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Southampton FC Reporter for @DailyEcho | Cymro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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George Rees-Julian
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Martin admitted he would tell the owners if he felt his squad had lost belief - but insisted they are nowhere near that point. His quotes follow Bree telling us that the squad still "love" working with Martin and want him to "stick around." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
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Adam Armstrong: “I’m in no state to speak, but what a fucking season.” Legend. 😂 #SaintsFC
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🗣️ Tom Lockyer on playing for Wales. "Every decision I've made in my football career has been with the intention of playing for Wales. My nan was the most patriotic person you could ever meet. "She always said to me, 'You're not English and you're not British. You are Welsh.'"
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George Rees-Julian
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Anyone else been watching this on repeat since Sunday? #SaintsFC
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Russell Martin has just started a “sign him up” chant about Flynn Downes. #SaintsFC
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Tyler Dibling (18) was six months old when Adam Lallana (36) made his debut for Southampton. They start alongside each other for Saints against Ipswich this afternoon. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 years
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Nathan Broadhead since joining Ipswich Town in January: - 1,267 minutes - 8 goals - 6 assists Sensational 💫 #ITFC
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George Rees-Julian
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Mapi Leon’s performance in #ESP ’s 4-1 victory over #FIN 🅰️ 2 assists 🪄 6 chances created ✅ 102/112 passes completed ❌ 100% tackle success rate ➕ 14 recoveries 🗡 7/9 duels won 👟 136 touches 🌟9.3 @FotMob rating A sensational performance #WEURO2022
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
Justin Bijlow will be a great addition to the new shithouse Saints. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Boyhood fan ➡️ Star man. Incredible season for Will Smallbone! #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
6 months
Just spoke to Flynn Downes who said he would love to stay next season. Full quotes to come. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
Hero’s welcome for Marian Pahars from the St Mary’s crowd. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
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Dom Ballard is back on the grass after his horrible patella injury. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
Russell Martin on Adam Armstrong: “He played three different positions today and was outstanding in all of them. “One of the loudest cheers of the game was when he ran back 60 yards to win the ball back. “We needed more of that, especially in the first half.” #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
🚨 Some exciting personal news 🚨 I’m thrilled to announce that I have joined the @dailyecho as a digital sports reporter and will be covering #SaintsFC from later this month.
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George Rees-Julian
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David Brooks says he had to be dragged off after dislocating his shoulder during the Championship playoff final. "I’ve been out for about two years, you have to drag me off. I was going to give my all to stay on but it wasn’t the case.” 💬 #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 month
Adam Lallana has only gone and set Tyler Dibling up for his first Southampton goal. Couldn't write it. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 month
Tyler Dibling (18) was six months old when Adam Lallana (36) made his debut for Southampton. They start alongside each other for Saints against Ipswich this afternoon. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
14 days
Really have to ask the question why a foul hasn't been given on Onuachu but a penalty is given on Vardy. Both are fouls - granted one stops a definite goal - but who is to say 6 ft 7 Ounachu isn't scoring his header? #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
9 months
Russel Martin on David Brooks: "If I had the opportunity to, I would make Brooksy sign a contract so he has to work with me until he retires. "I can't speak highly enough of him or Joe Rothwell." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
9 months
Russell Martin sang “twenty-five, twenty-five, undefeated” to his son, who joined him for the post match press conference, as he left the room just now. Also explained how he enjoyed the feeling at the end - but crazy 5-3 wins aren’t his thing. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Southampton have already sold more season tickets as of today than they did during the whole of last season. The work the club have done to rebuild the relationship with fans is clearly paying off. Promotion doesn’t help either. 👏😇 #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
Pride of the South! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️ #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
10 months
Southampton have scored 22 and conceded just once in their last seven games at home. Incredible! 👏 #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 month
Love this picture by @RichardCrease from yesterday's game. The developing Sugawara x Dibling connection has been a joy to watch so far this season. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
10 months
Southampton’s record breakers celebrate with the travelling fans. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
11 months
Russell Martin: "Ryan Fraser has come off the pitch frustrated that he hasn’t scored. "It’s not a coincidence that the chances fall to him because he runs at the goal relentlessly. “The subs had a big impact. Joe Aribo was fantastic." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Captain Jack Stephens joining in on the “sign him up” chants towards Flynn Downes. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 years
🚨 The FAW have announced that an equal pay agreement has been reached between the men's and women's national teams. The new agreement will cover the period up to and including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
📊 Despite coming on in the 25th minute, Flynn Downes completed the most passes (114 out of 115) against QPR. Not a bad debut 👏 #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 years
🚨 18-year-old Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has signed her first professional contract at Manchester United 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #MUWomen
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
More from Sugawara on Dibling. Yuki in usual form during his post-match interview. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
Asked Yukinari Sugawara about Tyler Dibling's growth already this season: "I can't believe he is 18. "He's going to be one of the best players in the Premier League. He still has some things to work on. I really enjoy playing with him." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Wales squad gather in a huddle after recording their first ever #U17EURO win against Poland. What a group of players this is!
