http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news The latest news from Southampton FC - saintsfc.co.uk http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/images/crest1.gif http://www.saintsfc.co.uk en Southampton FC sport Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:25:09 BST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10467 Around 3,000 fans flocked to St. Mary's yesterday, making the Club's free annual Family Fun Day another big success. With all ages catered for it was very much a family affair with plenty goin... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:08:52 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10465 By James Morley Andrew Davies has spoken to exclusively to www.saintsfc.co.uk, following the completion of his move to Premier League new boys Stoke City. After penning a four year contract at the Bri... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:49:05 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10464 Mark Wotte was happy with last night's Reserve match but not with the result. The Dutchman was joined by head coach Jan Poortvliet to watch a young Reserves side take on Reading at Staplewood. The... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:11:39 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10463 Saints Reserves kicked-off their defence of their Pontins Holidays Reserve Combination title against Reading. Saints: Bartosz Bialkowski, Jamie Hatch, Aarran Racine, Oliver Lancashire, Joseph Mil... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:05:12 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10462 Saints have accepted a bid from Premier League side Stoke City for defender Andrew Davies. Davies has signed a 4 year deal that will keep him at The Britannia Stadium until at least 2012. The Potters ... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:57:27 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10461 Mark Wotte will field a strong line-up for tonight's Reserve team opener against Reading at Staplewood. (Kick-off 19:00) The Dutch coach has promised to put more emphasis on youth development in t... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:06:56 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10458 Saints second-string kick-off their campaign against Reading tonight at Staplewood,  but there will be a radical shake-up this season as part of Saints new-look coaching structure. (Kick Off - 19... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:08:02 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10457 Jan Poortvliet has spoken out today to clarify the situation regarding rumours surrounding defender Andrew Davies' possible move away from St. Mary's. Following heavy speculation over the week... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:34:20 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10456 In the end, the script for this match was almost written before a ball had been kicked, but that is perhaps scant consolation for Jan Poorvliet's team. It is also no slight on the quality displaye... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:06:39 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10455 Saints centre-back Chris Perry was delighted to get his first goal at St. Mary's, but insists his side still have work to do. The veteran defender last found himself on a scoresheet in October 200... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:53:41 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10453 Jan Poortvliet admitted today's 2-1 home defeat by Birmingham was a steep learning curve for his young side. Saints blitzed the Blues in a scintillating first half which saw them take an interval... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:20:24 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10452 Jan Poortvliet stuck with the side which finished the Carling Cup tie at Exeter for his first league game at St Mary's. Stern John made his first league appearance of the season after missing the ... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:58:10 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10450 Lee Holmes has declared that Saints will show 'no fear' ahead of today's opening home Championship fixture against Birmingham City. The former-Derby man opened his goalscoring account agai... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:11:03 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10449 By James Morley Michael Svensson has signed a new one year deal with an option of a further 12 months extension, crowning a remarkable return from injury. The delighted skipper has now finalised the t... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:03:30 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10448 Saints first-team is not the only thing with a fresh new look this season…. Tomorrow's match against Birmingham City sees the launch of this year's new matchday programme design, featuri... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:15:58 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10447 Saints first home game of the Championship season sees Jan Poortvliet's men play host to recently relegated Birmingham City at St Mary's. Saturday's visitors will be looking to maintain th... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:38:00 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10446 Grzegorz Rasiak is joining Watford on loan until the end of the season. With finances limited and a new emphasis on youth, Saints have allowed the 29-year-old Polish international to move to Vicarage ... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:48:57 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10445 Flybe, Southampton FC's main Club Sponsor and tomorrows Match Sponsor are giving one lucky fan the chance to win a pair of hospitality tickets in the Mike Channon Suite for tomorrow's home cur... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:47:04 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10444 Jan Poortvliet faces the first of two rapid encounters with Alex McLeish as he brings his Birmingham City side to St. Mary's on Saturday. The Dutchman is relishing his first competitive fixture in... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:11:38 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10443 Saints have confirmed this morning that their Carling Cup Second Round tie against Birmingham City will take place on Tuesday 26th August, kick off 7.45pm. Tickets for this game will go on sale with i... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:44:04 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10442 Killer is on the loose - and Saints have produced a special limited edition t-shirt to mark the milestone. Michael Svensson, who earned the tag Killer because of his ruthless approach, is back in acti... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:56:44 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10441 Saints have been drawn at home to Birmingham City in the second round of this year's Carling Cup competition. The two sides meet in the Championship this weekend, but the Blues will now be making ... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:09:00 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10440 Saint Reserves continued gearing up for the new league season with a closed doors friendly against Swindon Town. Mark Wotte selected a mixture of youth and experience for the second-string, with Rudi ... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:09:15 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10439 The Saints Ambassadors Club will be in safe hands on Saturday when Peter Shilton will be welcoming guests for the home game against Birmingham. The legendary Saints keeper is standing in for Francis B... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:27:58 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10437 A first half strike from Lee Holmes and two late on from David McGoldrick ensured Saints passage through to the next stage of the Carling Cup at the expense of Exeter City. Jan Poortvliet's side m... