Derby 2 - 6 Arsenal

In summary, Arsenal were class... Derby had a go... and I got to see 8 goals. * We started better than Arsenal... * Shot ourselves in the foot... * We still can't defend... * Theirry Henry left Arsenal a while ago, move on, Arsenal fans! * Ea ...

Saints 0 Coventry 0

There never looked like being a winner in a poor game between two sides short on confidence and creativity. Stern John had Saints' best chance but was denied by Kasper Schmeichel from close range. Towards the end Richard Wright, the on-loan keeper making

The Lowe Road?

Looks like Rupert Lowe has joint forces with his previous vanquisher Mike Wilde and is plotting a return to power. The news was confirmed by club statements on the official website and to the stock exchange. It's unlikely that they'd have any extra

Saints no nearer end of takeover turmoil

According to the BBC a week ago a takeover bid is imminent for Saints. The men involved are a local barrister and businessman so it seems unlikely they would introduce the sort of significant funds that are required to rebuild the squad fully but it might

Hull 5 Saints 0

Saints endured another thrashing, this time at the hands of Hull, and slided back into the relegation mire. Michael Poke was injured in the warm-up but was still preferred to play in goal over Andrej Pernecky. If Saints weren't willing to play him over t

Southampton for sale, Cardiff facing bankruptcy

Saints fans Jonathon Fulthorpe and John Cousins are leading a consortium aiming to take over Southampton FC. BBC Online state that a deal for the club is 'imminent' and 'It is believed they have held several meetings with Saints club officials and hav

Southampton, Scoring and Shouting

Good news bad news from Wolves 2-2 draw against Southampton on Tuesday. Good news: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored both goals. Add that to his winning goal against Colchester last weekend and Wolves might finally have themselves a reliable goalgetter. We al

Plymouth Argyle v Southampton – preview

If ever Argyle needed a win it's tomorrow. Still shell-shocked after the defection of Ebanks-Blake to Wolves, still haunted by the spectre of play-off rivals circling around our remaining best players and still to gain a single League point in 2008, Argy

Dave Bassett: the master becomes the apprentice

It may not be quite that dramatic, but 63-year old Dave Bassett is Dennis Wise's new assistant manager. I'm not sure if there's a Freudian way to interpret the decision to appoint as your assistant the man who was your first manager, but I'd like to think

Academy Update, Reserves Update, Glenn Johnson Joins Portsmouth and Chelsea's Champions League Group B Dates

Well there ain't no surprise in Johnson leaving Chelsea. Once Belletti's signature ink had dried on the contract, it was always going to be Glenno leaving the club for one reason and one reason only - he wasn't a Mourinho signing! Johnson spent all

Shaun Wright-Phillips, Harley Davidson's and Guatemala

Earlier this evening I was sitting on the sofa trying to come up with The Offside way of trying to write a match preview for the home game against Portsmouth on Saturday when I heard on the telly at the start of the local news programme 'three words'

Edwards out; Keano still looking to add players

Carlos Edwards is going to miss a month due to a hamstring injury he picked up during the midweek 2-2 draw at Birmingham City. "I must admit," said Roy Keane, "I had a feeling he might pick up some kind of injury.... Three games in a week is demanding f

VALENCIENNES: Savidan and a few Friends

As the start of the season looms, it’s time for the France Offside to give you an in-depth look at each of the 20 teams vying for Hexagoal. Today, we meet Valenciennes AFC, the team that's kind of like Jesus and ten other less important disciples. Th

Anfield Banter: The missing stars, We not be clubbin', New stadium unveiled, Hammill hurt, & Mourinho's POV

* Well, it turns out that Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel were ineligible to play against South China FC due to 'red tape' concerning their international clearance. I don't get it, they were allowed in the country, but they couldn't play a football match?

