Rickie Lambert: A True Southampton Legend

In life, there will always be setbacks, but if you have the desire and belief to climb the ladder to success, it will come to you. That is the story of outgoing Southampton striker Rickie Lambert who is set to move to his boyhood club, Liverpool. Born in the Kirkby area of the city, Lambert was released by the Reds when he was 15 and has gone on an incredible journey that not even himself could have predicted. However, nobody can take away any of that from a man who never gave a sign of giving up. 

Saints Open With Trip to the Baggies

Southampton will travel to The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the 2013/2014 season. The Saints will be looking to avenge the 2-0 defeat by the Baggies on Bonfire Night where a Peter Odemwingie double secured the win for Steve Clarke’s side.

Fan Interview: Stoke City

The end is nigh for Southampton’s first season back in the Premier League as it draws to a close later today. It has been a season full of ups and down to say the least. However, the main aim of survival has been achieved so it will count as a successful return to the top flight. Their last game sees the Saints play host to Stoke City who themselves will play Premier League football next season.

Representing Stoke City is Sean Ruane, a.k.a The Hairy Potter. Sean has been following The Potters for 40 years  and has just been voted as the club’s Fan of the Year so we send Sean congratulations for the award!

Why Morgan Schneiderlin Should Win The Player of the Season Award

As the 2012/2013 Premier League season enters its final month, it gives the fans of some clubs to reflect on the pros and cons of their respective club’s performances. Their opinions will definitely be heard as the clubs’ annual award ceremonies are just around the corner. This isn’t any different for Southampton Football Club, where they have endured campaign with plenty of emotions and transformations. Their Premier League status is still yet to be secured for another season after Saturday’s 3-0 home defeat to West Brom. The fans now face the difficult task of voting for their Player of the Season where there have been some outstanding performers in the Saints squad. For me, with plenty of thought and consideration, there was only one person who got my vote and that is:

Morgan Schneiderlin.

Fan Interview: West Bromwich Albion

This weekend sees Southampton take on West Bromwich Albion at St. Mary’s where both teams have had a fantastic season to date. In the reverse fixture, the Baggies secured a 2-0 win on Bonfire Night which left the Saints on four points from their first 10 matches. A lot of events have happened since then and now only six points separates the two clubs in the table. A win for Mauricio Pochettino’s men could almost secure another season in the Premier League as well as increasing their current unbeaten run which stands at six games.

Ahead of the match, I’ve asked a West Brom fan on his views and the representing the Baggies is Daniel Cannon. He has been a lifelong fan of his beloved Baggies and is a season ticket holder at The Hawthorns. His first game was when he was five-years-old where he saw West Brom beat Bury 1-0 in 1999. Welcome to “And It’s All Southampton FC!” Dan!

Fan Interview: Swansea City

Southampton make the trip to South Wales on Saturday as they face Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. Mauricio Pochettino’s men will be looking to extend their current unbeaten run which stands at five matches (three wins and two draws). It will be a fascinating but tough game for the Saints as they haven’t won in Swansea since 1962, when both clubs when in the old Division Two.

Representing Swansea on the firing end of my questions is Matthew Phillips who has been supporting the Swans since 2000. Welcome to “And It’s All Southampton FC!” Matthew!

An Interview with ReadingFC__News

This Saturday sees a big six-pointer at the Madjeski Stadium between Reading and Southampton where it has the makings of a cracker. The two teams met back in December where the Saints won 1-0 thanks to Jason Puncheon’s strike and there has been a lot that has happened since the previous fixture. Ahead of the match, I decided to get a Reading fan’s viewpoint of their season so far. 

Introducing ReadingFC___News; who runs an unofficial Twitter account dedicated to the Royals with the latest news at the club. He has been supporting Reading for 20 years now where he has seen a lot of ups and downs at the during that time. 

Safety Still To Be Assured

It’s a fantastic time to be a Saints fan currently; sitting twelfth in the Premier League on 34 points after consecutive home wins against Liverpool and Chelsea respectively and playing fast-flowing attacking football. However, the Saints still need to get over the last few hurdles in the fight for survival with seven games remaining.

Redknapp Prepares Return to St. Mary’s With QPR

If you mention the name of Harry Redknapp around the streets of Southampton, there will be a guarantee of moans filled with anger, disgust and enrage. This Saturday sees the former Saints boss take his QPR side to St. Mary’s in a crucial six-pointer towards the bottom of the Premier League. It will be the first time Redknapp will have returned to Southampton after his disastrous tenure between December 2004 and December 2005.