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Southampton fans chanting “we want Flynn” at CEO Phil Parsons. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
9 months
Kyle Walker-Peters had pretty much the same reaction as everyone else in St Mary’s to Joe Rothwell’s volley. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
Everyone wants to win a game comfortably, but nothing quite matches the feeling after a late winner. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
11 months
A new record attendance for a Southampton FC Women game. Brilliant work done by all for this occasion from players to coaches and club staff and beyond. 👏 #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
7 months
Jan Bednarek told me he had two aims in 2024: Quality for Euro 2024 with Poland. ✅ Get Southampton back to the Premier League. He's ticked one of those off tonight. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
4 months
Charly Alcaraz is back at Staplewood. ✅ #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
🚨 Confirmation of Ryan Fraser's permanent return to Saints on a two-year deal. Fraser: "I'm probably the happiest man in Southampton at the minute." 💬 #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Scenes. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
7 months
Three. Massive. Points. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
9 months
Everyone in the Stadium has just got on their feet to applaud the team. Totally transformed after the break. I wish Russell Martin could motivate me every morning. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 month
Taylor Harwood-Bellis is now Southampton's joint top goalscorer this season with two. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
6 months
The air of anticipation is being amplified by smoke which burns the nose, stings the eyes and heightens excitement. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Ryan Fraser arrived with a bad reputation but ended his loan spell as a beloved member of a promotion winning side. Signing him permanently makes so much sense. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
Just spoke to Southampton’s match winner Ryan Fraser, who was very thankful of the travelling fans: “For them to travel all this way in that weather, the lads appreciate it, everyone at the club appreciates it. That doesn’t go unnoticed.” #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Full time scenes in the away end as Southampton clinch promotion. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 years
Chloe Kelly is in the mixed zone for all of 10 seconds.
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George Rees-Julian
7 months
Russell Martin says he messaged John Mousinho after Pompey's promotion. They both played for England colleges together. "I'm pleased for John, but that doesn't mean I'm pleased that Portsmouth have been promoted." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
3 months
Don't think Charly is off to Lazio any time soon... #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
🚨 Adam Lallana has officially rejoined Southampton. #SaintsFC
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Russell Martin says he "felt sick" after leaving Sekou Mara out of the squad on Sunday. The 21 year old went from starting the first leg against West Brom to missing the final altogether. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
9 months
WHAT WAS THAT?!? Incredible turnaround. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
9 months
HT: What was that? #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
🗣️ Jason Wilcox on Southampton's transfer recruitment: “I've said to Russell that we will never sign a player that he doesn't want and will never sign a player that I don't want. "We're completely aligned and I have been impressed by him and his staff” #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
3 months
Stadium updates looking good. 👌🏟️ #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
Ross Stewart 🔍 #SaintsFC
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🗣️ Flynn Downes on wearing the armband for Southampton against Ipswich Town on Saturday: "To captain this club, with all the boys and all the staff, in front of all the fans, was a real honour. Probably the biggest one I’ve had in my career." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
Eddie Howe was very complimentary of Southampton on Saturday. He thinks they will do "really well" this season under Russell Martin. He warned teams that they will be surprised if they underestimate Saints. #SaintsFC
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🚨 Confirmation of Aaron Ramsdale's permanent move to #SaintsFC from Arsenal. The 26 year old has signed a four-year deal and said: “I’m absolutely delighted. "The way the manager wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm."
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George Rees-Julian
3 months
Told Sekou Mara to Strasbourg should happen. Probably ideal to cash in now given the club need to sell before buying. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Charlie Crew (16) has been called up to Matty Jones' U21 squad after shining for Wales at the #U17EURO earlier this month. Crew captained Craig Knight's side, playing every minute of their three games. He also won the most tackles (17) and duels (47) across the group stage.
