Southampton claimed this morning that no deal had been struck with Arsenal for £10m (€14.6m)-rated teenager Theo Walcott.

Southampton caretaker boss Dave Bassett has confirmed he is to leave the club following the appointment of George Burley as new head coach.

Southampton full-back Chris Baird wants to stay at St Mary’s despite spending almost two years out of the first team.

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Southampton are through to the last 16 of the FA Cup after a controversial penalty goal by Peter Crouch in the 90th minute.

Southampton manager Harry Redknapp will give an immediate debut to new signing Nigel Quashie as he bids for his first Barclays Premiership win since taking charge of Southampton against Liverpool tomorrow.

SOUTHAMPTON manager Harry Redknapp hopes to sign five players with the money he will get from selling England striker James Beattie.

Southampton today appointed former Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp as their new manager.

SOUTHAMPTON yesterday named Frenchman Christian Damiano as the man who will work alongside head coach Steve Wigley for the rest of the Premiership season.

Southampton boss Paul Sturrock became the first managerial casualty of the new Barclays Premiership season when the club announced this morning he had left by mutual consent.

Southampton still do not have a manager lined up to take over from Gordon Strachan when the Scot leaves the club at the end of the season.

Southampton striker Marian Pahars is winning his battle to be fit for tomorrow’s FA Cup third round clash at home to Newcastle after missing the last two matches with a thigh strain.

Southampton appear to have won the race to sign Oldham’s highly-rated defender Fitz Hall.

Southampton manager Gordon Strachan praised striker Brett Ormerod after his three goals helped destroy Tranmere in the Worthington Cup second round match at St Mary’s Stadium.

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