Gao Jisheng Southampton Owner
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#PLStories- Southampton owner Solak reiterates importance of Saints identity as community #SAINTSFC

June 4, 2023
Club chairman Henrik Kraft also moved to confirm that the charity’s operations will be unaffected this season despite relegation from the Premier League. Saints Foundation aims to support people in need in Southampton’s communities with health, education, equality, employability and pathway projects. Solak, who made a sizeable donation to the foundation at their 2022 charity dinner and also donated his directors’ box for disadvantaged children to enjoy during the season, discussed the club’s charity in an interview with the Daily Echo. READ MORE: Sport Republic detail Saints plan to win Championship with key incomings explained “I think it’s hugely important, we believe that the club is community and a club without community doesn’t mean anything,” the Serbian businessman said. “The people who love the club and support the club are coming to the games and they are the blood flow of the club. We connect back with the Saints Foundation and we have great plans for the future of the foundation.” Solak added: “We have to be a little bit focussed now on the football but the more success you have on the pitch, the easier it is to achieve your goals as well. I think we believe the foundation is a great thing. “For me, I took this box and I was super happy to receive photos of the kids enjoying the box at the games, I was really happy that they could enjoy the games with the best food and drinks – but hopefully they were not giving them my wine! “The happy faces for me are absolutely why we work and why we do what we do, it’s hugely important to continue to support it and we hope that the building of a bigger and more successful football club will lead to a bigger Saints Foundation too.”
chris mepham Bournemouth
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#PLStories- Chris Mepham says win at Saints was for Cherries ‘fans who have stuck with us’ #AFCB

April 30, 2023
Historically, Cherries have a wretched record away to their south coast rivals. This week’s win marked just a second time Cherries have won away at Saints, the first coming on their last trip their in September 2019. Since that day, Saints had racked up three successive wins over Cherries, all at Vitality Stadium, the hosts failing to find the net. Mepham has now visited St Mary’s three times since joining Cherries from Brentford four years ago. He started, only to be withdrawn early on during a 3-3 draw there in April 2019, before remaining as an unused substitute for the 3-1 win in September that year. The centre-back played a key role in the 1-0 win on Thursday night, which came four years to the day since he was hooked at the same stadium. Defeat left Saints rooted to the foot of the table, six points from safety. 🍒 Celebrations in full swing #afcb pic.twitter.com/cyuSQwsonz — Tom Crocker (@TomCrockerEcho) April 27, 2023 Discussing this week’s win and being part of some good days for Cherries at St Mary’s, Mepham told the Daily Echo: “I remember getting dragged after 30 minutes away from home, so other than that day! “For the fans, there’s always a little bit more on this game. “For us as players, we approach it the same as any other game, but in the background we know there is obviously that local rivalry, so I think it was important to get the win for the fans that obviously have stuck with us all this season.” While Marcus Tavernier’s goal was all that separated the sides, Cherries were the better side for the majority of the contest on Thursday. However, having failed to put the game to bed, they had a nervy wait at the death when substitute Che Adams slammed home, only for the strike to eventually be ruled offside. “I think that’s the thing we need to get better at,” Mepham explained. “For all our dominance in the first half and the way we controlled the first half, we probably didn’t create enough clear-cut opportunities. “We seemed to arrive in the final third a lot, but then it was a case of second half, just finding a moment out of something to go and get us a goal. “Then it was down to us to see how well we can hang on. “Obviously other than that moment where Che Adams scores, I thought we limited them to very few chances. It probably felt like it was more pressure than they probably put us under.” Cherries return to action against Leeds United at Vitality Stadium tomorrow (2pm).
Roberto De Zerbi
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#PLStories- Roberto De Zerbi wanted Brighton fans to be 12th man against Wolves #BHAFC

