Southampton: August 2008 - news archive

Saints sign midfielder

SotonSouthampton have completed the signing of Stoke midfielder Anthony Pulis who has penned a two-year deal at St Mary's.

Poortvliet happy with squad

SotonSouthampton manager Jan Poortvliet has said he is delighted with the strength in depth that the side now possesses.

Boss hails striker deal

SotonSouthampton boss Jan Poortvliet is delighted with the signing of Tomas Pekhart and is predicting a bright future for the striker.

Saints complete striker deal

SotonSouthampton have signed Tottenham's highly-rated young Czech striker Tomas Pekhart on a season-long loan deal.

Battle on for Spurs striker

SotonPlymouth Argyle boss Paul Sturrock is targetting Tottenham's Tomas Pekhart but faces competition from Southampton.

Surman staying a Saint

SotonSouthampton are confident that Andrew Surman will stay at the club after Reading failed to wrap up a £2.5million deal.

Poortvliet pounces for Cork

SotonSouthampton head coach Jan Poortvliet has strengthened his defence by signing Chelsea youngster Jack Cork on loan until January.

Saints chief confirms his targets

SotonJan Poortvliet is on the lookout to sign a new defender and striker for Southampton after losing Andrew Davies and Grzegorz Rasiak.

Davies leaves Saints

SotonAndrew Davies has left Southampton and completed his move to Stoke City for an undisclosed fee.

Potters close on Davies

SotonStoke boss Tony Pulis is refusing to tempt fate despite agreeing terms with Southampton for defender Andrew Davies.

Swede stopper set for Saints return

SotonCaptain Michael Svensson is set to return to Southampton's starting XI for Saturday's clash against Birmingham at St Mary's.

Saints starlet exit talk denied

SotonHead coach Jan Poortvliet has revealed that he expects lively young winger Nathan Dyer to stay put at Southampton this season.

First win relief for Poortvliet

SotonJan Poortvliet felt Southampton 'played very well' to earn him a first victory at the club with a 3-1 Carling Cup win at Exeter.

Saints resist cup changes

SotonSouthampton boss Jan Poortvliet says he will not make wholesale changes for tonight's Carling Cup clash against Exeter.

Saints back under-fire Dyer

SotonSouthampton coach Jan Poortvliet has backed Nathan Dyer to win over the fans after they turned on him at the weekend.

Striker leaves Saints

SotonMarek Saganowski has left Southampton to join Danish Superliga club Aalborg BK on a five-month loan deal.

Striker tipped for the top

SotonJan Poortvliet is tipping young striker David McGoldrick to be a big hit this season and is predicting international recognition.

Saints look to youth

SotonSouthampton head coach Jan Poortvliet has revealed he will go with youth when Saints kick-off the season against Cardiff.

Saints ace linked with Celtic

SotonCeltic boss Gordon Strachan admits he wants to strengthen his squad this week and is being linked with Nathan Dyer.

Midfielder leaves Saints

SotonSouthampton have parted company with Jhon Viafara after the player had his contract terminated by mutual consent.