Southampton completed two productive pieces of transfer business with Chelsea during the summer of 2021, with a couple of hot prospects making their way from Stamford Bridge to St Mary’s. Only one of those arrived on a permanent basis, but plenty of value has been found in both. Armando Broja and Valentino Livramento could be forming part of Thomas Tuchel’s plans right now – albeit some way down a first-team pecking order – with Blues from west London priced at 6/4 in football betting to taste FA Cup glory this season. They are also fancied in football betting tips today to secure a...…Southampton completed two productive pieces of transfer business with Chelsea during the summer of 2021, with a couple of hot prospects making their way from Stamford Bridge to St Mary’s. Only one of those arrived on a permanent basis, but plenty of value has been found in both. Armando Broja and Valentino Livramento could be forming part of Thomas Tuchel’s plans right now – albeit some way down a first-team pecking order – with Blues from west London priced at 6/4 in football betting to taste FA Cup glory this season. They are also fancied in football betting tips today to secure a...WW…

Southampton have again seen their star man James Ward-Prowse linked with a move to a Premier League rival – this time in the shape of Newcastle United. The Saints star was previously subject to high-profile interest from Aston Villa, only for the midlands outfit’s approaches to be swiftly rebuffed and for the midfielder to sign a new long-term contract with the Saints. Taking to Twitter, talkSPORT journalist Phil Spencer shared the update from Football Insider concerning the Saints’ star man in a succinct Tweet: ‘Newcastle United are eyeing a January move for...…Southampton have again seen their star man James Ward-Prowse linked with a move to a Premier League rival – this time in the shape of Newcastle United. The Saints star was previously subject to high-profile interest from Aston Villa, only for the midlands outfit’s approaches to be swiftly rebuffed and for the midfielder to sign a new long-term contract with the Saints. Taking to Twitter, talkSPORT journalist Phil Spencer shared the update from Football Insider concerning the Saints’ star man in a succinct Tweet: ‘Newcastle United are eyeing a January move for...WW…

Southampton narrowly advanced to the last sixteen of the Carabao Cup against Sheffield United on penalties – with new Saints star Lyanco taking to Twitter to issue his verdict. Southampton found themselves drawing 2-2 with the Blades at the full-time whistle, with the cup clash going straight to penalties with no extra time featuring in the early portions of the competition. The Saints eventually prevailed 4-2 in the nervy shootout, whilst Ibrahima Diallo and Mohammed Salisu had etched their way onto the scoresheet prior to the late test of nerves. However, it was...…Southampton narrowly advanced to the last sixteen of the Carabao Cup against Sheffield United on penalties – with new Saints star Lyanco taking to Twitter to issue his verdict. Southampton found themselves drawing 2-2 with the Blades at the full-time whistle, with the cup clash going straight to penalties with no extra time featuring in the early portions of the competition. The Saints eventually prevailed 4-2 in the nervy shootout, whilst Ibrahima Diallo and Mohammed Salisu had etched their way onto the scoresheet prior to the late test of nerves. However, it was...WW…

Former Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Watford hitman Kevin Phillips has expressed his surprise to hear part of the reasoning for Eddie Howe rejecting the Celtic job was related to his interest in the Southampton job. Before Celtic announced that Athens-born Australian tactician Ange Postecoglou had been appointed to the dugout at Parkhead, the club had been locked in talks with ex-Bournemouth boss Howe for months over the possibility of him coming in at Celtic. However, talks eventually broke down ahead of Postecoglou’s appointment with Celtic chiefs moving...…Former Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Watford hitman Kevin Phillips has expressed his surprise to hear part of the reasoning for Eddie Howe rejecting the Celtic job was related to his interest in the Southampton job. Before Celtic announced that Athens-born Australian tactician Ange Postecoglou had been appointed to the dugout at Parkhead, the club had been locked in talks with ex-Bournemouth boss Howe for months over the possibility of him coming in at Celtic. However, talks eventually broke down ahead of Postecoglou’s appointment with Celtic chiefs moving...WW…

Former referee and pundit Keith Hackett has delivered a hammer blow to the current roster of officials after Southampton were denied a rightful penalty. Manchester City and the Saints saw out a goalless draw, but the game was anything but devoid of drama. City defender Kyle Walker and Saints forward Adam Armstrong collided in the box close to the hour mark, with the Saints both awarded a penalty kick and a numerical advantage with Walker sent off for a last-ditch tackle to deny a clear scoring opportunity. However, VAR soon overturned that decision following a...…Former referee and pundit Keith Hackett has delivered a hammer blow to the current roster of officials after Southampton were denied a rightful penalty. Manchester City and the Saints saw out a goalless draw, but the game was anything but devoid of drama. City defender Kyle Walker and Saints forward Adam Armstrong collided in the box close to the hour mark, with the Saints both awarded a penalty kick and a numerical advantage with Walker sent off for a last-ditch tackle to deny a clear scoring opportunity. However, VAR soon overturned that decision following a...WW…