April 29, 2023
The Seagulls take on Wolves tomorrow in their first home game for four weeks. De Zerbi said he was proud of his side in defeat as they lost at Nottingham Forest in midweek, three days after penalty trauma at Wembley. He added: “We are looking forward to play in our stadium to receive the fans’ support. READ MORE: DE ZERBI RESPONDS TO JOAO PEDRO REPORTS “The players need the passion of our fans and I would like to play with 12 players tomorrow, eleven on the pitch and one in the stand.” Albion have played their last four Premier League games away, in which they lost twice. After the FA Cup and Nottingham loss, they look to redeem themselves in order to tackle the last spell of the season. De Zerbi said: “We should have forgotten the Wembley match but I think we took the disappointment to Nottingham. “We will improve by playing this level of games more often. I´m not talking about quality of players, I´m talking about mentality.” “I loved my players more in Nottingham and more in Wembley than at Stamford Bridge (where Albion beat Chelsea). “Our fans should be proud of Nottingham – we gave everything.”
James Ward Prowse
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#PLStories- Southampton captain James Ward Prowse reflects on ‘terrific’ support despite Man City loss #SAINTSFC

April 10, 2023
Their latest defeat leaves Saints rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, four points adrift of safety with eight games to go. And despite the increasingly darkening situation, Saints fans once again turned out en-masse for their team, something that didn’t go unnoticed by Ward-Prowse. “I think they’ve been terrific all season,” the Saints captain told club media after Man City’s 4-1 win.  “We’ve not given them a lot to shout about and that’s down to us but we’ve still got a chance to put it right and we’ll make sure that we, regardless of the result, will give ourselves an opportunity and a chance to stay in the Premier League.” READ MORE: 'Works for Guardiola' - Selles has say on De Bruyne's Saints striker claim Saints held their own for much of the first half against the reigning champions before Erling Haaland headed the visitors in front shortly before the break. Jack Grealish then doubled the advantage before Haaland notched his 30th league goal of the season. Sekou Mara made it 3-1 with just under 20 minutes left to play but any Saints hope was short-lived as Julian Alvarez wrapped things up from the penalty spot moments later. James Ward-Prowse in action against Man City. (Image: PA) “Of course, it was a difficult game,” Ward-Prowse said. “We’re playing up against a world class side. You need everything in the game. You need a bit of luck. You need good defending, and you have to take your chances. “I think that was the only thing that was missing for us in the first half was just that killer instinct. I think we had a few good opportunities, but we have to take them, and the timing of their goal was crucial for them and took the wind out of our sails. “The game got away from us in the second half. It’s a disappointing day. “I think we always enjoy playing City because it’s a team that wants to play. It gives us an opportunity to press and be aggressive. I think we did that at times today and we put them on the back foot but in those crucial moments we need to take our chances and we failed to do that today.” Saints now have a week to prepare for another huge game in their battle to avoid the drop as Crystal Palace visit St Mary’s next weekend. With Saints still set to play Arsenal, Brighton, Liverpool, and Newcastle, there is immense pressure on Selles’s side to beat Palace and ignite their safety bid. “I think every game we debrief. We have a look at what went well and what we can improve so we’ll do that tomorrow and look forward to next week,” Ward-Prowse added. “Every game is crucial for us now. It’s important for us not to get too down today. Of course, you’re up against a world class side, you have to take the lessons and the learnings from it but get back together tomorrow and look forward to next weekend.”
Nathan Jones
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#PLStories- Nathan Jones responds after four different Southampton fan chant at Brentford #SAINTSFC

