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Smyth’s smash and grab stuns City – Report
Queens Park Rangers
QPR continued their recent unbeaten run, despite another poor performance, away at Bristol City on Saturday, thanks to an extraordinary goal from Paul Smyth.

The First Bookies Favourite Has Emerged For Southampton Manager
Southampton
Russell Martin probably hasn't finished clearing out his locker at Staplewood but the bookies have already compiled their books and a clear favourite has emerged, but will it be the one that the fans want.

Who Is Southampton Caretaker Manager Simon Rusk
Southampton
after the sacking of Russell Martin, Saints announced that U21 coach Simon Rusk would take over on an interim basis, here we take a look at who Simon Rusk is and his experience.

Southampton V Tottenham Hotspur The Verdict
Southampton
The straw that finally broke the camel's back, for most Saints supporters the worst 45 minutes they have ever endured at St Mary's when the team finally stuck two fingers up at their manager.

Refwatch - Rochdale v Tamworth
Rochdale
Dale’s home game versus Tamworth on Tuesday will be refereed by the familiar figure of DARREN DRYSDALE.

Southampton FC Sack Russell Martin
Southampton
After what was perhaps the worst 45 minutes in Southampton FC history, at least at St Mary's, the Saints hierarchy took swift action in the aftermath of the debacle and sacked Russell Martin.

Swans v Black Cats - The final word this weekend from Trystan Bending
Swansea City
Our staff football writer Trystan Bending has reviewed this weekends home game against Sunderland. The highs and the lows in a game which produced five goals and more disappointment for the Swansea faithful. Trystan puts real context into this fixture.

Southampton V Tottenham Hotspur The Preview
Southampton
Will Russell Martin do something different against Spurs, ? Will Saints players be employed to utilise their own abilities, instead of being shoe horned to play way that is clearly not working.

From Frustration to Relief: Leeds United Equalise in Dramatic Final Moments
Leeds United
We should have been playing against ten men for over half this game, but in the end Leeds had to be content with a point after forcing a very late equaliser against Preston North End.