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Rob Sills

Rob Sills

Sports Journalist · 94 articles

Two ex-Saints to look out for against Sheffield United
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Two ex-Saints to look out for against Sheffield United

Southampton return to Premier League action this weekend when they make the trip to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have picked up four points from a possible six in their last two games and will hope to go three top-flight games unbeaten on Saturday.  Sheffield United have made a decent start […]

Tadic named on FIFpro shortlist – did Saints sell him at the wrong time?
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Tadic named on FIFpro shortlist – did Saints sell him at the wrong time?

Former Southampton star Dusan Tadic has been named on the 15-man shortlist for the FIFPro World XI Midfielders category. Twitter: The 15-man shortlist for the FIFPro World XI Midfielders category: Arthur Busquets Casemiro De Bruyne… https://t.co/tW4QjONSEA (@btsportfootball) The Serbian departed St Mary’s last summer for Dutch giants Ajax, where he has seen his career go […]

Oriol Romeu: Southampton’s unsung centrepiece
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Oriol Romeu: Southampton’s unsung centrepiece

I think it’s fair to say that Oriol Romeu has had nothing short of a sublime start to 2019/20 season. The 27-year-old has been an ever-present in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s starting line-ups so far this campaign and has really hit the ground running, producing some brilliant, workman-like displays.  His performance against Manchester United was arguably one […]

Key Battles: Southampton v Manchester United
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Key Battles: Southampton v Manchester United

After securing back-to-back clean sheets in consecutive victories against Brighton and Fulham, Southampton face a more difficult task as they prepare to host Manchester United on Saturday. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have been performing well as of late, with the squad looking to produce another gutsy display as they attempt to earn their second Premier League […]

Key Battles: Fulham v Southampton (Carabao Cup)
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Key Battles: Fulham v Southampton (Carabao Cup)

Southampton get their first cup campaign underway on Tuesday as they face Championship hopefuls Fulham in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side earned their first points of the new season in the Premier League on Saturday, with an impressive 2-0 victory against Brighton.  They will be hoping to replicate that performance and […]

Key Battles: Brighton v Southampton
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Key Battles: Brighton v Southampton

Southampton will be hoping to bounce back from their disappointing start to the 2019/20 season, as they prepare to face Brighton on Saturday.  Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have lost their opening two fixtures against Burnley and Liverpool respectively and will be aiming to get some points on the board at the Amex. Saints ran out 1-0 […]

Key Battles: Southampton v Liverpool
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Key Battles: Southampton v Liverpool

Southampton will be desperate to bounce back from their appalling start to the new Premier League season when they welcome Liverpool to St Mary’s on Saturday.  Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side were well beaten 3-0 by Burnley last weekend, with defensive frailties proving costly once again as an Ashley Barnes double and a Johann Berg Gudmundsson finish […]

Burnley 3-0 Southampton: Twitter reacts
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Burnley 3-0 Southampton: Twitter reacts

Southampton got their 2019/20 campaign off to the worst possible start as they slumped to a embarrassing 3-0 defeat against Burnley. An Ashley Barnes double and a Johann Berg Gudmundsson strike condemned Saints to an abysmal loss at Turf Moor, with Ralph Hasenhuttl describing it as “absolutely disappointing,” according to the Daily Echo. Saints fans […]

Angus Gunn salutes Hojbjerg following crucial Brighton win
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Angus Gunn salutes Hojbjerg following crucial Brighton win

Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn hailed team-mate Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg following his sides hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton, describing him as a “a great player to have”. The Dane’s fourth goal of the season proved the difference at the Amex Stadium, where Southampton upset the hosts and took another big step towards Premier League survival. Gunn, who […]

Ings back in contention for crucial Brighton clash
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Ings back in contention for crucial Brighton clash

Southampton could be handed a major boost ahead of their crucial Premier League tie against Brighton on Saturday, with Danny Ings said to be back in contention. Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed that the striker is coming to the end of a long injury lay-off and could return at the Amex, where a win for Saints would […]

Hasenhuttl coy over Charlie Austin future
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Hasenhuttl coy over Charlie Austin future

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted that Charlie Austin’s future at the club is in the balance as the transfer deadline draws nearer.  Austin has been surrounded by transfer speculation in recent days regarding his Southampton future, but according to The Daily Echo, Hasenhuttl insisted that he is happy to keep the 29-year-old if he has to, […]

Jake Hesketh set for MK Dons loan move
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Jake Hesketh set for MK Dons loan move

Saints youngster Jake Hesketh is set to depart the club again with a loan move to MK Dons looking likely, according to Sky Sports. The 22-year-old has spent the first half of this season on loan at League One outfit Burton Albion, where he scored three goals in 23 appearances. His first league goal for […]