February 5, 2023
SAINTS manager Nathan Jones responded to chants of ‘sacked in the morning,’ from his own supporters by saying: “The fans saw a performance that justified those sayings.” The Welshman felt the force of both barrels during a 3-0 defeat at Brentford Community Stadium with both sets of supporters plotting his downfall. Saints supporters cycled through four different chants, including ‘sacked in the morning’, ‘get out of our club’, ‘your football is s***’ and ‘don’t know what you’re doing’. Jones was asked for his verdict on the chants after the match, in a press conference in which he had already admitted ‘compromising’ on his methods due to multiple factors. “The fans saw a performance today that justified those sayings and that's fine. All I can say to them as I understand, I totally understand,” the boss responded. “To be fair, they’ve sung that at any point I've made a substitution. Now, if we keep Romeo Lavia on the pitch with a booking, they were a counter-attacking side so we were at risk. Was Romeo Latvia running the football game? “Was he was out-battling and dominating everything, so was it justified? If it was, they were watching a different game to me.” Jones added: “They’re entitled to their opinion. As I said, I’ve got broad shoulders so I take everything on myself because, at the end of the day, I only look at myself and I look myself in the mirror and I think ‘have I done the best I can be’ and, to be honest with you, I can be better.” Don't miss a moment with our Saints morning briefing email. A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article on the Daily Echo. Your support means we can bring you the latest breaking news, exclusive Saints features and coverage - and much more. Digital subscribers get unrestricted access to all of our stories, our dedicated app including e-version of the newspaper, and an advertising-light website. If you want all the latest articles delivered straight to your inbox you can join the thousands of subscribers who are signed up to our newsletters. They include our popular daily morning news briefing, breaking news, crime and court, and Southampton FC bulletins - plus business, heritage and our what's on newsletters.
Adam Armstrong
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#PLStories- Southampton FC forward Adam Armstrong wants to change Newcastle semi-final atmosphere in league cup #SAINTSFC

January 27, 2023
NEWCASTLE-lad Adam Armstrong insisted Saints will need to “turn the St James’ Park crowd right away” on Tuesday if he is to fulfil a childhood dream of playing in a cup final at Wembley. The 25-year-old boyhood Magpies fan thought he had scored against his former side during the eventual 1-0 defeat to Eddie Howe’s men at St Mary’s on Tuesday. READ MORE: Jones hints at potential Saints departures - but wants incoming signings first His goal was ruled out by VAR for accidental handball just minutes after Joelinton had opened the scoring in the EFL Cup semi-final’s first leg. Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope went on to keep a 10th consecutive clean sheet while his team have not lost at home during the entirety of the 2022-23 campaign so far. But despite the odds being stacked against them ahead of the trip to the North East on Tuesday, January 31 – also transfer deadline day – Armstrong retains “100 per cent” confidence. “We’re looking forward to the next leg because it will be a massive game and we’re only 1-0 down, we’re still right in it,” he told the Daily Echo. “100 per cent, we’re going there with confidence again and we’ve got nothing to lose. It will be a really good atmosphere, I’ve seen it first-hand myself and it’s an unbelievable stadium. “We’re going to have to turn the crowd right away. We do have to start taking our chances because we’re getting a lot now in the second-half of games.” He added: “We’re staying in games at half-time now so we just have to put them away and we’ve stopped giving away sloppy goals, but I know they scored on the counter. “They’ve put a ball across and had a tap in from a few yards, that can’t happen, the gaffer (Nathan Jones) is mad on that. We can’t give goals away but it’s something that we will work on. “It’s nothing to lose, we’ve got to put on a good performance because it’s a chance to get to Wembley. “It’s every kid’s dream to get to Wembley. It’s certainly mine and something I’m looking forward to trying to achieve. “We have to take confidence in everything we can at this point, the lads are upset they’ve been beaten but we’ve got to dust down and prepare for the weekend.” The former England under-21 international’s ruled out goal would have been only his third in all competitions this season and a fifth in a Saints shirt since a £15million move from Blackburn Rovers. VAR overturned the decision after a tussle in the six-yard box between the imperious Dan Burn and Armstrong saw legs locked and the ball bounce into his arm. “That’s football and we’ve seen decisions like that all year, I know it’s handball even though it’s accidental but that’s the rules nowadays,” Armstrong admitted. “It’s harsh but we have to just take it and move onto the next leg. I looked on the big screen after it and it’s hit my arm but you just have to get on with it, it’s one of those things.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.
Nathan Jones
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#PLStories- Southampton boss really pleased to get good reception from supporters #SAINTSFC

