Marc Walker

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What reports have said about the Saints takeover so far:

- Ankersen, previously overseeing brilliant work at Brentford/Midtylland, in as director
- Kraft on the board
- Solak backing with his wealth
- Semmens/Liebherr keep their roles
- Multi-club plan

Promising #SaintsFC

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A bit of fun for you Southampton fans.

Some classic Saints goals from back in the day, but Alan Partridge is on comms.

Enjoy #SaintsFC

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On this day in 1976, Southampton advanced to the FA Cup Final with a 2-0 win over Palace.

Goals from Paul Gilchrist and David Peach booked our place at Wembley.

That foul was in the box, not sure what you’re on about 👀 #SaintsFC

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A thread on Southampton’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy win - on this day in 2010.

It will forever be a day I’ll remember having been one of the 40,000+ in the sea of red.

The day that kicked off our rise back to prominence #SaintsFC

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Happy Birthday to former Southampton manager @TheNigelAdkins!

A man who understood our club from day 1, and will forever be remembered as a result.

Visibly emotional and almost in shock at what he, his players and his staff achieved #SaintsFC

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A relegation fight on our hands and a trip to Old Trafford this weekend.

Could do with some inspiration from a little Latvian.

Naughty nutmeg and finish to make big Jaap Stam look like a right muppet #SaintsFC

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On this day in 1997, Southampton claimed a 1-0 win away at Newcastle.

A nice lofted ball forward from Ulrich van Gobbel and Matt Le Tissier did the rest with a cultured left-footed strike.

Underrated kit that too 🟡🔵 #SaintsFC

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31 years ago this week, Barry Horne scored this famous goal for Southampton in the FA Cup vs Bolton.

All of 35 yards out, and look at the swerve.

The goal took the tie to extra-time, where Saints eventually won 3-2 thanks to another Horne goal.
#SaintsFC

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It’s @1jamesbeattie’s birthday today.

So here’s a thread on his contributions to Southampton across his time at the club.

At his peak, the complete goalscorer who could do a bit of everything #SaintsFC

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On this day in 2012, Rickie Lambert’s hat-trick secured a 3-0 win for Southampton at Watford.

A header, a clean first-time strike and a no nonsense penalty - classic Lambo.

The third game of a 10-match unbeaten run, including 8 wins #SaintsFC

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Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse is set to move onto a joint-record 329 Premier League appearances for the club tomorrow.

4,600+ players have played in the PL. He will be equal 97th for appearances.

The legend we all wanted him to be 🙌 #SaintsFC

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Another analytical thread on a Southampton player.

This time - club legend Terry Paine.

Record appearance maker, creator, scorer, World Cup winner and olden day Mr Southampton #SaintsFC

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During this week in 2022, Oriol Romeu’s sweet strike helped Southampton to a 2-0 win vs Norwich.

I mean just look at that technique. Disgusting.

What a servant for the club 🥹 #SaintsFC

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It’s Rickie Lambert’s birthday.

So here’s a thread on his contributions to Southampton.

His rise, his goalscoring, his creativity and his subsequent status as a legend.

(Video: @JustSaintss) #SaintsFC
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11 years ago on Tuesday, Southampton claimed an important 1-1 draw at West Ham.

Jos Hooiveld’s goal earned a point - he also got the winner vs the Hammers at St Mary’s that season.

The big Dutchman weighed in with 7 goals in the Championship #SaintsFC

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Happy Birthday to Kamaldeen Sulemana! (@Kamaldeenho10)

8 successful dribbles vs Wolves - the most in a game by a Saints player since 26th July 2020.

14 dribbles attempted - the joint-most in a game by a Saints player in that time (@WhoScored) #SaintsFC

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On this day in 1994, Southampton beat Liverpool 4-2 at The Dell.

Matt Le Tissier’s hat-trick helped Alan Ball to a win in his first home game in charge.

A very snowy evening too #SaintsFC

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Happy Birthday to Southampton FC Head of Girls and Women’s Football, Marianne Spacey-Cale (@marieannespacey)!

I make it 67 wins from 97 games in charge, and now her team is smashing it in the Women’s Championship 👏

A thriving part of our club #SaintsFC

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Six years ago on Saturday, Manolo Gabbiadini’s clinical brace helped Southampton to a 4-0 win at Sunderland.

A unique goalscorer with a sixth sense.

He scored six goals in his first four Saints games after a £15m move from Napoli #SaintsFC

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13 years ago yesterday, Southampton booked their place in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final.

Lambert, a superb own goal and Lallana secured a 3-1 win over MK Dons on the night (4-1 on aggregate).

Good memories #SaintsFC

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Happy Birthday to former Southampton manager Gordon Strachan, who turns 66 today!

Led us to an 8th-placed finish and the FA Cup final in 2002/03.

It’s fair to say that he wasn’t a fan of media interviews when he was at St Mary’s #SaintsFC