Jason Wilcox: Manchester United confirm appointment of former Southampton chief as technical director | Football News

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of former Southampton chief Jason Wilcox as the club’s new technical director with immediate effect. Wilcox will work with all technical areas of the football department to “achieve the highest standards of performance”, the Old Trafford club said in a statement. Southampton also released a statement to confirm they…

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Ipswich 3-2 Southampton

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship clash between Ipswich and Southampton.

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Chris Nicholl: Former Aston Villa, Southampton and Northern Ireland defender dies aged 77 | Football News

Former Southampton and Northern Ireland defender Chris Nicholl, who captained Aston Villa to League Cup glory, has died at the age of 77. Nicholl, who also managed Southampton before taking charge of Walsall, had been living with dementia, specifically chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which he attributed to brain damage caused by repeatedly heading balls over his…

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FA Cup: Southampton book fifth-round trip to Liverpool as Leeds secure spot in extra-time | Football News

Southampton forward Sekou Mara’s quickfire second-half double in the 3-0 FA Cup replay victory over Watford booked a fifth-round trip to Liverpool. The Championship high-fliers extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 24 matches when Che Adams teed up the 21-year-old Frenchman in the 52nd minute. Mara, who had been linked with Sheffield United…

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Behind the Whistle: Chris Foy explains latest EFL decisions including Southampton, Huddersfield and Wycombe calls

In Behind the Whistle, former Premier League referee Chris Foy goes through a selection of key match decisions from the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two. Behind the Whistle aims to give supporters of EFL clubs an insight into the decision-making considerations and also clarification of certain calls to provide an understanding of…

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James Ward-Prowse: Tottenham set to enter race for Southampton captain – Paper Talk

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE MIRROR Tottenham Hotspur are set to enter the race for Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse as new boss Ange Postecoglou continues to put his stamp on the squad. Paris Saint-Germain are looking to offload Kylian Mbappe this summer and the forward is interested in a…

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Arsenal ready to make third Declan Rice bid | Gunners eye Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia – Paper Talk

All the top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Arsenal are ready to make a third bid for Declan Rice – and then carry on spending with a move for Romeo Lavia. Aaron Ramsey has been a serial winner throughout his career – and he believes Mikel Arteta will help Arsenal win…

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Southampton appoint Russell Martin as new manager on three-year deal

Russell Martin has been appointed as Southampton’s new manager on a three-year deal. Martin will be immediately tasked with getting the club back into the Premier League via promotion from the Championship next season. Martin’s Swansea side finished in 10th in the second tier having ended the most recent campaign strongly, unbeaten in nine games…

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Russell Martin: Southampton set to add Swansea head coach

Russell Martin verbally agreed to become the new Southampton manager. Discussions between Swansea and Southampton are ongoing over the issue of compensation, but it is understood Martin could be confirmed as the new Saints boss in the next 24 hours. Martin has only one year left on his Swansea contract and he postponed a trip…

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Arsenal need something miraculous to pip Man City to draw title after Southampton, says Jamie Carragher

Arsenal will need to produce something “miraculous” if they are to pip Manchester City to the Premier League title following their 3-3 draw with Southampton, according to Jamie Carragher. The Gunners salvaged a point from a chaotic game at the Emirates Stadium thanks to late goals from Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka but could not…

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