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🗣️ Jack Stephens on following JWP as captain: "I'm really close with him but I didn't speak to him about the captaincy. "If we could have him back and he carried on as captain, I would 100%. "I just hope that I have learned enough from him to keep that standard up." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
⏰ The transfer window has officially closed! Are you happy with Southampton's business this summer? 👇 #SaintsFC
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3 months
My thoughts after the battle of St Mary’s. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Adam Lallana has spoken to Sky Sports about a potential return to Southampton. He said: “Nothing is concrete at the moment. We will have to see what happens. "I was delighted to be at the game. I went there as a guest of the football club." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
Saints players go across the the away fans after that chaotic game. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
6 months
Mark Dennis: "All I've heard for the last month is those skates down the road saying they want to play us. Let's get to the Premier League and show them what's up." #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
11 months
Gavin Bazunu on TBH and Jan Bednarek: “It’s brilliant to have been able to play behind those two so consecutively. "All three of us know exactly the way we need to play. We don’t even need to talk to each other at times." #SaintsFC
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4 months
🚨 Flynn Downes is a Saint. He's signed a contract until 2028, joining from West Ham. "Now I just feel like I can fully settle down here, try and get better, try and play my best football here and help the team be a success.” #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
6 months
Just spoke to a very honest Jack Stephens. I was due to speak to Arma, but Jack insisted on facing the media. He was very clear that the performance wasn't good enough. He spoke for almost 10 minutes when he was supposed to be getting on the bus. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
You can’t underestimate the importance of that win after everything that’s happened off the pitch this week. Credit to the coaching staff and the players involved today. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Unreal day for #SaintsFC . Captain Jack lifts the trophy. 🏆
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5 months
Sea of red and white at the Green Man. #SaintsFC
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3 months
Alcaraz comes back onto the pitch to a massive cheer from the home fans before seeing a red card and getting an even bigger cheer. Friendlies don't exist in football anymore. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
3 months
First St Mary's goal. ⚽️😇 #SaintsFC
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Eddie how says he made it clear to the Newcastle players just how good Southampton are with the ball. He was impressed by Southampton. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
Double decent. 😇 #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
4 months
Armel Bella-Kotchap is back at Staplewood. It will be interesting to see where he ends up this summer. Russell Martin spoke highly about him before he left on loan, despite his clear desire to play elsewhere. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
🗣️ Russell Martin on Sam Amo-Ameyaw: “You’ve got to be really careful with young players but he’s an exceptional talent. “He was 17 a few days ago and he’s signed his first pro contract. “I think the other players really respect his ability and attitude to work.” #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Klopp on Koumas: "He was an 18-year-old boy playing on the left wing against an experienced player, which is tricky. "Staying in the game for that moment (his goal) shows that he is a real striker. He takes the shot before the goalkeeper can set himself." #LFC
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George Rees-Julian
9 months
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL. 5-3. SAM EDOZIE WRAPS IT UP. WHAT A GAME OF FOOTBALL. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
5 months
Southampton will go in for Flynn Downes and Ryan Fraser for permanent deals this summer. Both have been key players on loan this season. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
3 months
Southampton have confirmed the arrival of Cameron Archer from Aston Villa. The 22 year old has signed a four-year deal. Russell Martin says he arrives in time for opening game. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
1 year
🚨 Some more brilliant news as Southampton announce that Sonnie Davis (18) has signed his first professional contract. The son of #SaintsFC legend Kelvin Davis, Sonnie has signed a 2 year deal.
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Adam Armstrong: “Lets get to Wembley and back to the Premier League.” #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
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Two in two for Cameron Archer. #SaintsFC
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1 year
📊 Tyler Dibling (17) recorded 9.93 dribbles per 90 minutes during the #U17EURO Only Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and Paris Brunner (Dortmund) managed more. Dibling’s 62.5% dribble success rate was also the 7th highest at the tournament. #SaintsFC
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Russell Martin was really happy with how Ryan Fraser started his #SaintsFC career after a difficult year at Newcastle: "I’m really pleased for him with how he started today. I think he will be better than a lot of people will think."
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George Rees-Julian
2 months
FT: Southampton 2-1 Tottenham. Brilliant result for Simon Rusk’s side. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
6 months
Jack Stephens calling his Southampton teammates over to clap the fans after that terrible performance. #SaintsFC
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4 months
Saints are nearly there in their quest to re-sign Flynn Downes on a permanent deal from West Ham. #SaintsFC
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Sam Amo-Ameyaw 👏😇 #SaintsFC
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👊👊👊 #SaintsFC
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10 months
Russell Martin on Joe Lumley: “He was amazing. I thought he showed so much composure. "We scored the fourth goal from an amazing bit of play between him, Taylor and Jack. “He deserved to play today and I’m pleased for him.” #SaintsFC
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🚨 New three-year contract for Russell Martin at Southampton. His deal is now until 2027. "I feel like there's so much to be excited about that when we first discussed it there was not even a question from myself or the coaches about what to do." #SaintsFC
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1 year
I don’t think I’m saying anything groundbreaking here, but having watched a lot of Ryan Manning under Russell Martin this is a fantastic signing. #SaintsFC
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🚨 Ryan Manning has signed. Four year deal for the defender. ✍️ "I'm absolutely delighted to be here. I'm over the moon and can't wait to get started. It's a massive club, been in the Premier League for so many years, and I'm excited about challenge of getting back.” #SaintsFC
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🗣️ Adam Armstrong was full of praise towards James Ward-Prowse on Saturday: “We wish Prowsey the very best, we spoke to him and showed our respect to him and his decision. “He’s been an incredible servant for this club. I wish him the very best.” #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
7 months
Leicester have lost. Leeds have lost. Over to you Southampton. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
4 months
Southampton are back in the lead through Dom Ballard. His first goal back since injury. Should hopefully see him involved with the seniors at some point during pre-season. #SaintsFC
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2 months
Lallana very vocal since coming on. Can hear his voice over everyone. #SaintsFC
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George Rees-Julian
20 days
Jose Fonte: "It's amazing to be back and see the supporters. Now we need to turn things around." #SaintsFC
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