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• First four legends announced for Man United game - and there are some big names

  14-01-2026 12:04 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC heroes Rickie Lambert and Jose Fonte will lock horns with Manchester United favourites Dimitar Berbatov and Louis Saha at St Mary's.
  
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• Why Saints-Hull fixture is a reminder of a dark time 20 years ago

  14-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Two decades ago, Saints were tied down by an identity crisis - not massively dissimilar to the modern-day side’s search for consistency,
  
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• Why defending crosses is threatening to kill Southampton's promotion chances

  14-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  If Southampton FC are to improve their chances of earning a spot in the Championship play-offs, they need to improve in their weakest area.
  
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• Hull to be without up to nine first team players for trip to Saints due to injury

  14-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Hull City are expected to be without at least nine first-team players through injury and availability when they visit Southampton this weekend.
  
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• 'Better feeling' - Schneiderlin recalls rejecting Portsmouth to join Saints

  14-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Morgan Schneiderlin recalled making the right decision to reject Portsmouth and join Southampton FC, despite short-term pain at St Mary's.
  
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• Saints fans can save 50% on annual subscription for unrivalled Saints coverage

  14-01-2026 02:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC fans who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or save 50 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. 
  
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• Saints reportedly return with new offer for forward linked in summer window

  13-01-2026 18:58 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC have reportedly made an approach for RC Lens forward Morgan Guilavogui, but are said to be unwilling to meet his asking price.
  
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• Can strange Romeu situation be resolved to become a success for Saints?

  13-01-2026 13:46 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been honest regarding Oriol Romeu's absence from the squad, attributing it chiefly to pitch dimensions.
  
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• Saints confirm Bazunu loan to Championship outfit until end of season

  13-01-2026 12:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has completed a loan move to Championship rivals Stoke City for the rest of the season, with a buy option.
  
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• 'Best wishes' - Edwards sends farewell message to Saints after QPR switch

  13-01-2026 09:37 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Ronnie Edwards has wished Saints good luck for the rest of the season after completing a permanent transfer to QPR.
  
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• Four forwards Saints should seriously consider signing in winter window

  13-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  It's 2026, and conversations about what Southampton FC need to do in the transfer market are still centred around signing a striker.
  
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• 'Excellent game' - Eckert pleased with 'promising' start from Peretz at Saints

  13-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Tonda Eckert feels new goalkeeper Daniel Peretz made a promising start to his Southampton FC spell following his debut against Doncaster Rovers.
  
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• Bednarek voted Liga Portugal's best defender for fourth consecutive month

  12-01-2026 21:46 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton defender Jan Bednarek has been voted as Liga Portugal's best defender for the fourth consecutive month by the coaches.
  
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• Saints drawn to face Championship rivals at home in FA Cup fourth round

  12-01-2026 19:45 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC have been drawn to face Leicester City at St Mary's in the fourth round of the FA Cup over the weekend of Saturday, February 14.
  
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• EFL confirm unusual season start date for 2026/27 Championship and Carabao Cup

  12-01-2026 18:10 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  The EFL confirmed that the start date for the 2026/27 Championship will fall over the weekend of Saturday, August 15, with Carabao Cup a week earlier.
  
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• Will Saints regret summer decision to sell homegrown prolific striker?

  12-01-2026 12:53 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton academy star Dom Ballard is loving life at Leyton Orient, sitting joint-top of the goalscoring charts in League One this season.
  
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• Saints Women 'buzzing' after starting 2026 with convincing win over Portsmouth

  12-01-2026 12:20 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Jess Simpson expressed that Southampton FC Women are "buzzing" after starting 2026 with a thumping 4-0 win over rivals Portsmouth.
  
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• There is only one way selling Edwards to Championship rivals makes sense for Saints

  12-01-2026 12:01 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  There is only one way that Southampton selling former England youth international Ronnie Edwards to Championship rivals in QPR makes sense.
  
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• 'More mentally' - Peretz insists Saints must improve second half performances

  12-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Daniel Peretz insisted Southampton FC must improve their mentality in the second half after nearly blowing a three-goal lead at Doncaster Rovers.
  
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• Bazunu reportedly nearing move to Championship rivals on loan with buy option

  11-01-2026 17:29 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC's Gavin Bazunu is reportedly in advanced talks to join Championship rivals Stoke City on loan with an option to buy.
  
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• What we learned from FA Cup win over Doncaster: First Saints goal, debut & back-four

  11-01-2026 13:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC progressed past Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup third round, yet their confidence took a further knock in a nervy second-half display.
  
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• 'Make my mark' - Edwards explains motivating factor behind permanent Saints exit

  11-01-2026 12:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Ronnie Edwards explained his decision to leave Southampton FC permanently was motivated by a desire to play regular football.
  
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• Boss hails 'perfection' as Saints thrash Pompey on record night

  11-01-2026 11:25 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC Women boss Simon Parker hailed his side who executed their roles “to perfection” as they thrashed local rivals Portsmouth 4-0 in front of a record St Mary’s crowd.
  
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• Saints secure 4-0 win over rivals Portsmouth to keep Derby Day run going

  11-01-2026 11:20 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC Women retained South Coast bragging rights with a 4-0 win over rivals Portsmouth to extend their unbeaten Derby Day record to 10 games.
  
