Southampton: July 2008 - news archive

Skacel snubs Town switch

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

Poortvliet calls for goals

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

Poortvliet happy to tinker

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

Huge Svensson boost for Saints

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

Viafara banned from training

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

Dyer signs new deal

SotonNathan 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.

Crunch time for Viafara

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

Saints duo back in frame

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

Saints star poised to pledge future

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

Hull join race for John

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

Defender talks continue

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

Saints man closing in on rivals move

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

Skacel back with Saints

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

Defender on road to recovery

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

Magilton confirms Skacel hopes

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

Deal snag for cash-strapped Saints

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

Rivals eye £1m swoop

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

Saints double cash need

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

Saints sign Spurs starlet

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

Forgotten man given hope

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

Five make Saints exits

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

Saints star banned from training

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