Paul Anderson nets again

Wow, this is going to be an exhausting year as I try to keep up with Anderson at Swansea, Hammill at Southampton, Guthrie at Bolton, and Antwi at Hartlepool. The latter being most likely the least watched as he is a defender. I also expect Putterill, Li

Anfield Banter: Adam Hammill hat trick & nothing much else

There's really nothing new going on in LFC world, nothing major that is. The Giorgio Chiellini talk seems to be gaining some momentum, Crouchy is whining about the lack of recognition for his accomplishments, there's that Man U fella that I won't talk ab

More Anfield Banter: Paul Anderson impresses, Dudek signs with Real, It's Javi time, Jorge Fucile, & New keeper coach

* Paul Anderson scored a brace in his loan debut with Swansea City as they faced Swedish club Ostersund in a preseason friendly yesterday. It's good to see the kids getting off to a good start. With all the talk of our big signings, we have had Besian I

Anfield Banter: God watch, Kewell pain, More Mancini, Hammill speaks, & Barbara Streisand

* For a player that 'nobody wants', Robbie Fowler sure is getting a lot of attention. First off, St. Mirren aren't interested. Uh, okay. Second, a move to the MLS is not in the works. No big surprise there. And finally, though it looks as if Sydney FC

Anfield Banter: More Heinze, Hicks' tease, Hammill loaned, Moyes whines, Smicer goes home, & G'day God

* Though not one game nor one goal nor even one tourney a player makes (including Freddy Adu, you muppets), but if you're Gabriel Heinze, you certainly picked the right time to shine. Even if I take away his spectacular goal last night, I'd still have

Anfield Banter: Hammill to be loaned, Luis Garcia got married?, & Malouda is definitely not coming

* My man-boy crush will not be wearing a Liverpool kit next season, and will most likely end up on a Championship side. The top candidates to receive his services are Birmingham, Watford, Southampton, Crystal Palace, and Leicester I was hoping he'd end

Today's Terrace Talk

*Coventry City look close to being the latest US backed club... *Takeover talk in surrounding Southampton has cooled... *Sheffield United are being backed to avoid Football League... *Darlington's future looks a little uncertain at the moment...

Southampton Have Another Go at Statue Building

Talk about pressure. After the debacle of the first attempt and the ensuing embarrassment, Southampton have bravely decided to again commission a statue of club legend Ted Bates. Let's hope the Saints' fans reaction is more positive than before. Looks

Adam Hammill: What the future holds...

After watching the Scottish Cup Final today, I've come to the conclusion that Hammill is just not ready for the Premiership. He's an electrifying prospect and I was a bit surprised with the amount of responsibility that Dunfermline had placed on him in s

He Shoots! He Scores! -- It's the Championship Goals of the Week

So Just Who Might You be Then Southampton FC?

Separated at Birth?

I reckon the similarity is rather uncanny. In fact it makes me all the more suspicious that a Portsmouth fan wasn't behind this whole thing... It's certainly been the talk of England's South Coast.

Unfortunate Southampton Statue Will Come Down

'ET' jokes aside, the people behind this appalling statue have certainly not been very amused by the harsh reaction it has produced - more like bemused. They claimed to have been unable "to sleep or eat or do anything since the statue was unveiled" on

Former Portsmouth Owner Goes Berserk as Statue of Southampton Strangely Resembles Him

Don't Football Club owners always look a bit rubbish and divide public opinion? Think Malcolm Glazer and his 'gnome-esque' beard... Fans in Portsmouth are celebrating today as hated neighbors Southampton have unveiled a statue to club legend Ted Bates

Southampton Fans Go Berserk as Statue of Club Legend Strangely Resembles Former Portsmouth Owner

Don't expensively commissioned statues always look a bit rubbish and divide public opinion? Well this one at Southampton Football Club certainly does - as Saints fans are not too happy with this statue that seems bizarrely out of proportion (just click o

A Few Football League Quickies for Today

*Chelsea's impressive youngster extends his loan stay at Plymouth Argyle... * Leeds boss Dennis Wise takes time to reflect on the pressure cooker of survival... * Derby boss is very happy to have gotten one over Sir Alex Ferguson... * Hartlepool