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Southampton F.C. is a professional football club based in Southampton, Hampshire, England. The club as founded in 1885 and initially played at The Dell before moving to the St. Mary’s stadium in 2001.
Their nickname is “The Saints” and they current ply their trade in the Premier League, England’s top tier. Southampton is known for their reputed scouting team over the last few years.
Their current highest shareholder is Gao Jisheng who holds 80% of the shares with the other 20% held by Katharina Liebherr. Southampton’s Chairman is the esteemed Ralph Krueger.
The Saints have won one FA Cup once, in 1976, and their highest ever league finish was second in the First Division in 1983-84. The Saints were relegated from the Premier League in 2005, ending a run of 27 successive seasons in the top tier. But they soon returned after a seven-year absence.
Southampton’s all time leading goal scorer is Mick Channon with 228 goals. Terry Paine holds the record for the most number of appearances which stands at 815.
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Why Southampton have made a clever move to sign Mohamed Elyounoussi Southampton have signed attacking midfielder Mohamed Elyounoussi from FC Basel for a fee in the region of £16m. The Norway international has agreed on a five-year deal with the South Coast club. It was a reactionary transfer move by Saints following the departure of … Read more
Why Fulham must permanently sign Matt Targett According to reports, Southampton have rejected a £10m bid from newly-promoted Fulham for defender Matt Targett. The left-back spent the second half of the 2017/18 campaign on loan at Fulham and played a significant role in Slavisa Jokanovic’s side gaining promotion back to the top-flight. Targett, 22, made 21 … Read more
Why Celtic have done great business by selling Stuart Armstrong for £7m Southampton have confirmed the signing of midfielder Stuart Armstrong from Celtic on a four-year deal. Armstrong, 26, has joined the Premier League outfit for a fee believed to be in the region of £7m. The Scotland international was part of the Celtic side, which … Read more
Why Mohammed Elyounoussi could be the ideal replacement for departing Southampton star Dusan Tadic Southampton are extremely lucky to retain their Premier League status as they finished 17th last season, just one spot above the relegation zone with a total of 36 points. Southampton were poor all season long as they failed to show any real … Read more
Southampton dream XI featuring Paco Alcacer As per reports, Southampton are willing to pay €20m to sign Barcelona outcast Paco Alcacer as the Saints look to strengthen their team after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. However, Alcacer, who arrived at the Camp Nou from Valencia in 2016, is reportedly not interested in leaving Barcelona. After enjoying three … Read more
According to reports, Southampton are closing in on signing Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong. The Scotland international, who signed a new two-year deal with the Hoops only last summer, has been a vital member for Brendan Rodgers’ side. However, he endured a difficult campaign last term due to injuries, with Armstrong managing just 14 starts in the … Read more
Why Matt Targett would be a good signing for Fulham According to reports, newly-promoted Premier League side Fulham have launched a £10m bid for Southampton left-back Matt Targett. However, Southampton reportedly have no intention of selling the defender this summer. Targett, 22, who was on loan at Fulham for the second half of the 2017/18 campaign, … Read more
Rangers have been in the news since the appointment of iconic Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard as their new boss and the Gers supporters are dreaming a new dawn, ending Celtic’s sheer dominance in Scottish football. While Rangers have already concluded seven signings so far to strengthen their squad and mount a serious title … Read more
According to a report by The Telegraph, Dutch giants Ajax are interested in signing Southampton winger Dusan Tadic this summer. The report further claims that the Serbian has expressed a desire to leave and that the Saints will be looking for a fee in the region of £18million. Tadic finished the previous term as Southampton’s … Read more
As per reports, Southampton are lining up a move for Red Bull Salzburg starlet Amadou Haidara. Valued at around £15m, he was one of Salzburg’s standout performers last season. Saints boss Mark Hughes has now set his sights on the Mali international after reportedly missing out on James Maddison to Leicester City. Southampton narrowly beat … Read more