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:12:18 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10436 With his first win of the new season now under his belt, Jan Poortvliet gives us his verdict on the Carling Cup success at Exeter. "The win is very important for our confidence and for ... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:44:34 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10435 Saints booked their place in the next round of the League Cup courtesy of two goals from David McGoldrick and an opener from Lee Holmes. A confident second half display against a professional Exeter s... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:17:45 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10434 Saints made two changes from the side that faced Cardiff, with Michael Svensson being replaced by Paul Wotton and Kelvin Davis making way for Bartosz Bialkowski. Frenchman Morgan Schneiderlin dropped ... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:19:54 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10433 This season Saints will be looking to improve the match day experience at St Mary's Stadium, by listening to the people who matter. Fans are being given the chance to have their say as the Cl... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:03:13 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10432 Simon Gillett has vowed to keep a tight hold on his team place following his first League start at Ninian Park. "I'm passionate about Southampton and I want to prove that I can make it here&q... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:15:57 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10431 Jan Poortvliet has unveiled his squad for this evening's Carling Cup first round tie against Exeter City. (Kick-off 19:45) Club captain Michael Svensson will be rested for the trip to St. James Pa... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:37 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10430 Saints Head Coach Jan Poortvliet is looking forward to his first League Cup campaign and hopes that the additional game at the start of the season will provide his new-look side with increased knowled... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:12:46 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10429 Saints will be throwing open the doors of St. Mary's today for their annual Family Fun Day - and entry is completely FREE! Last year's event was a big success and drew a large crowd, with plen... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:44:38 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10428 The first League Cup game of the 2008/09 season sees Saints travel to League Two new boys, Exeter City. The Grecians won promotion back into the Football League last season courtesy of the Conference ... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:22:25 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10427 Saints will be putting three fans on the spot at Saturday's home game against Birmingham - with a super prize to be won. Club sponsors Flybe are giving away two return flights from Southampton to ... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:45:37 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10426 Striker David McGoldrick is confident Saints can quickly build on their performance against Cardiff as they gear up for Exeter City in the Carling Cup. He said: "There was a lot of young lads out... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:25:26 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10425 With the season now well underway, Flybe would like to give fans the opportunity to have their say in a brand new competition. Each month the Club's main sponsor will be naming a 'Player of th... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:31:40 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10424 On a day of change for Southampton, one thing remained constistant; it was raining in Cardiff! Saints took to the field at Ninian Park in attrocious conditions, led by new captain Michael Svensson. Th... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:16:51 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10423 On a day of change for Southampton, one thing remained constistant; it was raining in Cardiff! Saints took to the field at Ninian Park in attrocious conditions, led by new captain Michael Svensson. Th... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:16:19 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10423 On a day of change for Southampton, one thing remained constistant; it was raining in Cardiff! Saints took to the field at Ninian Park in attrocious conditions, led by new captain Michael Svensson. Th... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:16:19 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10422 By James Morley  On a day of change for Southampton, one thing remained consistent; it was raining in Cardiff! Saints took to the field at Ninian Park in atrocious conditions, led by new captain ... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:44:21 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10420 By James Morley New Saints captain Michael Svensson made his long-awaited comeback in a competitive fixture against Cardiff City this weekend. However, the task of leading Jan Poortvliet's team ou... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:09:47 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10419 Jan Poortvliet had a mixture of feelings following his first league match as Southampton's head coach. The Dutchman saw his side heading for a draw until the 90th minute when the Bluebir... Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:34:53 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10418 Paddy Power double-the-odds Saints Special The season starts today and Saints fans will be eager to see how the new management set up get the team playing. The team has faired well in pre-season again... Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:57:02 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10417 Log onto www.saintstv.com for match highlights from Ninian Park. (Subject to Football League hold-... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:23:26 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10416 By Simon Williams Sants No. 1 Kelvin Davis looks ahead to the coming campaign and tells www.saintstv.com that he's more that happy to pass on his experience to the club's youngsters. He said: ... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:05:43 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10415 By James Morley BBC Radio Solent's annual fans forum took place on Thursday night, giving fans the chance to put their questions to several of the Club's key figures. New head coach ... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:51:20 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10414 By James Morley Polish striker Marek Saganowski has joined Danish Superliga club Aalborg BK (AaB) on loan until 31st December 2008. The northern Danish side are currently managed by former Arsenal bos... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:29:11 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10413 By James Morley Saints have unveiled Michael Svensson as club captain after the Swede agreed terms with Southampton this evening. The deal is a huge boost for Jan Poortvliet ahead of Saturday's Ch... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:08:53 BST http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/index.php?page_id=10412 Saints head coach Jan Poortvliet has issued a rallying cry on the eve of the new Championship season. The Dutchman has been counting the days until his first competitive match in English football and ... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:00:32 BST