Can Southampton avoid the drop?

Life back in the Premier League for Southampton has certainly been a strenuous one.

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Whatever happened to James Beattie? (Video)

The last the football world heard of James Beattie, he was available on a free transfer after being released by Sheffield United following a second spell at Bramall Lane that failed to yield any goals.

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Theo Walcott - Winger or striker?

Theo Walcott has longed for the chance to have a regular spot as a striker since his arrival at the Emirates in 2006, but Arsene Wenger has continued to frustrate the 23-year old by extending his vexatious time as a wide man.

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When is the right time to begin to worry?

When is the right time to begin to panic about the performances of your team?

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Adkins minority exposes fickleness of football fans

Recently after the 6-1 drubbing of Southampton by Arsenal, I heard some bizarre criticisms begin to be levelled at Southampton.  Claims that the side had been promoted a season too early and that, although the Saints couldn’t buy players because the transfer window had passed, the club could still get rid of Nigel Adkins, their manager.  I have a few issues with this that I will now address.

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Gervinho performance shows the "False Nine" is in vogue

Arsenal’s performance in dismantling Southampton 6-1 yesterday was a delight for almost all watching, bar Southampton supporters of course. The way the Gunners played was exhibition stuff at times. Amongst an array of star Gunners performers it was Gervinho who most caught the eye.

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How things have changed since my first live football match

Nearly 12 years ago the arrival of my birthday saw me awarded with a trip to Highbury for my first ever live football match to see Arsenal take on Leicester City on Boxing Day, 2000. Today, as I prepare to head to the Emirates Stadium to see the Gunners try and continue their unbeaten start to the season at home to bottom of the table and pointless Southampton, I think about all the things that have changed about my routine when going to football matches.

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The last time Southampton visited Arsenal (Video)

Today Arsenal prepare themselves for their first home game against Southampton since the 2004-05 Premier League season.

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Premier League star given 12 month ban

Dopey Southampton striker Guly Do Prado has only been a Premier League player for a matter of months but he is already fitting in with some of the mindless imbeciles that think because they earn more in an hour than most of us do in a year, they can do as they please and break the law.

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Harry Redknapp: Past, Present and Future

Twenty nine years after beginning his managerial career in 1983, Harry Redknapp has come full circle after re-joining his first club in a voluntary advisory role. This serves as the perfect excuse to look back on Redknapp's CV to date and asks what may lie in the future for the man who was overlooked by England and sacked by Tottenham during last season.

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Relegation Battle-Prediction

The relegation battle this year will feature the Premier League new boys and current teams, perhaps with a few surprises in store. This is my prediction for who may face relegation.

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Ramirez capture a sign of intent for Saints

Rumours were abound on Friday suggesting newly promoted Southampton had agreed a fee with Bologna for the signing of young playmaker Gaston Ramirez.

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When the Saints go marching up

As Southampton FC repeat the double promotion success of Norwich this article will preview the task ahead of survival and retaining their Premier League status for the 2013/14 season.

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Championship 2011/12: Season Review

So after 46 games, the 2011/12 season is done and dusted in the Championship. For some, it represented a great year, while others will be disappointed with their efforts. Here is the Coin Toss’s team by team season review:

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Doncaster to keep the niceties in the dressing room

After finally losing striker Billy Sharp to Southampton on the very last day of the transfer window, Doncaster Rovers waited two days later to tie down two free agents to contracts until the end of the season.

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