January 9, 2023
NATHAN Jones admitted he was very pleased to get a “good reception” from Saints supporters at full-time on Saturday. The 2-1 win at Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round win followed his side going behind inside the first 15 minutes and increased fan frustrations. On two occasions, they sang ‘Nathan Jones, your football is s***’ in almost complete unison with all of Selhurst Park hearing it clearly. James Ward-Prowse and Adam Armstrong goals eventually secured progression to the fourth round of the tournament and ended a three-match losing run. READ MORE: Jones details transfer plans with hopes for 'three or four real quality' signings And with Saints still bottom of the Premier League, Jones was still warmly received by the travelling contingent in the capital. “If I'm honest, I don't know what type of reception I’m going to get when I go over there,” Jones said.   “So I went over there to make sure. The other night (vs Nottingham Forest at St Mary’) I went round clapping everyone because I put myself out there, I take full responsibility for everything. I don't shy away from challenges or anything. “So when I went over there (Saturday), got a good reception, I was very pleased with that. But then it was the player's turn and I wanted to make sure that I didn't over-celebrate because it's one win,” he added. “If we get 10 wins, then I'd be a little bit more zealous in terms of what I do. That will come in time, but right now it's just pleasing to get a win and I'm pleased for the players. “The manager is paid to be there and be the focal point and to be the brand and to take the accolades, but also take the pain, and that's what I've done.” A WIN! Take them however they come, Crystal Palace fans boo the officials off.Delighted for Adam Armstrong, and a much-needed lift for the whole club.Now need to take it into what matters. Jones has claimed a win could change momentum. #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/Fh3rC5c1ud — Alfie House (@AlfieHouseEcho) January 7, 2023 When Jones was asked if he believes he just needs time to make this Saints project work, having been appointed in November as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s successor, the Welshman appeared reflective. “I’d like time. We all need time to build and implement stuff but results will determine my future at any level,” Jones admitted.   “I’m a manager and anyone will tell you that results is where it is. So I can say I want time but what I really want is results and I want to get them as quick as possible. “So look, we know that we have to change the direction of certain things today. We were a real aggressive football side and I like that because that's what my sides are associated with at times. “It takes time to build that but we have to do that and take the steps and we have to take them a little bit quicker than we are at the minute.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.
Jaidon Anthony
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#PLStories- AFC Bournemouth’s Jaidon Anthony and Jordan Zemura call for Cherries fan support #AFCB

January 9, 2023
STARLETS Jaidon Anthony and Jordan Zemura took to social media last night in a plea to fans. Cherries’ 4-2 defeat to Championship leaders Burnley in the FA Cup led to an array of boos and jeers from supporters at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. As fans voiced their displeasure at a fifth straight loss, Anthony was the only player to lap the stadium and applaud fans for their efforts. Posting on Twitter, Anthony started: “Trust me, I get your frustrations. “We as players are as frustrated with the way we are playing too, but we do know there’s a long, long way to go in the season and there’s enough talent in this group to turn our fortunes around. “But we can only do it together. We need you more when it’s not going well. “You have every right to voice your opinions but whilst the game’s still going and we still have a chance, why not give us all the help you can, and be loud and proud. “Long way to go and many highs to come, I promise!” Defender Zemura took a similar view, also calling for fans to cut out the boos directed solely towards captain Lloyd Kelly. He posted: “Times like this (are) never easy, when everything feels sticky and things are not falling how you want. “But that’s football, more or less, that’s life. All you can do is stand up, chest out and go again, and keep fighting. “More than enough within this team, and (we) will continue to fight and be counter for. “All in this together, from the team to the staff, to you, the fans. “However disappointed you are with the performance, booing individual players is not on, especially the captain of the team – for that, I cannot stand with! “As a collective that’s fair because it has not been good enough, and we know that! We will continue to work and push each other to be better. “However, we’re in this together and that’s all! “Plenty of games to put things right and enjoy the highs!”           
Nathan Jones
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Nathan Jones not concerned by Southampton fan jeers but a ‘little surprised’ #SAINTSFC

