Southampton: August 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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