Championship: Iain Dowie hails Southampton star Cyle Larin, saying ‘he’s a handful’
Former Southampton striker Iain Dowie says in-form Saints forward Cyle Larin reminds him of Jean-Philippe Mateta, claiming "he’s a handful, physically intimidating”.
France striker Mateta has been a key man in recent times for another of Dowie's former clubs, Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Canada international Larin has been named as the Championship's player of the month for August after scoring four league goals.
EFL Championship news: Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final after multiple breaches
Following a review by an Independent Disciplinary Commission, the EFL have announced that Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to multiple rule breaches regarding observation of opposition training.
Soccer analysis: Southampton topple Wrexham in heated play-off clash
Southampton’s promotion push has become a very real possibility after their emphatic 5-1 win over Wrexham AFC, proving to the rest of the Championship that they are genuine contenders.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matthew Morgan analyses the significance of this game in terms of promotion for both teams.
Man Utd news: Amad Diallo scores a hat-trick as Red Devils overcome Southampton
Amad Diallo scored a late hat-trick as Manchester United overcame a spirited Southampton side at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore offers his thoughts on the game against the Saints.
Man Utd vs Southampton news: Preview and score prediction
Having both secured a positive result in the FA Cup this past weekend, struggling Premier League duo Manchester United and Southampton are set to square off at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
Sports News Blitz writer George Russell offers his thoughts on the upcoming game and makes a score prediction.
Southampton news: A look at manager Russell Martin’s career so far
Russell Martin’s name is hogging the headlines after Southampton secured a return to the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Leeds at Wembley on Sunday.
Southampton FC back in the big time - a look at the Saints’ story so far
Southampton fans are celebrating a return to the Premier League after Adam Armstrong’s first-half strike toppled Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday.
Saints march into the Premier League after seeing off lacklustre Leeds at Wembley
Southampton are back in the Premier League after Adam Armstrong scored the only goal at Wembley to secure a 1-0 win over Leeds in Sunday’s Championship play-off final.