Sport continues to provide support
Athletes, clubs and sport personalities have been showing support for the community, offering help to vulnerable members of the public, their fan bases and colleagues during the coronavirus pandemic.
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IOC under pressure to postpone Tokyo Games due to coronavirus pandemic
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues to come under pressure to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Games due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Saints chief Semmens hopeful of completing Premier League season by end of June
Southampton chief executive Martin Semmens insists everyone is hopeful of completing the Premier League season by the end of June, but stressed no one can be sure when football in this country will resume.
US Track and Field joins calls for Olympics to be postponed due to pandemic
US Track and Field has become the most high-profile sporting body to call for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Club-by-club review of Premier League season so far
The Premier League, like the rest of British football, is in limbo following the agreement to bring things to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl happy to play behind closed doors
Ralph Hasenhuttl has backed Premier League matches being staged behind closed doors in the wake of the coronavirus.
Steve Bruce hopes Allan Saint-Maximin continues to produce for Newcastle
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has backed “crowd-pleaser” Allan Saint-Maximin to continue having an impact following his late winner at Southampton.
Steve Bruce believes ‘natural footballer’ Allan Saint-Maximin has bright future
Steve Bruce is certain Allan Saint-Maximin has a “bright future” after his late strike secured a 1-0 win for Newcastle over 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s.
Allan Saint-Maximin ends Newcastle’s goal drought as Southampton beaten
Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy pulled off a number of stunning saves but was not able to rescue a point for his side as they were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle.
Steve Bruce warns of Danny Ings threat after ‘remarkable’ season
Steve Bruce has warned Newcastle to beware in-form Southampton striker Danny Ings as they attempt to end their wait for a Premier League victory.
Hasenhuttl hopes training changes bear fruit against Magpies
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes a week of “aggressive” training can put their Premier League campaign back on track.
Moussa Djenepo returns as Southampton face Newcastle
Southampton will have winger Moussa Djenepo available again for the Premier League match against Newcastle.
Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes a happier Moussa Djenepo can give Saints squad a lift
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes having Moussa Djenepo back with a smile on his face again can help kickstart their Premier League season.
Rice backs Bowen to continue making the right impression with West Ham
Declan Rice believes West Ham have unearthed a gem in January signing Jarrod Bowen.
Moyes keen to take pressure off Bowen despite shining on full Hammers debut
David Moyes is determined to keep the pressure off Jarrod Bowen despite the £20million winger’s sparkling full debut.
West Ham climb out of relegation zone after beating Southampton
West Ham climbed out of the relegation zone as goals from Jarrod Bowen, Sebastien Haller and Michail Antonio sank Southampton 3-1.
West Ham without Soucek and Fredericks for home game against Southampton
West Ham will be without Tomas Soucek and Ryan Fredericks for the Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday.
Southampton boss Hasenhuttl predicts bright future for Will Smallbone
Ralph Hasenhuttl has tipped academy graduate Will Smallbone to flourish at Southampton following his Premier League debut.
Hasenhuttl believes shutting down talk of future has helped Southampton
Ralph Hasenhuttl has admitted banning new contract talk could prove the key to Southampton’s Premier League revival.
NHS trust urges staff to shave beards so masks fit in coronavirus fight
NHS staff have been asked to shave their beards to allow masks to fit more securely in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Tyrone Mings says Aston Villa must stick together after defeat at Southampton
Tyrone Mings has urged the struggling Aston Villa squad not to become “fractured”.
Aston Villa boss Smith embarrassed after Southampton defeat
Angry Dean Smith told his under-performing Aston Villa players they have played themselves out of next week’s League Cup final after the 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
Southampton pile pressure on Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s relegation fears deepened after Shane Long and Stuart Armstrong fired Southampton to a 2-0 victory at St Mary’s.
Charlie Austin warned by FA after offensive tweets aimed at Southampton fans
West Brom striker Charlie Austin has been formally warned by the Football Association in relation to his offensive social media comments aimed at Southampton fans, but will face no further action.
No containment plan to stop Grealish, insists Southampton boss Hasenhuttl
Southampton will not devise any special plans to nullify Aston Villa dangerman Jack Grealish at St Mary’s on Saturday.
Walker-Peters sidelined for Aston Villa clash
Kyle Walker-Peters will miss Southampton’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at St Mary’s due to a calf injury.
Hasenhuttl says offside should be scrapped if Wenger’s VAR suggestions adopted
Ralph Hasenhuttl believes football should give up on offside entirely if Arsene Wenger’s VAR recommendations come into effect.
FA asks Charlie Austin to explain social media comments
Charlie Austin has been asked by the Football Association to explain his offensive comments aimed at Southampton fans on social media, the PA news agency understands.
Sean Dyche admits Southampton’s matchday programme helped Burnley to victory
Burnley manager Sean Dyche revealed comments in the Southampton programme boosted the motivation of his players before kick-off at St Mary’s on Saturday.
Saints struggling under pressure to perform at St Mary’s, says boss Hasenhuttl
Ralph Hasenhuttl believes the pressure of performing at home is getting to Southampton after Burnley became the latest side to leave St Mary’s all three points.