoshida set to miss final game of the season
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Yoshida set to miss final game of the season

Maya Yoshida will not feature for Southampton in the final game of the league season, as already relegated Huddersfield Town travel to St Mary’s. Yoshida has missed Saints’ last two games due to a virus, and manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed that he will rest the Japan international to allow him to recover in time […]

Mick McCarthy “delighted” with Shane Long’s goalscoring form
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Mick McCarthy “delighted” with Shane Long’s goalscoring form

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has revealed his delight with Shane Long’s recent run of goalscoring form and is happy to see the striker back playing regularly for Southampton. The 32-year-old has helped Saints avoid relegation from the Premier League this season, with his strikes against Bournemouth, Watford and Wolves all helping to earn […]

Hasenhuttl “very happy” after avoiding relegation
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Hasenhuttl “very happy” after avoiding relegation

Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed his delight after securing Southampton’s Premier League status for next season following Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Bournemouth. The point gained against the Cherries coupled with Cardiff’s defeat against already relegated Fulham was enough to secure Saints’ Premier League survival after another season spent battling to avoid the drop. And speaking to […]

Saints given boost in Augustin pursuit
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Saints given boost in Augustin pursuit

Southampton have been given a boost in their pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Jean-Kevin Augustin with the Bundesliga side reportedly looking to offload the 21-year-old this summer.  Ralph Hasenhuttl, who managed Augustin during his time in charge of Leipzig, is said to be an admirer of the forward and the Daily Mail linked Saints with […]

Hasenhuttl praises Newcastle following defeat
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Hasenhuttl praises Newcastle following defeat

Ralph Hasenhuttl has praised Newcastle’s performance on Saturday as Ayoze Perez inspired the Magpies to a 3-1 victory over Southampton.  The Spaniard netted a superb hat-trick to move Rafael Benitez’s side 10 points clear of the relegation zone, while Saints remain just five points clear of Cardiff in 18th.  Half time substitute Mario Lemina had […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Newcastle?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Newcastle?

Southampton remain just five points clear of the relegation zone after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. Two quick-fire goals from Ayoze Perez in the first half gave the Magpies a 2-0 lead, before substitute Mario Lemina gave Saints hope with a fine finish on the hour mark. Perez completed his hat-trick […]

Claude Puel opens up about his time at Southampton
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Claude Puel opens up about his time at Southampton

Former Southampton manager Claude Puel has opened up about his time at St Mary’s, and he believes he did not have the right kind of “image” needed to succeed at the club.  On paper, Puel’s time in charge of Saints was a relative success; guiding the club to an eighth placed finish and a League […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Wolves?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Wolves?

Southampton made it three wins from their last three Premier League games at St Mary’s on Saturday, with a 3-1 victory over Wolves.  Nathan Redmond opened the scoring early on for Saints, before Willy Boly equalised prior to the half hour mark. Redmond grabbed his second two minutes later, however, before Shane Long wrapped up […]

Saints set to miss out on promising Motherwell youngster
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Saints set to miss out on promising Motherwell youngster

Southampton appear to have missed out on the chance to sign Motherwell’s Stuart McKinstry, with Football Insider reporting that Leeds United are close to agreeing a deal for highly rated youngster.  A number of clubs are interested in the 16-year-old, including Saints, but Leeds are reportedly in pole position to land the promising attacker. According to the […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Brighton?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Brighton?

Southampton edged closer to Premier League safety with a vital 1-0 win over Brighton at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side moved five points clear of Cardiff in the relegation zone, though the Bluebirds have the chance to close the gap when they host Chelsea on Sunday. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg finished off a […]

Ward-Prowse praises Hasenhuttl following Spurs victory
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Ward-Prowse praises Hasenhuttl following Spurs victory

James Ward-Prowse praised Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl following their 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Saturday. The midfielder scored his second free kick in successive league games to complete the comeback for Saints, who fell behind in the first half after Harry Kane gave Spurs the lead. The away side spurned a host of chances, hitting […]