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Alex Jones

Alex Jones

Sports Journalist · 87 articles

Freelance content writer covering Everton, Celtic, Southampton and many more clubs. Long-suffering Crystal Palace fan.

Mark Lawrenson predicts  defeat for Southampton against the Red Devils
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Mark Lawrenson predicts defeat for Southampton against the Red Devils

BBC Sports Pundit Mark Lawrenson has issued a grim prediction over Southampton’s prospects ahead of their weekend clash with Manchester United. The Saints infamously suffered an acrimonious 9-0 defeat at Old Trafford last season and host the Red Devils knowing their impressive 5-1 demolition of arch-rivals Leeds United will buoy them with confidence. Southampton’s 3-1 […]

Virals: Tweet highlights Southampton’s opening-day woes
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Virals: Tweet highlights Southampton’s opening-day woes

Southampton fans may find themselves grimacing at a list of opening day facts surrounding the club ahead of the kicking-off of the new campaign against Everton. New Toffees boss Rafa Benitez makes his Evertonian managerial debut against Hasenhuttl’s side, with both clubs keen to get off to a victorious start. As shared on Twitter by […]

Virals: Journalist confirms two PL clubs keen on Saints star Ward-Prowse
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Virals: Journalist confirms two PL clubs keen on Saints star Ward-Prowse

Mike McGrath of The Telegraph, who broke the news of Jannik Vestergaard’s imminent sale to Leicester, has also claimed on Twitter that clubs are circling for Saints star James Ward-Prowse. Twitter: #Spurs and #AVFC Villa prepare move for #SaintsFC captain James Ward-Prowse https://t.co/DPfo6ltgFx (@mcgrathmike) Aston Villa had shown previous interest in the Saints captain earlier […]

Virals: Romano confirms Southampton will ‘soon’ sell Jannik Vestergaard
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Virals: Romano confirms Southampton will ‘soon’ sell Jannik Vestergaard

Southampton are nearing the sale of Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard, according to Italian football expert Fabrizio Romano. The journalist issued a trademark statement in which his signature ‘here-we-go’ declaration, indicating that a deal is concluded, could be said with certainty ‘soon’. Twitter: Jannik Vestergaard set to join to Leicester, agreement reached and here-we-go soon. Deal […]

Virals: Alan Shearer praises Southampton and new signing Adam Armstrong
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Virals: Alan Shearer praises Southampton and new signing Adam Armstrong

The all-time Premier League top goalscorer and ex-Saints man Alan Shearer has taken to social media to congratulate Southampton’s newest recruit. Southampton confirmed on Tuesday evening that Adam Armstrong has completed his move to the club, with the Saints taking to Twitter to broadcast the news. Twitter: Here he is! #SaintsFC is delighted to confirm […]

Virals: Southampton confirm Adam Armstrong signing
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Virals: Southampton confirm Adam Armstrong signing

Southampton have confirmed that Adam Armstrong has completed his move to the club with the Saints taking to Twitter to broadcast the news. The Saints initially teased the signing on Twitter with a Spider-Man-themed meme featuring the face of Stuart Armstrong in reference to both players sharing a surname. Twitter: https://t.co/99IaIebCPj (@SouthamptonFC) The ex-Newcastle prospect […]

Virals: Journalist expects imminent confirmation of Saints signing
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Virals: Journalist expects imminent confirmation of Saints signing

Journalist Ryan Taylor has taken to Twitter to claim that Southampton should confirm the signing of forward Adam Armstrong later today. The Daily Express columnist took to Twitter in response to the Saints’ announcement video confirming a separate loan deal for young Chelsea striker Armando Broja. In his response, the journalist indicated that he expects […]

Virals: Saints confirm arrival of Chelsea striker Armando Broja
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Virals: Saints confirm arrival of Chelsea striker Armando Broja

Southampton have taken to social media to confirm the loan signing of Albanian striker Armando Broja on loan from Chelsea. The 19-year-old has impressively notched up six senior caps for Albania and will look to ease the burden left on the club’s striking options following Danny Ings’ sudden departure to Aston Villa. The Slough-born loanee […]

Virals: Manager confirms Adam Armstrong is Southampton-bound
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Virals: Manager confirms Adam Armstrong is Southampton-bound

Blackburn Rovers have taken to social media to publicly confirm that their star striker Adam Armstrong is travelling to Southampton to complete a move to Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. Taking to Twitter, a statement from the club read: “[Blackburn manager] Tony Mowbray has confirmed in his pre-match press conference that a fee has been agreed with […]

Virals: Saints Confirm Signing of Dynel Simeu
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Virals: Saints Confirm Signing of Dynel Simeu

Southampton have taken to social media to confirm the arrival of 19-year-old centre-back Dynel Simeu on a free transfer. Twitter: #SaintsFC is pleased to confirm the signing of highly-rated young defender Dynel Simeu, who will join the club’s B… https://t.co/IQ8w4WNakP (@SouthamptonFC) The bulwark was previously plying his trade within the youth ranks of Chelsea but […]

Virals: Nicolo Schira Confirms Saints Target Available for Loan
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Virals: Nicolo Schira Confirms Saints Target Available for Loan

Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira has re-iterated Southampton’s long-standing interest in Manchester United defender Brandon Williams but claims Norwich will enter the race. The writer took to Twitter to confirm the update, indicating that the Red Devils will push ahead in sanctioning a loan deal for the young full-back. https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1419514895272484864 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side already […]

Virals: New Saints Signing Romain Perraud Flaunted
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Virals: New Saints Signing Romain Perraud Flaunted

Southampton fans were treated to the sight of new signing Romain Perraud for the first time during his pre-season cameo in Southampton’s 1-1 draw with Fulham. Perraud’s arrival off the back of an impressive spell with Ligue 1 side Stade Brestois has been a highlight of Southampton’s transfer window to date, with the left-back filling […]