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Watch LIVE as Claude Puel speaks to the media ahead of #SaintsFC’s trip to #SAFC: https://www.periscope.tv/w/a2seITMxOTB8MU1uR25MQlZPWnl4T1ImHc_lMftu6zNVh6aOPJA6ZsP1ggkyVvzdYjdFKYEs

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Puel: “The squad is angry with the last results. We have to correct this and give a good answer.” #saintsfc https://www.periscope.tv/w/a2seITMxOTB8MU1uR25MQlZPWnl4T1ImHc_lMftu6zNVh6aOPJA6ZsP1ggkyVvzdYjdFKYEs

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Puel: "I saw all of this week a good level. For the first time in a long time, we had a whole week to prepare for t… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/829694281225011200

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Puel on #SAFC: “They have confidence from their last result. We will need to show strong character.” #saintsfc https://www.periscope.tv/w/a2seITMxOTB8MU1uR25MQlZPWnl4T1ImHc_lMftu6zNVh6aOPJA6ZsP1ggkyVvzdYjdFKYEs

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Puel: “We have to keep a good ambition. We cannot accept this position and the last results. It’s not us.” #saintsfc https://www.periscope.tv/w/a2seITMxOTB8MU1uR25MQlZPWnl4T1ImHc_lMftu6zNVh6aOPJA6ZsP1ggkyVvzdYjdFKYEs

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Claude Puel says an ankle injury means Sofiane Boufal will miss #SaintsFC’s trip to #SAFC this weekend.

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Puel: “We know @VirgilvDijk is a big miss for the team. The answer is to give a little more as a collective.”… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/829696465371009024

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Puel: “The best way to prepare for the #EFLCup final is with a good result this weekend against #SAFC.” #saintsfc https://www.periscope.tv/w/a2seITMxOTB8MU1uR25MQlZPWnl4T1ImHc_lMftu6zNVh6aOPJA6ZsP1ggkyVvzdYjdFKYEs

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That’s all from Claude Puel’s pre-#SAFC press conference. We’ll have more to come on http://southamptonfc.com later… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/829697252583157760

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 09/02/2017 14:36:36

| | Romeu’s rallying callSUNDERLANDAFC |
| | Martin Caceres would be a “fantastic signing” for Southampton, says Ryan BertrandSQUAWKA |
| | RUMOUR MILL: | Real Madrid want Courtois or De Gea | Arsenal and Chelsea to battle for Carrasco | Lallana set to pen …WESTSUSSEXTODAY |
| | Caceres Training With Saints ! Will He Play At Wembley ! - Southampton NewsTHEUGLYINSIDE |

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Stat Pack: Sunderland vs Saints

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Sunderland haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last eight Premier League games against the Saints (W1 D5 L2), conceding 16 goals – although half of those came in an 8-0 defeat in October 2014.

There hasn’t been a goalless draw between these sides in any competition since March 1978 – each of the last 37 games has seen at least one goal scored.

David Moyes has lost only once in 11 previous Premier League meetings with Southampton (0-1 in September 2002 at Everton), though six matches have been draws (W4).

Jermain Defoe has scored in each of his last two Premier League appearances against Southampton for Sunderland. Both goals came away from home – giving Sunderland the lead in the 80th and 85th minute respectively, only for Southampton to equalise five minutes later both times.

Defoe’s two goals against Crystal Palace took him into second place in Sunderland’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorers with 33 goals, one ahead of Niall Quinn on 32 – although he is 28 goals behind Kevin Phillips (61 goals).

Three of Sunderland’s last four Premier League goals against the Saints have been penalties (two from Jordi Gomez and one from Defoe).

Southampton are one of three Premier League sides yet to collect a point away from home in 2017, along with Burnley and Bournemouth.

Only Hull (77) have faced more shots on target in home Premier League games this season than the Black Cats (76).

Manolo Gabbiadini became the 100th Premier League scorer for Southampton when he scored against West Ham – only one Saints player has ever scored in their first two Premier League appearances for the club, with Henri Camara doing so in February 2005.

Sunderland have kept as many clean sheets in their last two league outings (2) as they did in the 22 games under David Moyes prior to that.

