Southampton: July 2008 - news archive

Rudi Skacel's move to Ipswich is off after reports claimed the Southampton winger turned down a move to Portman Road.

Southampton head coach Jan Poortvliet has told his strikers they need to starting scoring following the 0-0 draw against Hereford.

Head coach Jan Poortvliet is happy experimenting with his Southampton side in pre-season but says he is close to his first-choice XI.

Southampton defender Michael Svensson says he has felt no reaction to his knee injury after playing against Cheltenham on Saturday.

Southampton manager Jan Poortvliet has banned homesick Jhon Viafara from taking part in training after deeming his attitude as wrong.

Nathan Dyer has signed a new three-year deal at Southampton to stay until 2011 and hopes to win his place back in the first team.

Southampton coach Jan Poortvliet will today meet with Jhon Viafara to iron out a solution to his homesickness.

Rudi Skacel is set to turn out for Southampton tonight despite the fact the player is still hoping to sign for Ipswich Town.

Winger Nathan Dyer is poised to end the uncertainty surrouding his Southampton future and sign a new contract this week.

Saints top scorer Stern John is a transfer target for Premiership new boys Hull

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton is locked in talks with Southampton defender Rudi Skacel and is confident of wrapping up a deal.

The agent of Rudi Skacel says the player is close to completing a move to Ipswich, but other clubs are also interested.

Rudi Skacel is back at Southampton but coach Jan Poortvliet is gearing up for life without him as Ipswich prepare to swoop.

Head coach Jan Poortvliet has revealed he is set to step up Michael Svensson's training following his successfully return from injury.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton is still hoping Southampton's Rudi Skacel will join Town despite reports personal terms have been a problem.

Ipswich's move for Southampton winger Rudi Skacel looks set to fail amid reports personal terms cannot be thrashed out.

Ipswich Town are reported to be closing in on a £1million swoop for Southampton defender Rudi Skacel.

Southampton have forfeited a chunk of the transfer fee for Gareth Bale, but should get a sell-on fee for ex-striker Peter Crouch.

Southampton have signed Tottenham goalkeeper Tommy Forecast, who has penned a five-year deal at St Mary's.

Injury-plagued defender Michael Svensson could be on the verge of a remarkable comeback at Southampton.

Inigo Idiakez, Jermaine Wright, Mario Licka, Darren Powell and Alexander Ostlund have all been released by Southampton.

Head coach Jan Poortvliet has lost patience with contract rebel Nathan Dyer and banned him from Southampton's pre-season preparations.