Tag: Ronald Koeman
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Man United players are ruled by fear, claims Koeman
Embed from Getty Images Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has said that Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal rules his players by fear. United’s hopeful fourth-place finish took a drastic turn on Saturday after they lost 2-1 to Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. Southampton are hot on the heels of United for Champions League qualification…
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Koeman unconcerned by Lallana and Lovren return
Embed from Getty Images Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has played down the importance of Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren’s return to St. Mary’s Stadium this weekend as Liverpool travel south. The duo were included in a trio of former Southampton players to depart for Liverpool this summer, which also see striker Rickie Lambert arrive on…
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Jack Cork set for Swansea move
Southampton midfielder, Jack Cork, is set to move to Gary Monk’s Swansea after the Saints accepted a bid worth £3m according to the Daily Mail. Cork, who is a product of the Chelsea youth set up, has held a place in the hearts of Saints fans since he impressed whilst on a loan spell at…
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Southampton struggling to keep Clyne after Man United interest
Southampton are struggling to stop Manchester United in their interest in signing Nathaniel Clyne. The departures of Luke Shaw, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana last summer saw Southampton lose a number of notable top quality players, but boss Ronald Koeman has guided the Southern side to an impressive Champions League hope. However, Manchester United, who…
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Koeman: We did not lose to Man United, we lost to ourselves
Ronald Koeman believes his Southampton team defeated themselves in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Monday evening. Robin van Persie scored a brace as United beat Southampton at St. Mary’s to compound Koeman’s side to a third loss in nine days. However, the former Barcelona defender believes his players defeated themselves after missing a…
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Koeman delighted with patient Saints
Ronald Koeman has heaped heavy praise on his Southampton side after they were patient in beating Leicester City on Saturday. Despite dominating the game from start to finish, the Saints were forced to wait until the 75th minute until they broke the strong defensive line of Leicester City, with Shane Long scoring his first Premier…
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Wenger: Southampton could have won Premier League
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has discussed how Southampton could have won the Premier League title if they had kept hold of their most talented young players over the years. In recent years, the likes of Gareth Bale, Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana have left Southampton, whilst Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has snatched the likes of…
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Southampton on brink of signing Alderweireld
Southampton are poised to confirm the completion of a season-long loan deal that has been agreed with Spanish La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for defender Toby Alderweireld. Alderweireld, who plays for the Belgium national team, is currently undergoing his medical with the south coasters and is set to be one of a potential three new…
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Southampton prepare bid for Belgian defender
Southampton are set to make an audacious bid for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to AS Monaco in the last couple of days, but is said to prefer a switch to the Premier League with both Arsenal and the Saints keen to…
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Saints’ £12m offer for Hull striker accepted
Hull City have made a reluctant agreement with Southampton for the sale of striker Shane Long, with a deal worth £12m set to be completed by the end of this week. Saints’ new manager Ronald Koeman is believed to be looking for a proven Premier League striker to work alongside new signing Graziano Pelle…