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#SaintsFC’s Claude Puel with the latest on Sofiane Boufal’s injury, ahead of #SAFC and the #EFLCup final: http://sfcne.ws/BoufalSAFCA

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Premier League bosses in Championship Manager 01/02: Pochettino was a machine!

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WHAT were current Premier League bosses like in legendary footy game Championship Manager 01/02?

Reddit user Hippopottermus fired up a copy of the classic simulation of the beautiful game and shared the screenshots.

Many readers will undoubtedly have flashbacks to the many lost hours they spent playing the predecessor to the Football Manager series many years ago.

But can you believe how good Mauricio Pochettino was as a player back then?

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 09/02/2017 15:36:43

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| Tucker quits struggling Rangers | :Bermuda SoccerROYALGAZETTE |
| | Rumour Mill: New De Gea suitors; Chelsea winger to exit - TEAMtalk | Latest Football News & Transfer RumoursTEAMTALK |
| | Fan Focus: Southampton fan Freddie isn’t feeling particularly confident ahead of Saturday’s game!SBNATIONROKERREPORT |
| | New option appears for Chelsea’s defender targetTHISISFUTBOLCOM |
| | Sunderland AFC news: Southampton wary of Jermain Defoe threat, one coming back, one going out for Cats?SUNDERECHO |
| | Romeu Previews SunderlandVITALFOOTBALL |
| | RUMOUR MILL: Real Madrid want Courtois or De Gea | Arsenal and Chelsea to battle for Carrasco | Lallana set to pen …EASTWOODTODAY |
| | Van Dijk has ‘no plans to join Liverpool, Man City or Man Utd’ - TEAMtalk | Latest Football News & Transfer RumoursTEAMTALK |
| | Cash turnstiles for Saints clashSUNDERLANDAFC |

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#OnThisDay four years ago, @StevenDavis8 was among the scorers as #SaintsFC beat #MCFC 3-1, at St Mary’s: https://grabyo.com/g/v/E0UXc8OVY7N

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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe gets board backing amid poor run of form

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BOURNEMOUTH manager Eddie Howe has been given the full backing of chairman Jeff Mostyn.

The Cherries have yet to win a game this year and their last triumph came on New Year’s Eve against Swansea City.

Bournemouth are currently 14th in the league, just six points above the relegation zone, and were hammered 6-3 by Everton on Saturday.

But Mostyn told a national broadcaster that Howe is a “level-headed person” and offered him support.

Mostyn said: "It is always a concern when you are not winning games.

"Over the last three or four years the team gave always had a poor run of form in January and February.

“I am totally convinced we will get back to winning ways.”

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 09/02/2017 16:36:49

| | Saints must find away form - RomeuCLUBCALL |
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| Southampton star speaks out over potential defender dealSHOOTCOUK |
| | Sunderland AFC news: Southampton wary of Jermain Defoe threat, one coming back, one going out for Cats?SUNDERECHO |
| | McCarthy Wins PFA Fans’ Player of the Month AwardBESCOTBANTER |

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Two further international calls for Regional Talent Club

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Harriet Lambe has been selected to represent Republic of Ireland Under-16s for their trip to Castellon, Spain later this month.

During a two-day trip from the 15th to 17th of February the international side will play friendlies against Switzerland.

Elsewhere, Charlie Taylor has been selected for Wales Under-17s’ training camp in Cardiff.

From the 13th to the 16th of February she will take part in the camp as well as friendly fixtures against Hungary.

These international calls follow last week’s announcement that five players from the Regional Talent Club will be out representing England this month.

“It’s more great news for us,” commented Martina Heath, Head of Women’s and Girls’ Football.

“Harriet and Charlie have put in a great deal of work to get to where they are, and they really deserve this recognition - it will be a great experience for them both.

“We have had ten girls called up for international duty now, and that just goes to show our commitment to growing this set-up and helping all of our players reach their full potential.”

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:speech_balloon: “It’s important to give a reaction.”

:newspaper: Claude Puel looks ahead to #SaintsFC’s clash against #SAFC in the #PL: http://sfcne.ws/CPPreSunA

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