Graeme Le Saux believes it is too soon for Southampton’s Luke Shaw to move to Chelsea.

Hands up, I’ve been labelling Thomas Hitzlsperger for years.

Graeme Le Saux thinks Rafael Benitez may finally be able to win over the Chelsea fans who opposed his appointment if he can guide the Blues to Capital One Cup glory.

We have known for a long time now that football cannot die.

MIDFIELDER Javier Mascherano headed to Barcelona from Liverpool yesterday with manager Roy Hodgson blasting his selfish attitude.

WHAT, then, should we make of the story that Germany’s elegant and lighter brand of football in the World Cup was attributable to the fact that there is a cadre of homosexual players within the team?

Chelsea and England footballer Ashley Cole was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of this morning, sources said.

Former footballer Graeme Le Saux became the first celebrity to be kicked off Dancing on Ice tonight.

Police today arrested one of 16 suspects who allegedly shouted racist and homophobic chants at a football match.

Premier League clubs may be courting Arab trillionaires but it is a different story for their supporters, the majority of whom are being priced out of watching live football on television, according to a new survey.

GIANFRANCO ZOLA has agreed a three-year deal to become West Ham’s next manager.

ROY KEANE has admitted that the abuse he suffered as a player almost drove him to “do an Eric Cantona”.

Actress Sharon Stone was a shady lady tonight at the world premiere of Basic Instinct 2.

Graeme Le Saux believes there are similarities between Glenn Hoddle’s final months as England manager and the current reign of Sven-Goran Eriksson.

FORMER England left-back Graeme Le Saux has retired from football.

Former England left-back Graeme Le Saux has announced his retirement from the game.

Harry Redknapp will hold talks with under-fire Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe before deciding whether to retire from football – or try to bring the Saints back up to the Barclays Premiership.

Brian Robson's West Brom defied the odds today to beat Portsmouth and secure their top-flight status for next season.

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Defender Claus Lundekvam and midfielder Paul Telfer are expected to return to Southampton’s starting line-up for their crucial clash at relegation rivals Crystal Palace tomorrow.

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Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren was able to call upon experienced striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink once again as his side looked to get their Barclays Premiership campaign back on track against struggling Southampton.

Midfielders Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Le Saux and Nigel Quashie are all expected to return to Southampton’s side as they bid for their first away win of the Barclays Premiership season at Middlesbrough on Sunday.

Southampton midfielder David Prutton has been charged with two counts of improper conduct by the Football Association.

ARSENE WENGER admitted that Robin van Persie still has plenty to learn about football in the Premiership after the Dutchman became the latest Arsenal striker to demonstrate a lack of discipline.

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Southampton’s Sweden midfielder Anders Svensson looks set to return to his old club Elfsborg at the end of the season.

Harry Redknapp handed new signings Nigel Quashie and Henri Camara their third starts for Southampton as Everton’s new striker James Beattie made his return to St Mary’s.

New signing Nigel Quashie will miss Southampton’s clash against his former side Portsmouth when the two sides meet for a place in the FA Cup fifth round at St Mary’s tomorrow.

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.

Midfielders Anders Svensson and Fabrice Fernandes are both fit to return to Southampton’s squad as they bid to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation with a win at Newcastle tomorrow.

Kevin Phillips and Peter Crouch could be handed a first-team return by Southampton manager Harry Redknapp for the Barclays Premiership trip to Manchester City.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has admitted Chelsea’s “frightening” wealth has left his own club with little chance of winning the Barclays Premiership.

Defenders Graeme Le Saux and Jason Dodd face fitness tests as Southampton bid to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation with victory over Charlton on St Stephen's Day.

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Harry Redknapp was cruelly denied victory in his first match in charge of Southampton as Middlesbrough scored twice in the last two minutes to come back from 2-0 down in the Barclays Premiership.

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Steve Wigley faces a crucial south coast derby with defeat by Portsmouth at St Mary’s likely to end his command of Southampton’s fight for Barclays Premiership survival.

Brett Ormerod will play his third game in five days as Southampton host Colchester in the third round of the Carling Cup tomorrow.

Southampton striker Brett Ormerod admits he is “knackered” after playing two games in less than 24 hours, but is ready to go again when Saints face Carling Cup giant-killers Colchester United at St Mary’s on Wednesday night.

“WHAT a wonderful advert for Premiership football, extremely average,” was Birmingham manager Steve Bruce’s ironic verdict after Blues uninspiring goalless draw at Southampton.

Southampton’s striker crisis hit desperation point as Brett Ormerod, who ended a month’s loan with Leeds by playing in their game at Brighton yesterday, was given a place on the Saints substitutes’ bench against a Birmingham side who have also found goals at a premium.

Striker Brett Ormerod is available to bolster Southampton head coach Steve Wigley’s limited options in attack for their Premiership game against Birmingham on Sunday.

Southampton reserve team boss Stewart Henderson reckons Leandre Griffit and Arron Davies could be the next youngsters thrust into action for injury-hit Saints.