January 5, 2023
NATHAN Jones insisted he is not concerned by fan reaction to him at the end of the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, but admitted he is a little bit “surprised”. The Saints boss said supporters pay their hard-earned money and have the right to react however they want, after loud boos at both half-time and full-time on Wednesday. The final whistle of the Forest defeat, a fourth Premier League loss under Jones and a sixth successive for the club, was met with one of the most toxic St Mary’s atmospheres of the season. While Mohammed Salisu sprinted down the tunnel despite James Ward-Prowse bellowing for him to come back, Jones did go around the stadium bowl clapping the fans. And asked if he is concerned by the reaction so early into his managerial tenure, Jones responded: “I can't pre-empt what fans are going to do and so on, that's entirely up to them. “All I can do is try to prepare a team that goes out there and changes results. It doesn't concern me, it surprises me a little bit but that's their prerogative,” he said. “The thing about a football manager, especially where I've come from and getting an opportunity here, I understand the scepticism. Fans have paid their money, they have the prerogative and they can do whatever they want. For me as a manager, you have to be thick-skinned. “You know, it's not the first time that I've been booed, it’s not the first time I've taken stick as a player, manager, coach or anything and you have to show real characteristics that bring you through this because when we come through it, there’ll be proud moments.” Saints failed to record a single shot on target during the defeat, while Taiwo Awoniyi’s winner was the only one from the visitors.  That was gifted by a Lyanco misplaced pass on the halfway line, just days after Saints conceded two set-pieces including an 87th-minute sickener to lose 2-1 at Fulham. Asked if he believes he can change supporters’ confidence, Jones replied: “Results are the only way to change it. You're not going to change their mind without it, but it was a front-foot performance tonight and they worked hard. “We just didn't show enough quality but you had a side out there tonight that worked hard and grafted, that had more situations than Forest and we just didn't show enough quality and then gifted them a goal. “When you give them a goal they can sit in for 20 minutes because they haven't got to chase anything. And that's the problem at the minute because the other day (at Fulham) we were excellent, excellent structure performance. “But gifted two goals from set-pieces, and against Brighton we had loads of possession, gifted Brighton two goals and then there was a strike from distance. So there are lots we can do better and we have to.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.
Gary O’Neil
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#PLStories- AFC Bournemouth’s Gary O’Neil on travelling fans #AFCB

December 25, 2022
Gary O’Neil shared how Cherries appreciate their travelling support, stating: “We’re going to need them.” Cherries fans will be travelling all over the country during the first two weeks since their side returned to action, starting with the trip to Newcastle last Tuesday. Stamford Bridge is the next stop for the Cherries faithful on Tuesday, December 27, before another trek up north to see their favourites face Manchester United on Tuesday, January 3, the Dorset outfit’s first game of 2023. With only one home game over the festive period, a fixture against Crystal Palace on New Year’s Eve, those hardy souls that travel to all three away games will travel approximately 1,839 miles, based on the distance from the Vitality Stadium to each ground as the crow flies. Fans’ plans for the trip to Newcastle were thrown up in the air when the game was brought forward with little notice due to NHS strikes, with around 450 Cherries supporters making the journey to Newcastle. The Daily Echo understands Cherries’ have sold out their allocation for the fixture at Chelsea. Both games against Chelsea and Manchester United had been moved from their original dates of Boxing Day and Monday, January 2. With train strikes, adjusted transport schedules and the financial pressures the winter holidays can place on families, O’Neil shared how he was “proud” of Cherries’ away support. He shared: “I thought the support at Newcastle was incredible for considering how far it is, the weather, the late fixture change, the sort of the issue with transport as well at the moment. “I appreciate their efforts. “We're going to need them. I spoke about it a lot, speak about it when we play here, obviously, because the atmosphere we create here will be massive for us, but it’s the same on the road. “So to see that many people come and support you, I was proud of the supporters, really, to give up their evening when it's a tough one, like a long journey back on a Tuesday night. “And a lot of them will still be working, I would guess so, yes, we appreciate it. “Hopefully they see that the lads are putting in a similar effort on the pitch.”
Ralph Hasenhuttl
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl defends Southampton supporters and rejects job speculation concerns #SAINTSFC