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• 'We make a decision' - Eckert explains Romeu's surprise absence from FA Cup squad

  11-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert said Oriol Romeu is not fit enough to play on full-size pitches, as he explained his lengthy Saints squad absence.
  
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• Player ratings as Saints biggest issue laid bare again in narrow win over Doncaster

  11-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC very nearly threw away progression to the fourth round of the FA Cup during another dismal second-half display.
  
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• FA Cup fourth round draw details and ball numbers as Saints set to learn opponent

  11-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC are set to learn their FA Cup fourth round opponents on Monday evening, after scraping past Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.
  
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• Every word Eckert said on second-half collapse, Romeu and transfers after Doncaster

  11-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Every word Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert said after his Saints side's narrow 3-2 win at Doncaster Rovers, in the FA Cup third round.
  
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• Eckert hoping Bragg remembers first Saints goal after 'nasty contact'

  10-01-2026 19:06 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Tonda Eckert hopes Cam Bragg will remember his first Saints goal after suffering a knock to his head during their 3-2 win at Doncaster Rovers.
  
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• Eckert insists Doncaster half-time team talk was on starting second period strongly

  10-01-2026 19:01 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Head coach Tonda Eckert insisted Southampton FC must improve after emphasising the importance of starting the second half at Doncaster strongly.
  
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• Saints survive second-half collapse to scrape past Doncaster in FA Cup third round

  10-01-2026 17:55 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC survived a second-half fightback to scrape through the FA Cup third round with a 3-2 win at League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers.
  
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• FA Cup - Saints beat Doncaster - As it happened

  10-01-2026 13:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live FA Cup updates as Championship side Southampton FC face League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers in the third round.
  
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• FA Cup - Live updates as Saints take early lead in third round at Doncaster

  10-01-2026 13:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live FA Cup updates as Championship side Southampton FC face League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers in the third round.
  
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• FA Cup - Live updates as Saints scrape past Doncaster in third round

  10-01-2026 13:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live FA Cup updates as Championship side Southampton FC face League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers in the third round.
  
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• FA Cup - Live updates as Saints on brink of collapse at Doncaster

  10-01-2026 13:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live FA Cup updates as Championship side Southampton FC face League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers in the third round.
  
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• FA Cup - Live updates as Peretz makes Saints debut at Doncaster

  10-01-2026 13:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live FA Cup updates as Championship side Southampton FC face League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers in the third round.
  
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• FA Cup - Live match updates as Saints face Doncaster in third round

  10-01-2026 13:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Live FA Cup updates as Championship side Southampton FC face League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers in the third round.
  
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• Saints predicted team as Eckert names debutant and first start at Doncaster

  10-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton head to Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup third round refreshed, after a week without a match following the gruelling festive league schedule.
  
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• 'Looking good' - Saints set for boost as Denmark international to return to training

  10-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC defender Mads Roerslev is set to return to full training on Monday, having been sidelined since November with Achilles tendonitis.
  
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• Benali: 'It has been a sad week of football with news of Chivers, Yorath and Keegan'

  10-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  It has been a sad week for football. The news of Martin Chivers’ passing, the loss of Terry Yorath, and the cancer diagnosis of Kevin Keegan hit hard.
  
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• Saints confirm permanent departure of defender after just 18 months at club

  09-01-2026 22:15 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Ronnie Edwards has completed a permanent transfer to Championship rivals QPR, in a deal that will pocket Southampton FC at least £4.5million.
  
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• 'Happy to be here' - Saints seal loan signing from league rivals Birmingham

  09-01-2026 18:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC Women have announced the signing of Tegan McGowan on loan from Birmingham City until the end of the season.
  
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• 'We'll see' - Eckert confirms Long decision but refuses to rule out Bazunu exit

  09-01-2026 16:01 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Head coach Tonda Eckert confirmed that on-loan goalkeeper George Long will remain at Southampton, but refused to rule out an exit for Gavin Bazunu.
  
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• Doncaster manager 'hoping and praying' Saints match is not postponed due to weather

  09-01-2026 13:18 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann insists he is "hoping and praying" the FA Cup third round clash with Southampton FC will be played this week.
  
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• Saints striker named in provisional Jamaica squad for first time

  09-01-2026 13:03 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC striker Cameron Archer has reportedly been included in Jamaica's 52-man provisional squad ahead of World Cup play-offs this year.
  
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• 'He was exceptional' - Saints legend Channon pays tribute to 'gentle giant' Chivers

  09-01-2026 12:47 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC legend Mick Channon has paid a touching tribute to former teammate Martin Chivers, who passed away this week at the age of 80.
  
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• Championship club set to receive major windfall from Semenyo's Man City transfer

  09-01-2026 11:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Championship rivals Bristol City are set to receive a major windfall after Man City completed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth.
  
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• Saints to wear limited-edition 1976 commemorative shirt in FA Cup matches this season

  09-01-2026 10:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Six of Southampton's FA Cup-winning legends came together for a rare reunion, joined by current players, to promote a new limited-edition shirt.
  
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• Saints to wear limited-edition 1976 commemorative shirt in FA Cup

  09-01-2026 10:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Six of Southampton's FA Cup-winning legends came together for a rare reunion, joined by current players, to promote a new limited-edition shirt.
  
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• Peretz hails influence world-class goalkeeper 'role model' has had on him

  09-01-2026 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC signing Daniel Peretz has hailed the influence his idol Manuel Neuer has had on him during their time together at Bayern Munich.
  
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