Person: Pelle

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world

Man killed after shooting five policemen, one fatally, in Colorado 'ambush'

Latest: A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff's deputies in Colorado, killing one and injuring four others, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an ambush.

rugby

Free-scoring French will pose tough test to Ireland

With France, it’s always about the known unknowns.

rugby

France brush aside Australia in Women's Rugby World Cup

France ran in eight tries to overpower Australia 48-0 and reclaim top spot in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

business

Italy has killed the Spanish football beast it helped create

soccer

Slick Italy end Spain’s reign

soccer

Antonio Conte: Zlatan Ibramhimovic will be Manchester United star

Shane Long: The making of a tip-top striker

By Roy Keane’s exacting standards, you could say he was almost gushing in his praise for Shane Long earlier this week.

Sun, 05 Jun, 2016

Pochettino blasts Arsenal obsession as Southampton stun Spurs

Spurs 1 Southampton 2: Mauricio Pochettino has warned Tottenham fans they may have to address their obsession with Arsenal to be real title contenders in future after his side lost to Southampton, taking the battle for second place to the final weekend.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman gives Shane Long licence to miss

Aston Villa 2 Southampton 4

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Ronald Koeman warns Southampton to battle for Euro chance

Everton 1 Southampton 1

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Rafa Benitez fumes at Newcastle’s lack of passion

Southampton 3 Newcastle 1: Rafael Benitez has challenged Newcastle to rediscover their “character and passion” or face slipping to Premier League relegation with a whimper.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Ronald Koeman happy to stay in Euro race

Ronald Koeman was never known for his pace as a player and after making a touchline dash to celebrate his Southampton side’s late winner, has no intention of repeating the experience.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Pelle brace earns the points for Southampton at Stoke

Graziano Pelle ended a four-month wait for a goal with a first-half brace as Southampton defeated Stoke to go up to seventh in the Barclays Premier League table.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

And then there were four in relegation battle, admits Sam Allardyce

Southampton 1 Sunderland 1: Sam Allardyce admits Sunderland are now effectively fighting for a 17th-place finish in their bid to beat the drop.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Bournemouth on top in south coast derby as toothless Southampton fail to fire

Bournemouth 2 Southampton 0: Bournemouth beat south coast rivals Southampton 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium, where fourth official Kevin Friend was taken to hospital during half-time having hit his head on the dugout.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Gus Hiddink: Leader starting to emerge agains in Chelsea team

Southampton 1 Chelsea 2

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Online and in the shops: Lollipop Day

Look out for Lollipop Day volunteers who are raising awareness of oesophageal cancer and funds by selling lollipops today and tomorrow. 

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Kevin Kilbane: ‘Man for man,’ Ireland as good as Italy in Euro 2016

Kevin Kilbane is convinced that “man for man”, the Irish team is as good as the Italian side they will face at Euro 2016.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

‘Fraser Forster is one of best in Europe’

Swansea 0 Southampton 1: Fraser Forster is among the best goalkeepers in Europe, according to Southampton team-mate Oriol Romeu.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Fraser Forster so solid as Southampton march on

Southampton 1 West Ham 0: Fraser Forster has still not conceded a goal since returning to the Southampton side — but refuses to take the credit for his remarkable run.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Southampton v Watford - Barclays Premier League - St Mary's

Southampton signal end to poor run by outclassing Watford

Southampton 2 Watford 0: Southampton impressively outplayed and outworked Watford to secure a 2-0 Barclays Premier League victory that should signal the end of their poor run.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Leicester City v Chelsea - Barclays Premier League - King Power Stadium

Silva and Benteke benched, Vardy passed fit and all the other Premier League team news

Vardy has recovered from a minor groin surgery in time for tonight's big game.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur - Barclays Premier League - St Mary's

Ronald Koeman expected slip in fortunes for Southampton

Ronald Koeman has revealed he expected his Southampton team would have a “difficult” season, having watched them surpass expectations and finish seventh in the Premier League in 2014-15.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Crystal Palace v Southampton - Barclays Premier League - Selhurst Park

Wayne Hennessey hailed for vital save from Shane Long

Crystal Palace 1 Southampton 0: Alan Pardew hailed Wayne Hennessey as Crystal Palace’s first-choice goalkeeper, after a last-gasp save denied Shane Long an equaliser.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

With more selfies than birdies, golf shouldn't need Paige Spiranac

Their worst fears have been confirmed, the old boys at the R&A who reluctantly prized their doors slightly ajar to ‘ladies’ last year.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Southampton v Aston Villa - Barclays Premier League - St Mary's Stadium

