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.

We are Southampton, we're Premier League!

It’s official, Southampton Football Club are back in the Premier League! 

Derby Stoppage Time Drama As Saints Return To The Top

Southampton returned to the top of the Championship despite a late equaliser from Portsmouth at St. Mary’s. Billy Sharp put the Saints in front before Chris Maguire’s thunder strike levelled for Pompey before half-time. Sharp headed in from Adam Lallana's corner on  89 minutes before David Norris' stunning volley rescued a point in dramatic fashion. Southampton are now top only on goal difference to Reading while Portsmouth remain in the relegation zone, six points from safety. 

Extra Sharp In Attack For Saints

Southampton have announced the signing of Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with the Saints to bolster their attacking options as they continue to show their ambition of returning to the Premier League. Sharp will wear the number 11 shirt as he swaps the red and white hoops of Doncaster for the famous red and white stripes of Southampton.