Liverpool have abandoned their hopes of signing Virgil van Dijk and apologised to Southampton for “any misunderstanding” over their interest.

Liverpool have abandoned their hopes of signing Virgil van Dijk and apologised to Southampton for "any misunderstanding" over their interest.

Southampton say they have contacted the Football Association and the Premier League and "intend to work closely with both bodies on this matter when the facts become clear".

Southampton have sacked manager Nigel Adkins and replaced him with former Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Under-fire manager Nigel Adkins today promised to turn things around at Southampton and talked up his relationship with executive chairman Nicola Cortese amid speculation he is heading for the sack.

Southampton today launched a formal investigation into allegations goalkeeper Artur Boruc threw a water bottle at fans during their home defeat to Tottenham.

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins was delighted to see captain Adam Lallana recognised by England this week.

Southampton this morning completed the signing of Gillingham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga on a four-year deal.

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins is not only hopeful the newly-promoted will avoid relegation but believes they will soon be challenging for Europe and ultimately the Premier League title.

Matt Le Tissier’s bid to become Southampton chairman is over with the south-coast club now days from going out of business.

Southampton Leisure Holdings have entered a 21-day exclusivity agreement with the Pinnacle Consortium, paving the way for the cash-strapped football club to ease its financial troubles.

SOUTHAMPTON are set to launch an appeal against the 10-point penalty which has condemned them to relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship.

Southampton are set to launch an appeal against the 10-point penalty which has condemned them to relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship.

CLIVE WOODWARD yesterday insisted his future lies at the British Olympic Association in response to reports raising the possibility of a return to rugby as Wales’ director of elite performance.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe will face a vote for his removal at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting of the club’s parent company.

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The Lions arrived home this morning humbled after their Test series defeat to the All Blacks but determined the concept must be kept alive.

Clive Woodward today labelled the All Blacks as the world rugby’s most professional team.

ANDY ROBINSON last night rolled up his sleeves and prepared to tackle the toughest task in British sport - replacing Clive Woodward.

Rob Andrew has distanced himself from the England coaching job which looks set to be vacated by Clive Woodward.

Less than 48 hours after receiving the public backing of his chairman, Southampton manager Paul Sturrock was today told to clear his desk after becoming the first managerial victim of the new Barclays 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.

Glenn Hoddle has withdrawn his bid to become the new manager of Southampton.

GLENN HODDLE last night stressed that he wants what is best for Southampton – and he believes he is the right man to take the club to the next level.

Southampton manager Gordon Strachan has decided not to extend his contract when it expires at the end of the season.

Southampton have placed Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado on the transfer list for ‘‘breach of his contractual obligations to the club’’.

Southampton today confirmed Gordon Strachan has been appointed as manager in succession to the sacked Stuart Gray.

Glenn Hoddle has finally been given the green light to become the new manager of Tottenham after Southampton released his registration.

Tottenham have officially announced the appointment of Glenn Hoddle despite the continuing legal wrangling over his move from Southampton.

Tottenham have confirmed they are in talks with Glenn Hoddle.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has now admitted he has given Glenn Hoddle permission to talk to Tottenham about becoming their new manager.