Saints Fans React to the Appointment of Mauricio Pochettino

Shocked. Incensed. Astounded. Those were some of the words to describe the events at Southampton Football Club on 18th January. It was easy to forget the new Saints boss, Mauricio Pochettino, as the fans warmed to love Nigel Adkins after an unforgettable job during his two-and-a-half years at St. Mary’s.

A Tribute To Nigel Adkins

Nigel Adkins has been sacked as Southampton manager after two-and-a-half years at the club. His replacement is former Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino who joins on a two-and-a-half year deal.

Southampton Reflect On An Amazing 2012: Part One

The year of 2012 has seen plenty of memorable sporting action for everyone to talk about for years to come. It was no different for Southampton Football Club. The Saints enjoyed a superb second half to the 2011/2012 season by securing their second consecutive promotion to the Premier League. It would be the first time in seven years, that the club would play in the top flight of English football and so far, it has been a mixed campaign for Nigel Adkins. Despite this, the Saints are gathering some form which can only bring positives into the New Year.

Saints Come Out On Top In El Sackico

Southampton secured their first away points of the season with a 3-1 win at fellow strugglers Queens Park Rangers. The Saints took a deserving lead through Rickie Lambert heading into an empty net before Jason Puncheon’s curling effort doubled the visitors’ lead on the stroke of half-time. Summer signing Junior Hoillet pulled a goal back for QPR just after the interval. However, Nigel Adkins men finally killed the game off late on when Morgan Schneiderlin’s cross caused defender Anton Ferdinand to turn the ball into his own net.

‘Cortese has his full backing’ – Nigel Adkins

Southampton boss Nigel Adkins has assured fans that his future at the club is safe despite his side’s poor start to the new season. Adkins has been the favourite to be the first Premier League manager to be sacked among the bookmakers as Southampton are currently routed to the bottom of the table after ten matches. The 2-0 defeat at West Brom on Bonfire Night was the latest result to increase the pressure on Adkins, where it caused chairman Nicola Cortese to have crunch talks with the Liverpudlian the following day.

Pressure Increases On Adkins After West Ham Defeat

Southampton manager, Nigel Adkins, is under huge pressure after watching his side crash to a 4-1 defeat at West Ham on Saturday. After a goalless first half (where the visitors were in the ascendancy), the Saints conceded two goals in three minutes; firstly from Mark Noble's free-kick and the second from a tap-in by Kevin Nolan. Adam Lallana scored for the Saints. However, Noble scored from the spot ten minutes later before Modibo Maiga finished the scoring late on. 

Home Is Where The Heart Is

It has been a very difficult start to the season for Southampton on their return to the Premier League. Despite showing the world that they can compete with England's elite, Nigel Adkins' men have three points from their first six games. 

Southampton v Aston Villa - Preview

Southampton will be relishing the opportunity to win their first points of the season when they host Aston Villa on Saturday. The Saints have lost all of their four Premier League matches so far including the 6-1 hammering at Arsenal last weekend. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have started to gather some form under Paul Lambert after their 2-0 victory over Swansea on Saturday and currently sit in 13th on four points. 

Plenty To Ponder After Arsenal Thrashing

Four games into their first season back in the Premier League for seven years, Southampton remain pointless after their 6-1 thrashing at Arsenal on Saturday. It was a harsh lesson for the Saints, as the Gunners out-shone the newly-promoted side on a sunny afternoon at the Emirates Stadium. 

Southampton Face A Reality Check

Every Southampton fan had been looking forward to the new season in the Premier League for the first time since 2005. After an incredible and brave performance in the 3-2 defeat to Manchester City, the Saints were given a reality check on Saturday in their first home match of the season, by losing 2-0 to Wigan. Many fans, including myself, were thinking that Southampton would get their first points of the campaign. However, a classy performance from Wigan showed the Saints what it takes to establish themselves as a top flight club. It doesn't get any easier for Southampton, as their next two fixtures are really challenging with a home game against Manchester United on Sunday afternoon before travelling to Arsenal two weeks later. 

Southampton Prepare For Life Back In The Premier League

The wait is almost over for Southampton as they get ready for life back in the top flight for the first time since 2005. 112 days after the Saints secured promotion on the final day of last season, Nigel Adkins' men travel to the new Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. It is a tough start for the Saints however the fans will be glad to be back where they feel the club belongs.