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Ramirez set for Confederations Cup

7:43am Wednesday 5th June 2013

SAINTS midfielder Gaston Ramirez has been included in Uruguay's 23-man squad for the Confederations Cup.

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Yoshida in Japan's Confederations Cup squad

4:53pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

Saints defender Maya Yoshida has been confirmed in the Japan squad for this summer's Confederations Cup.

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The Rumour Mill - Wednesday June 5

9:40am Wednesday 5th June 2013

A round-up of today's rumours and gossip, including the future of one former Saints target.

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COMMENT: Was Forecast Saints' worst ever signing?

7:00am Wednesday 5th June 2013

IT was a signing that summed up the dawn of a new era at St Mary’s.

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Saints to release eight players

5:14pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

Saints have confirmed that eight out-of-contract players will be released this summer.

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Saints aim to boost their squad

6:30am Tuesday 4th June 2013

Saints plan to use the transfer market to strengthen their squad in at least five key positions this summer.

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Yoshida off to next year's World Cup finals

2:09pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

Saints ace Maya Yoshida is off to next summer's World Cup finals.

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Ox: Watching Brazil kids scared me!

7:50am Tuesday 4th June 2013

FORMER Saints starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain confessed watching young Brazilian kids playing beach football scared him ahead of scoring in Sunday's friendly at the Maracana Stadium.

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The Rumour Mill - Tuesday, June 4

8:53am Tuesday 4th June 2013

The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours and gossip making the headlines in today's newspapers...

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Fox out of Scotland squad

1:19pm Monday 3rd June 2013

Saints defender Danny Fox is one of six players to have withdrawn from the Scotland squad to face Croatia in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.

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Ox not surprised his dad dozed off

10:03am Monday 3rd June 2013

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was not surprised to hear that his father missed the highlight of his son's career because he fell asleep in front of the TV.

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The Rumour Mill - Monday June 3

9:59am Monday 3rd June 2013

A round-up of today's football gossip, including Mourinho's imminent Chelsea return and the Real Madrid striker that could be heading to Arsenal.

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Comment: Where Saints need to strengthen ahead of 2013/14

2:33pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

With the past season becoming a distant memory and thoughts already turning to the next campaign, the minds of many football fans are running gleefully wild.

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More Premier League clubs need to follow Saints' example

8:37pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

Football Association chairman David Bernstein has admitted there is a "desperate need" to increase the number of English players in the Premier League.

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Former Saints ace John Sydenham pays tribute to Ron Davies

3:10pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

John Sydenham has spoken of his sadness at the death of fellow Saints legend Ron Davies, but also his great pride in knowing the man.

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Ex-Saint Alex stars for England in Brazil draw

10:31pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

Superb strikes by ex-Saints starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Wayne Rooney rescued some dignity for England after Brazil had handed out a footballing lesson at the Maracana.

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Ex-Saints coach fails to persuade Aussie boss to move to England

8:41pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

A-League winning coach Graham Arnold claims he has turned down an approach from Sheffield United, calling the League One club "prehistoric".

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Big Ron could have played in any era - Paine

2:46pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

Ron Davies could have played in any era, according to fellow Dell legend Terry Paine.

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Alex's dad falls asleep at vital moment!

10:51pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

Former England international Mark Chamberlain missed the highlight of son Alex's career tonight - because he fell asleep.

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Ex-Saint Alex can hardly remember greatest moment

10:57pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admitted he could recall little of his dramatic contribution to England's draw in Brazil.

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Ron's ashes could be coming home

9:00am Saturday 1st June 2013

Arrangements for the funeral of Saints legend Ron Davies could become clearer next week.

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Matt in training - and loving it!

9:00am Saturday 1st June 2013

Saints legend Matt Le Tissier may have hung up his football boots long ago, but he is now lacing up a pair of running shoes.

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Play Saints fantasy transfers for your chance to win the cost of St Mary's season ticket paid

10:38am Saturday 1st June 2013

It's your chance to spend it like Poch - and win the cost of a season ticket to St. Mary's Stadium.

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Ex-Saint looking for teams for charity tournament

6:00am Saturday 1st June 2013

EX-SAINTS goalkeeper Paul Jones is on the hunt for football teams to go up against him in a charity tournament.

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Benfica post should hold no lure for Poch

6:00am Friday 31st May 2013

It goes to show the high regard in which Mauricio Pochettino is held that he is being linked with clubs the size of Benfica.

