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What Brought About Russell Martin U Turns Against Preston
Southampton
For the last two months Southampton manager Russell Martin has doggedly pursued a selection policy that tore apart the foundations of a team that had gone 22 League games unbeaten, but against Preston he suddenly had an unexpected change of strategy.

Southampton V Preston North End The Verdict
Southampton
There was a big shock for Saints supporters when the teams came in, Jack Stephens wasn't in the starting line up, but that would not be the last shock of the day as Preston were despatched in fine style.

Ogbeta out in the cold … Nothing from the Swans as his contract is due to expire
Swansea City
He’s always been the outside man at Swansea, Salford born Nathaniel Ogbeta, now twenty two, has seen successful loans at Peterborough United and Bolton Wanderers since signing for the Swans. But only three appearances in his clubs shirt.

Saints Striker Could Be Banned For Striking
Southampton
It has emerged that Southampton striker Sekou Mara could face disciplinary action for an incident in the game against Watford on Saturday, that was not spotted by eithe referee or linesman at the time.

Gwyn’s eye view. The ref !
Swansea City
Gwynn Davies gives us the complete lowdown on referee BT Busby as the Swans travel north to Huddersfield this Friday. The game kicks off at 3pm the next day, but the real facts and stats can only be researched by The Indy’s top man.

Southampton V Preston North End The Preview
Southampton
The second home preview of the season for the visit of Proud Preston and hopefully they will actually get to play a game this time, however Saints will need to be a lot more switched on than they have been in their last two home games.

Extra Coaches Put On For Saints Promotion Run In
Southampton
Our favourite independent providers of travel to Southampton supporters, Nicks Saints Away Travel are experiencing high demand for the final three away games of the season and are putting on extra coaches.

Injured Southampton Striker Could Play Some Part In Promotion Push
Southampton
It was expected that Ross Stewart the man signed to score the goals to push for promotion would be out for the rest of the season, after a brief couple of appearances he returned to the treatment room and hasn't been seen since, however it seems the ex Sunderland striker could well be pressed into action.

The reason Carl Rushworth is in line for an England call up for the Euros
Swansea City
The good news for Carl Rushworth this morning is that the Swansea City number one, on loan from Brighton is on the brink of a full England call up for the Euros this summer in Germany.