August 6Aug 6 what the heck. why not? Championship season, Championship players Offseason moves have been uninspiring Ramsdale, KWP, Fernandes (likely), and Dibling (likely) are gone. About the only 4 PL quality players on the squad really. new manager : Will Still open the season at home against Wrexham Prediction - Finish 9th. Likely Starting XI (a bunch of nobodies) ----------------Bazunu ----------------- Sugawara Quarshie Stephens Wellington ---------Downes-------Charles --------- Armstrong--------Archer-------Robinson --------------Downs (USA!)--------------
August 9Aug 9 Author Southampton 2 - 1 Wrexham What is this whole winning a match all about? feels weird. Cant say the Saints played great, but they kind of wore them down and showed their experience. So important to get 3 points out the gate.
August 10Aug 10 Author Every game of in the English Championship is available on Paramount Plus this season which is quite frankly amazing. No more searching for dodgy streams 15 minutes before the match for those of us who follow clubs in the Championship.
August 13Aug 13 Author Carabao Cup Northampton Town 0 - 1 Southampton didnt see it. I am sure it was ugly.
August 17Aug 17 Author Ipswich 1 - 1 Southampton Will take the away point there against a fellow relegated club. Both teams trying to figure it out their identity and squad - gonna be a lot of player movement before the transfer deadline in 12 days.
August 28Aug 28 Author lots of transfers in and out the last 24 hours for Saints OUT Dibling to Everton £42 Fernandes to West Ham £42 IN (reportedly) Jander DM Azaz #10 Fellows - winger Scieza - winger Pretty exciting and appears to be good business. Optimism abounds
August 28Aug 28 Author Summary of potential INs 1. Caspar Jander (Midfielder – Nürnberg → Southampton) Status: Deal agreed and “done”; Jander is travelling to England for a medical today The72 - Football League NewsTransfer Feed+6Get German Football News+6The72 - Football League News+6. Details: Fee is approximately €12 million upfront, plus substantial add-ons Give Me Sport+6Get German Football News+6The72 - Football League News+6. Profile: A dynamic, box-to-box German midfielder—22 years old, with solid experience in 2. Bundesliga and Germany U21s The Real EFL+1. 2. Tom Fellows (Winger – West Brom → Southampton) Status: Agreement reached with West Brom; transfer is set to be completed—deal includes a sell-on clause The72 - Football League News+6The72 - Football League News+6Bet365 News+6. Fee: Around £10 million The72 - Football League News+1. Profile: A 22‑year‑old academy graduate and England U21 international; known for his pace, creativity, and strong assist numbers in the Championship West Brom News+12The72 - Football League News+12Instagram+12. 3. Finn Azaz (Attacking Midfielder – Middlesbrough → Southampton) Status: Agreement reached; expected to join imminently. Fee: Initial £12 million, rising to £14 million with add-ons. Profile: A creative, technical threat in the final third—Irish attacking midfielder known for dribbling and vision. His arrival may prompt departures like Will Smallbone West Brom NewsGet German Football News+1. 4. Leo Scienza (Winger – Heidenheim → Southampton) Status: On Southampton’s shortlist; active talks underway and player has expressed a desire to leave Heidenheim Get German Football News. Fee: Estimated around €10 million Get German Football News+1. Profile: A pacey and versatile winger from the Bundesliga, attractive to several German clubs as well as Southampton.
August 29Aug 29 Author Confirmed.. Aziz, Janders, and Fellows all signed in the last 8 hours. Wow! Scienza - a bit of a long shot. but maybe a player on loan on deadline day - if we move some of the dross off the books. cool series on announcements from the Saints PR dept. Edited August 29Aug 29 by yoladu
September 1Sep 1 Author Saints having to spend within their means - but doing some smart roster building, i think August 29: Fernandes sold for £42m August 29: Azaz signs for £15m August 29: Jander signs for £12m August 29: Fellows signs for £10m September 1: Scienza signs for £8m gross spend £3m
September 2Sep 2 Author pretty good window in my opinion. I feel like we got better as a club and didn't spend in the red. 20+ players out, 9 players in ha. looks downright puny when you compare the Isak deal Liverpool did for one player for €145.00m. its not even the same sport at this point. Edited September 2Sep 2 by yoladu
September 20Sep 20 Author Hull 3 - 1 Southampton 19th place in the Championship up next.. gulp... Liverpool away 12-0? . Edited September 20Sep 20 by yoladu
October 21Oct 21 Author Bristol City 3 - 1 Southampton 18th place 4 league wins in 49 league matches. . it ain't easy being a fan.
November 3Nov 3 Author Another one fired. 5 Managers in 3 years! Since Hasenhuttl left in November of 2022 Nathan Jones 14 matches (win % - 35%) Ruben Selles 17 matches (win % - 11%) Russell Martin 73 matches (win % - 45%) IvanJuric 16 matches (win % - 12.5%) Will Still 16 matches (win % - 25%)
November 8Nov 8 Author Two league wins in a row! Oriel Romeu signed earlier this week. It's like 2016 all over again! VVD and Mane coming back? 🤪 , Edited November 8Nov 8 by yoladu
November 12Nov 12 Author Following the sacking of Will Still after just five months in charge, Southampton's ownership group Sport Republic need to find a sixth new boss since taking over in January 2022.
November 23Nov 23 Author whoa! 3 league wins in a row with interim manager Tonda Eckert. Southampton not rushing to appoint a permanent new manager at this point.
December 6Dec 6 Author 15 points in 6 matches under Tonda Eckert a month ago Saints were one place above relegation, now 3 points from a playoff spot. Ridiculous.
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