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The Rumour Mill - Friday May 31

9:31am Friday 31st May 2013

All the latest transfer rumours making the headlines in today's papers, including who José Mourinho wants to sign for Chelsea.

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No approach from Benfica for Pochettino

3:30pm Thursday 30th May 2013

Saints are understood to have received no approach from Benfica for Mauricio Pochettino, after a report emerged that the Portuguese side had offered him a deal to become their new coach.

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Paine: Davies was one of the very best

6:40am Thursday 30th May 2013

Saints have lost one of their greatest ever centre forwards, according to Ron Davies’ former teammate and fellow club legend Terry Paine.

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The Rumour Mill - Thursday May 30

10:14am Thursday 30th May 2013

A round-up of the rumours making the headlines in today's newspapers, including the Championship winger Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bring to Saints.

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Tributes flood in for Saints legend Ron

7:40am Thursday 30th May 2013

Tributes have been paid to Saints legend Ron Davies.

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Reports: Pochettino offered Benfica job

11:40pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

Mauricio Pochettino has been offered the manager’s job at Portuguese giants Benfica, according to reports.

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Saints legend Ron Davies dies

3:02pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

Saints legend Ron Davies has died.

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Saints confirm adidas deal

10:05am Wednesday 29th May 2013

Saints have confirmed that adidas will become their new kit suppliers.

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Billy Sharp in Accrington 'deal' with James Beattie

7:40am Wednesday 29th May 2013

Billy Sharp and James Beattie have set tongues wagging about a truly unlikely transfer – but it seems they were in on a Las Vegas hoax.

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The Rumour Mill - Wednesday May 29

9:46am Wednesday 29th May 2013

A round-up of the day's transfer rumours, including a possible £60m deal for ex-Saints star Gareth Bale.

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What do Saints' stars earn?

5:10pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

AS Saints fans will learn from reading the story at the end of last week, Tadanari Lee has been banned from driving for speeding on West Quay Road.

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Sharp set for Saints talks

7:00am Tuesday 28th May 2013

Billy Sharp is set to learn whether he has a Saints future when he has his first sit down talks with Mauricio Pochettino next month.

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Ward-Prowse makes England cut

11:06am Tuesday 28th May 2013

James Ward-Prowse has been named in the final squad for England under-20’s World Cup campaign in Turkey.

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The Rumour Mill - Tuesday May 28

9:58am Tuesday 28th May 2013

A round up of the day's transfer rumours - including a prank some Saints fans fell for

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Ex-Saint scores £120m penalty

7:10pm Monday 27th May 2013

EX-SAINT Kevin Phillips netted the most valuable penalty in football history in the Championship play-off final today.

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Le Tissier: What Saints must do to get a top ten finish

7:00am Monday 27th May 2013

MATT Le Tissier believes Saints need a new striker to achieve a top-ten finish next season.

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The Rumour Mill - Monday May 27

10:11am Monday 27th May 2013

A look at the Premier League rumours making the national press of Bank Holiday Monday

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The Rumour Mill – Sunday, May 26: Real Madrid lining up £60m swoop for ex-Saint

2:49pm Sunday 26th May 2013

Real Madrid are ready to test Tottenham Hotspur's insistence that ex-Saint Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price this summer by making a £60million bid for the Wales international. (Sunday Telegraph)

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Shaw out of England squad

4:39pm Friday 24th May 2013

Saints full back Luke Shaw has been forced to pull out of the England under-21 squad through injury.

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Saints set for big clear-out

6:10am Friday 24th May 2013

Saints are set for one of their biggest summer clearouts in recent times as they prepare for their second season in the Premier League.

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Saints striker banned from driving

4:00am Friday 24th May 2013

A SAINTS player caught breaking the speed limit for the third time in three months was yesterday  banned from getting behind the wheel for half a year.

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Programme Fair tomorrow

11:47am Friday 24th May 2013

The annual Saints Programme and Memorabilia Fair will take place tomorrow.

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The Rumour Mill - Friday May 24

11:45am Friday 24th May 2013

The Daily Echo takes a look at the rumours surrounding Premier League clubs

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COMMENT: Season ticket price is right for Saints fans

7:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Saints have shown respect for their supporters by modestly increasing prices as they massively increase ambitions.

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The Rumour Mill - Thursday May 23

9:43am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The Daily Echo brings you a round up of the day's Premier League transfer rumours

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