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Nathan Jones leaves Luton sitting in ninth position in the Championship

Jones succeeds Hasenhuttl as Southampton boss

Southampton have confirmed the appointment of Nathan Jones as the club's new manager.

Soccer • 10 Nov 22

Nathan Jones is favoured to take over as Southampton manager

Updated Southampton approach Jones after Hasenhuttl sacking

Southampton have sacked manager Ralph Hasenhuttl in the wake of their 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle.

Soccer • 07 Nov 22

Southampton have completed the signing of goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu

Bazunu signs five-year deal with Southampton

Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has completed his transfer from Manchester City to Southampton.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

'There must be a message: 'I cannot jump,' and then we can make a change'

Hasenhuttl questions keeper McCarthy's professionalism

Ralph Hasenhuttl has blasted Alex McCarthy's lack of professionalism for failing to admit the extent of his hamstring injury that cost Southampton two points against Brighton.

Soccer • 05 Dec 21

Ralph Hasenhuttl with Will Smallbone of Southampton

Hasenhuttl backs Irish U21 Smallbone after penalty miss

Ralph Hasenhuttl told Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone to keep his "head up" after his penalty miss proved crucial in the Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

Gabriel deflects Kyle Walker-Peters shot into the net

Arteta unhappy that cup dream has ended so early

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was "very disappointed" that his dream of retaining the FA Cup was ended with a fourth-round exit at Southampton.

Soccer • 23 Jan 21

Ralph Hasenhuttl dropped to his knees at the final whistle

Klopp: 'Disappointing? How long have we got?'

Southampton coach Ralph Hasenhuttl shed tears of joy and collapsed to his knees at the final whistle after an early Danny Ings strike secured the Saints a shock 1-0 Premier League win over champions Liverpool.

Soccer • 04 Jan 21

Southampton's milestone comes 12 months after Hasenhuttl saw his side suffer a 9-0 defeat

Hasenhuttl: 'Not so surprising' to see Southampton rise

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl played down the significance of their league position after they moved top of the Premier League for the first time in their history following a 2-0 win over Newcastle.

Soccer • 07 Nov 20

Shane Long's five appearances this season have all come off the bench

Long set for rare start as Saints eye top spot

With Danny Ings on the sidelines, Ireland striker Shane Long could be set to start for a Southampton team that could go top of the Premier League with victory over Newcastle tonight.

Soccer • 06 Nov 20

Michael Obafemi struck late on for the Saints

Solskjaer philosophical after Obafemi late leveller

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes his players learned a "hard lesson" as Southampton struck at the death through Michael Obafemi to seal a point that prevented Manchester United climbing into the top four of the Premier League.

Soccer • 14 Jul 20

Ralph Hasenhuttl: 'What can you lose? You can only win'

Hasenhuttl relishing date with in-form United

Ralph Hasenhuttl has told his Southampton players they have nothing to lose away to Manchester United on Monday evening.

Soccer • 13 Jul 20

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been linked with a move to Spurs

Want-away Saints player Hojberg stripped of captaincy

Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been stripped of the captaincy, head coach Ralph Hasenhuttl has announced.

Soccer • 17 Jun 20

Will Smallbone has represented Ireland at U18 and U19 level

Smallbone part of Saints' future, says Hasenhüttl

Ireland underage international Will Smallbone has signed a new four-year deal with Southampton.

Soccer • 10 Jun 20

Ralph Hasenhuttl guided Southampton to a 16th-place finish in the Premier League last year in his first season in charge

Hasenhuttl handed new four-year Southampton deal

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has agreed a new four-year contract.

Soccer • 02 Jun 20

Shane Long and Ralph Hasenhuttl on the touchline at Southampton

Shane Long a 'symbol of Saints philosophy' - Hasenhuttl

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has lavished praise on Ireland forward Shane Long amid speculation that the club will offer the player a contract extenstion.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

The Republic of Ireland international picked up the knock during the mid-week win over Crystal Palace

Long ruled out of Southampton's cup clash with Spurs

Shane Long has been ruled out of Southampton's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Tottenham with a knee injury.

Soccer • 24 Jan 20

Danny Ings (L) embraces Ireland's Shane Long

'He's giving everything' - Saints boss hails Shane Long

Ralph Hasenhuttl has hailed workhorse Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long as vital to Southampton's recent resurgence.

Soccer • 17 Jan 20

Ralph Hasenhuttl has overseen a revival of fortunes for the Saints, with four wins in their last six league outings

Dancing Hasenhuttl hails 'fantastic' Obafemi strike

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl apologised for encroaching onto the Stamford Bridge pitch to celebrate Michael Obafemi's goal, but said he was overcome with emotion with the "fantastic" strike.

Soccer • 26 Dec 19

Long a doubt for Saints' Christmas clashes

Southampton's bid to continue climbing the Premier League table has been dealt a blow as striker Shane Long has sustained a knee injury.

Soccer • 24 Dec 19

Saints boss Hasenhuttl apologises for 'a disaster'

Ralph Hasenhuttl apologised to Southampton's fans and took full responsibility for the "disaster" of being thrashed 9-0 by high-flying Leicester on a historic night of Premier League action.

Soccer • 25 Oct 19

Shane Long scored against Watford after just 7.69 seconds

Long eager to earn new contract at Southampton

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is hoping to convince manager Ralph Hasenhuttl that he's worthy of a place in his long term plans and a new contract.

Soccer • 25 Apr 19

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl: "It's the same as alcoholism or getting addicted to drugs."

Saints boss: Video-game addiction same as alcoholism

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has compared the habit of spending excessive amounts of time playing video games to alcoholism and drug addiction.

Soccer • 28 Mar 19

Callum Paterson fires home Cardiff's winner

Premier League wrap: Defeat for new Saints boss

Ralph Hasenhuttl started his reign as Southampton manager with a 1-0 defeat at Cardiff, which leaves his new side second bottom.

Soccer • 08 Dec 18

Ralph Hasenhuttl comes highly recommended

Southampton lining up Ralph Hasenhuttl to take over

Southampton are hoping to appoint Ralph Hasenhuttl as manager after sacking Mark Hughes, Press Association Sport understands.

Soccer • 03 Dec 18

Liverpool have been chasing Naby Keita all summer

Naby Keita is going nowhere, says RB Leipzig boss

RB Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhuttl insists it is "100% clear" that sought-after midfielder Naby Keita will remain at the club.

Soccer • 29 Jul 17