October 15, 2022
RALPH Hasenhuttl insisted he does not read social media but conceded he does not have the answers to job speculation as he “can only answer this question when I have wins”. The Saints boss also rejected claims he was concerned about his future in the build-up to an integral double-matchday week, saying the media conferences are the first time he thinks about it. Saints are coming into Premier League meetings with West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth over the next week off the back of four consecutive defeats. The results have left the St Mary’s side “just above the line”, in 17th place in the table with just seven points after nine matches. The form, and subsequent media reports about his handling of the squad, have meant Hasenhuttl has been subjected to regular questions about his job security. However, he insisted: “Not really one minute I think about this. This is not the way I plan my week and as long as I am here I do my best for us to be successful. “It costs me so much energy and I have no energy left for thinking about your question, but it is always nice when Friday is coming and you ask me this question because it is the first time I think about it. “This shows me that everything else we do here has only one focus and that focus is to make the team better, and this takes enough energy.” He added: “In any league, you need to have arguments and I can only answer this question when I have wins, at the moment I do not have wins so I cannot answer this question and you are in the better position. “The only goal is to see my team working hard and knowing that at the weekend we have a very important game for this club and for the fans, it is not about me. “I think we have done a very good job in the last four years and it is quite necessary now to win games because of this, otherwise it is possible we are below the line.” Hasenhuttl was also asked about the supporters’ mood towards him, which has deteriorated since a first public display of animosity during a 3-0 defeat at Brentford in May last season. Saints are only just coming out of the financial constraints put on by former owner Gao Jisheng in January, with Sport Republic’s acquisition of the club, and employed a youthful summer transfer policy. Hasenhuttl was posed whether this means supporters should be more giving with time and understanding, and if their expectations should be lowered. "I cannot speak about what you say because I do not read the social media stuff that you maybe read,” he said. “What I can speak about is in the last game (4-0 defeat at Manchester City) was 90 minutes exactly how it should be to support the team. “The only chance to come out and be successful again is to stay together and I had this feeling in the away game at Man City, although we couldn’t give the supporters a lot of pleasure moments they were supporting us until the last minute. “I have never had the doubt they know about our situation and this is what makes them so special.” Hasenhuttl continued: “No, you do not need to lower your expectations. “We all want to have a team where we have been playing like sometimes in the last years, we have always had tough moments but we have had moments where we can turn things around. “It’s every year the same that we are fighting to be successful and it is normal that, now being part of the Premier League for more than 10 years, fans want to see us higher up the table.”  A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don't just take my word for it - subscribe today. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by searching Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents on Facebook Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated group by searching Hampshire Court and Crime News on Facebook
Ralph Hasenhuttl
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl praises Southampton supporters in response to job security question #SAINTSFC

October 2, 2022
RALPH Hasenhuttl responded to questions on his future as Saints manager by saying: “The crowd was fantastic. We never had the feeling there was a bad atmosphere.” The 55-year-old Austrian is under increasing pressure with Saints having won just two of their Premier League matches this campaign. Sport Republic were in attendance as Saints went down 2-1 to Everton for a third successive defeat, despite Joe Aribo firing the home side ahead right after half-time. Hasenhuttl was asked if he feels his job is under pressure and did not directly answer the question but, instead, praised St Mary’s for their support of the team. “I feel that we have a team that is young. And I will say that the crowd was fantastic,” Hasenhuttl said. “During the 90 minutes we were never having the feeling that there was a bad atmosphere or something like that. And this is what this team needs. “They need time, they will be one time a very good team but as we said, we know about Premier League football and young and talented is nice to have but the rest is about learning and developing quick.” Assessing the manner of defeat, Hasenhuttl added: “Their first goal, it was a moment of no concentration and not defending in the box. “A free kick from the side but it’s long in the air so there’s definitely opportunities to defend this better. And then, as I said, the chance for the second goal, what we don't do and what they then take in a very clinical way. “The positive thing for me was afterwards that we are never stopping, trying and creating chances. we had some other good ones - Duje’s (Caleta-Car) at the end. “If you want to see the difference today this was maybe from the set-pieces. They scored the goal and we didn’t. Our chance was not smaller than theirs - this is what makes football brutal.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don't just take my word for it - subscribe today. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by searching Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents on Facebook Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated group by searching Hampshire Court and Crime News on Facebook
Scott Parker Fulham
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Scott Parker admits ‘decision’ to be made on Marcondes closer to transfer window and reveals fans role in survival #AFCB

