Latest football stories from FansNetwork Southampton At Stoke City The Preview Southampton Saints travel to the Potteries with some fans saying the direction of the season is already almost decided, but a win at Stoke could well change the direction of the season in a good way.  Southampton Put In Bid For Defender But Is He What They Need Southampton Saints recently sold Ronnie Edwards, perhaps the one central defender who had pace and could pass the ball, but what they need is a leader in the back four, if this is the case why are they in the market for a teenage defender.  Swans transfer window : It’s all in control, players in talks … Swansea City Swansea City are in talks on Sunday with two players that may well join the club before the end of the transfer window. What we know is that one is a defender and one a forward who is currently talking to other clubs as well. We also have news on Josh Key.  Then there were four, but will there be more? Pompey add to defender to ranks Portsmouth Aji Alese has become Pompey's fourth signing of the current transfer window - and now fans are wondering how many more new faces will be in the door before Monday's deadline.  Chris Nicholl's Cause Of Death Changed To Head Trauma Southampton Chris Nicholl was a playing legend for both Southampton and Aston Villa, as well as managing Saints, a no nonsense centre half known for his heading ability, after a lengthy campaign, this has now been attributed as a cause of death.  Tonda Eckert Talks About Potential Incoming Transfers Before Deadline Day Southampton Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been speaking to the media about possible improvements to his squad before transfer deadline day on Monday, see what he has to say here.  Swansea City : What goes on behind the scenes is of far more interest this weekend Swansea City Swansea City will resist low ball attempts over the coming weekend to unsettle their players despite information that it’s a likelihood. By that we understand there is some interest in certain players, none of whom Swansea fans will want to leave. And the Swans are not keen at all in losing anyone this window.  Taarabt genius gets R’s title charge back on track – History Queens Park Rangers We’re back to this week in 2011 for History this week, only this time it’s QPR rather than Coventry on top of the Championship and Adel Taarabt is at his full throated best to get Rangers over the line.  Leo Scienza A Doubt For The Trip To Stoke City Southampton With 57 minutes gone at Fratton Park, Leo Scienza was on top of the world after scoring the opener in the derby against Portsmouth, but 10 minutes later he was limping off the pitch and now could miss the trip to Stoke. |
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