Remi Garde hopes Joleon Lescott goal sparks Aston Villa inspiration

Southampton 1 Aston Villa 1

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman puts faith in Shane Long

Ronald Koeman has backed Shane Long to spearhead Southampton’s attack at Manchester City in the absence of suspended top-scorer Graziano Pelle.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Sam Allardyce fearful of ‘mammoth’ task at Sunderland

Sunderland 0 Southampton 1<br>

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Davis: Pelle plays vital role for Southampton

Steven Davis believes Graziano Pelle is “vital” to Southampton after the striker scored his ninth goal of the season in Sunday’s win over Bournemouth.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

Southampton up to seventh as Bournemouth languish

Southampton 2 Bournemouth 0<br>Southampton manager Ronald Koeman hailed his side’s first-half display after the Saints moved up to seventh in the Premier League, having now gone five games unbeaten.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

John Terry backs Mourinho to dig Chelsea out as crisis deepens

Chelsea 1 Southampton 3: John Terry offered his backing to Jose Mourinho after Chelsea’s season took a significant turn for the worse on Saturday.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Southampton are impressed by Dutch master van Dijk

Southampton 3 Swansea 1: Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk starred at both ends of the pitch against Swansea and boss Ronald Koeman believes he will get even better.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

Anthony Martial magnificent, so why are you so prickly Louis?

Southampton 2 Manchester United 3: Manchester United’s transformation is gaining momentum thanks to two goals from Anthony Martial in a 3-2 victory at Southampton which takes them to second in the table; but it wasn’t quite enough to end a long-running debate over the quality of their defence.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2015

Gareth Bale strikes late as Wales close in

Wales are poised to end their 58-year wait to play at a major tournament after Gareth Bale’s late winner on a balmy night in Nicosia.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Ronald Koeman insists Victor Wanyama won’t be leaving

Southampton 3 Norwich 0: Ronald Koeman insists Victor Wanyama will still be a Southampton player when the summer transfer window closes on Tuesday evening despite the former Celtic man telling the Dutchman he wants leave St Mary’s.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

QUIRKY WORLD _ The prize-winning pundamentals of comedy

SCOTLAND: Comic Darren Walsh has scooped a prize after showing off the pundamentals of his craft at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2015

Ronald Koeman positive after Watford stalemate

Watford 0 Southampton 0: Southampton manager Ronald Koeman was keen to take the positives out of a scrappy stalemate that left both sides still searching for their first Barclays Premier League wins of the season.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Saints and Watford play out scrappy nil-all draw

Watford and Southampton are still searching for their first Barclays Premier League wins of the season after playing out a scrappy goalless draw at Vicarage Road.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2015

Grounded Everton ease flying fans’ unrest

With hawks swirling over Everton’s young players as transfer deadline day edges nearer, manager Roberto Martinez has reiterated his determination to keep his squad together following Saturday’s hugely impressive victory over Southampton.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

Everton secure surprise win at St Mary's

Romelu Lukaku’s brace set Everton on course for an impressive first win of the season as Roberto Martinez’s side secured a surprisingly comprehensive victory at Southampton.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Newcastle draw on new optimism

NEWCASTLE UNITED 2 SOUTHAMPTON 2:

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Frank Lampard signs off with trademark goal

Manchester City 2 Southampton 0: Frank Lampard brought his glittering career in English football to an end in fitting fashion with a goal as City wrapped up their Barclays Premier League campaign with a sixth successive win.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Hat-trick hero Sadio Mane lauds Shane Long’s ‘great performance’

Hat-trick record-breaker Sadio Mane was quick to praise fellow star man Shane Long after Southampton got their European challenge back on track with a rout of dismal Villa.

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Pochettino's Spurs deny Saints win

Mauricio Pochettino frustrated the fans that once adored him as Tottenham twice came from behind to secure a draw on his first return to Southampton.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Darron Gibson’s latest setback frustrates Roberto Martinez

Everton 1 Southampton 0: Everton finally removed any lingering doubt that they will still be competing in the Premier League next season but the talk afterwards was as much about those not playing as the players who secured a third successive league win for the first time in a year.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

Townsend to the rescue for England

Italy 1 (Pelle 29) England 1 (Townsend 79)

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Mane swoops as Southampton keep up pressure on top four

Premier League

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

Liverpool looking upwardly mobile after Southampton win

Southampton 0 Liverpool 2: Liverpool have Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal in their sights after taking their unbeaten run to 18 games with a victory at Southampton that underlines just how far they have come in the last fourth months.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

TERRACE TALK: Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers should give Mario Balotelli a break

If Koeman wants to blame anyone, why not Balotelli? Everybody else does, writes Steven Kelly.