August 19, 2022
BOSS Scott Parker outlined his “huge respect” for “constant professional” Emi Marcondes but insisted there was a “decision” to be made regarding the midfielder closer to the transfer window shutting. A report from Danish media outlet Bold.dk this week claimed Brondby were interested in taking the former Brentford man on loan. In quotes translated from Danish, the report claimed Marcondes said: “I will not comment on which clubs have approached, but I have had good talks with my manager (Parker) about the road to playing time getting shorter and shorter. “He is very satisfied with my work effort and my professionalism, and hopefully it won't be long before I fulfil my dream of playing in the Premier League.” Asked what it was like to have that conversation, and how big a role Marcondes could play for his side this campaign, Parker told the Daily Echo: “Those conversations are those conversations, really. “Like anything, you move up in levels and the levels of where you're going to is down to the players. Ultimately their talent and their levels - opportunity of course. “Regarding Emi, big challenge for him, that's clear. Last year, probably didn't play a lot of football at the back end of the season in the Championship. Wasn't really involved in and around it. “Constant professional, he had a big part to play early on and then just found his way. Found himself out the side, really. “So, look, a decision probably will be for Emi again this year in that sense. “And we'll have to make that call when we get closer to that window or between now and then, to see exactly what Emi wants and how that picture may look for him this year. “But, yeah, ultimately that will be down to him.” Marcondes is yet to play a minute for Cherries in the Premier League this season, having been an unused substitute against Aston Villa and Manchester City. He only featured twice during Cherries' Championship run-in since the end of February last campaign. Put to him whatever happened he would have a lot of respect for the 27-year-old, the Cherries boss replied: “A million per cent, a lot of respect. Huge respect for Emi. “A constant professional, like you said, through disappointing times for him, not involved or not around the squad. “His behaviour and the way he handles himself, very consistent and he's very professional in that. “So, I have a huge amount of respect for Emi first and first and foremost as a guy and the way he handles himself.”
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl Sh*t performance makes him hate to be Saints manager #SAINTSFC

August 11, 2022
RALPH Hasenhuttl has admitted “I hated when we lost to Brentford 3-0 and we were really sh*t” in the BBC Radio Solent Fans’ Forum. The Saints boss faced questions on the form of his side during the second-half of last season, which culminated in him receiving public criticism from his supporters in a heavy defeat at Brentford. The travelling Saints support turned on Hasenhuttl in the final 10 minutes, chanting ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’ and ‘sacked in the morning’. Saints put up a panel of CEO Martin Semmens, managing director Toby Steele, Hasenhuttl and head of women’s Marieanne Spacey-Cale to face questions from supporters. One fan, who travels home and away, suggested he did not believe the players were always putting in 100 per cent effort. “It’s not easy to be a Saints fan, I understand it in some moments,” Hasenhuttl responded. “But it’s not easy to be a Saints manager in some times, absolutely not. When you think about the effort we put in, it is not right. “I am absolutely with you when you speak about we want to see the effort every game, but I tell you we will never stop getting beaten out the road by some teams. Not for us. “Even more I enjoy when we take 13 points against top teams last season, but it is not normal for us as a club.” Hasenhuttl continued: “I hated when we lost to Brentford 3-0 away when we were really sh*t. “I’m the guy who is responsible, responsible for the good performances and for when they don’t do what we have asked them to do. “As long as I will be here I will be responsible for the performance of my team. When it is not right, it is me – and that’s it. “It only makes me more hungry, more hard-working and doing more for this club.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don't take my word for it - subscribe here to see for yourself. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group - Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated Facebook group - Hampshire Court and Crime News