Jason Adds the Punch to the Squad

It has been a rollercoaster ride for Jason Puncheon during his Southampton career. It was a possibility that Saints fans would never see him play in the famous red and white stripes again, after his controversial outburst at executive chairman, Nicola Cortese, on the social media site, Twitter. Since his reprieve by Cortese back in January, Puncheon has certainly repaid the Italian and manager Nigel Adkins for his performances so far this season.

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. 

Puncheon Apologises For Twitter Rant

Southampton midfielder Jason Puncheon has been given a second bite of the dust at the club after a disciplinary meeting with chairman Nicola Cortese. The 25-year-old publicly criticised Cortese on the social networking site Twitter to establish his views on his current situation at the club. Since then, the slate has been wiped clean between the pair and Puncheon vows to get the Saints back to the Premier League. “When I signed here I said that within the three-and-a-half years on my contract that I wanted to get this club promoted to the Premier League. That has always been the case and I will do everything I can to make that happen this season.”