Latest football stories from FansNetwork Sunderland Awaydaze Leeds United Our game at Sunderland kicks off on Sunday at 4.30pm, thanks to yet another Sky Sports selection. You'll find the Stadium of Light on the site of the former Monkwearmouth Colliery on the north bank of the River Wear, the opposite side from the city centre.  Southampton At West Ham The Preview Southampton The Hammers start the weekend in 2nd position in the Championship and for many people are favourites for promotion, but Saints have a good record against teams in the top echelons of the division and can go there with confidence.  25% of the season gone this weekend: Swans injuries & fixtures that matter Swansea City On-loan teenage ‘sensation’ — not our words — Jeremy Monga will travel with the squad tomorrow as the Swans make the relatively short journey (well, it’s one road, ish) to Shepherd’s Bush to take on QPR at Loftus Road. The news we have is that Jeremy Monga could well make the bench after knuckling down in training over the past week or so.  Mousinho sees how squad strength is evolving - and point at Wolves proves it Portsmouth Suddenly the defeat at St Mary's seems a long time ago - chiefly because Pompey have done very well since.  Refwatch - Rochdale v Accrington Stanley Rochdale Dale’s home game against Accrington Stanley on Saturday will be refereed by RICHIE WATKINS.  Southampton Linked With Divin Mubama Replacement In January Southampton It seems that Saints have been making a few enquiries about a new striker, presumably to replace Divin Mubama who has not really impressed Saints fans so far in his loan spell at the club.  QPR v Swans : The weekend that could change the top two Swansea City On Saturday at 3pm the Swans play a fixture away to Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. This will test the Swans ability to not only take on strong-arm tactics and prevail, but avoid what the R’s enjoy best, a draw. After the West Ham setback last weekend this must be earmarked as a chance to get the show back on the road.  The Mighty Saints Podcast Live Thursday Night 9pm • Hammers Quizzes And Predictions Southampton The crew assemble for another Thursday night of mayhem with a chance of some major chat about Southampton Football Club, amongst other things.  Scottish Punk Legends the Skids In Line To Play At St Mary's Southampton The Saints Are Coming blares out over the PA system in the moments before the team comes out and now it seems that the Skids could be coming to St Mary's to belt out a rendition of the song live. |
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