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#SaintsFC forward @SamGallagher40 has today joined @BCFC on a season-long loan deal. Full story: http://sfcne.ws/SGBCFCLoan

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GOAL: #WWFC U23s 2-0 #SaintsFCU23s (Donovan Wilson 52)

Wilson prods in from a corner to double the hosts’ lead.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 21/08/2017 19:38:43

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| How did Mario Lemina fare on his Southampton debut?FANSIDEDSAINTSMARCHING |
| | Harry Redknapp discusses Birmingham City target Sam GallagherBIRMINGHAMMAIL |
| | U23s fight back to defeat Spurs as U18s lose out to SaintsWHUFCYOUTH |
| | Lazio President Sets Sights On Burnley and Watford TargetINSIDEFUTBOLCOM |
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David Prutton’s Carabao Cup predictions: Will Newcastle and Crystal Palace slip up?

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David Prutton is back with his latest predictions ahead of the second round of the Carabao Cup this week.

But who is he tipping for glory or failure? Read on to find out…

It will be interesting to see what team Craig Shakespeare puts out at Bramall Lane. Leicester could fancy themselves to go for a cup competition this season but you imagine there will be a few changes.

Sheffield United got back to winning ways at the weekend and could have put a few more past Barnsley, their first priority is consolidation in the Championship, but Chris Wilder isn’t the type to not give 100 per cent in every game. That being said, Leicester should still have too much for them.

Prutton predicts: 1-2 with Islam Slimani to score first (33/1 with Sky Bet)

I’ll be at this game on Wednesday and I’m thoroughly looking forward to it! West Ham could use a victory after their poor start to the season in the Premier League, and anything but a win here will only heap more pressure on Slaven Bilic.

Cheltenham have not had the best start to the season themselves in League Two and, while I don’t think West Ham will run away with it, they should get the win.

Prutton predicts: 1-3 with Diafra Sakho to score first (30/1 with Sky Bet)

This one feels like it could be close. Mick McCarthy’s first thought will be on the league, but because of the way they’ve started they could fancy themselves here.

Palace are still trying to find their feet under Frank de Boer and Ipswich will want to keep up their perfect start to the season. I fancy a shock.

It’s been a great start for West Brom and these are the types of games where you feel that Tony Pulis will just want as straightforward an evening as possible.

He’ll make changes but he’ll expect whoever he puts out to be bang on it, and that should see them past Accrington.

We’ve seen Eddie Howe make a lot of changes in the cup competitions in the past, and there was a lot of talk about how that poor FA Cup loss in January sent them on a bad run in the Premier League.

Birmingham, meanwhile, have a lot of injuries and Harry Redknapp hasn’t got his squad right where he wants it yet. There won’t be quite so much chopping and changing, and he’ll want a response from their defeat at Burton. But Bournemouth should get their first win of the season here.

Brighton have had a tough start to life in the Premier League, and this game may come as a bit of a relief to them as they have the opportunity to dominate a side again, like they did for so much of last season.

This won’t be completely straightforward as Chris Hughton’s focus will obviously be on getting a first league win at the weekend. Barnet will relish playing against Brighton but they should have too much for them.

Swansea fell apart in the closing stages at the weekend against Manchester United, and Paul Clement has said he’ll be fielding a strong side in this one as they target a first win.

MK Dons isn’t the toughest place to go in the lower leagues, and I think Swansea should get a comfortable win, with a couple of goals for Tammy Abraham if he starts.

This should be a tasty Lancashire affair. Blackburn finally got off and running in League One after a terrible start to the season and Tony Mowbray will want them to keep that going in midweek.

For Burnley, meanwhile, it was back to reality against West Brom after their brilliant opening-day win at Chelsea. Sean Dyche will surely make changes but the Clarets should be comfortable.

Graeme Souness was very critical about Newcastle’s defending at the weekend, and rightly so. They also have problems at the other end of the field, and Dwight Gayle could use a game here to get off the mark this season.

Nottingham Forest have had a decent start and they could give Newcastle a tough game. Daryl Murphy will be desperate to start and score at his old side where he didn’t get much of a look-in last season. We could be in for a shock at St James’ Park.

Southampton had to win the game twice against West Ham on Saturday, but it was a great result for them, especially after going for so long without scoring at home. Their run to the final last year proves they take this competition seriously, and they’ll fancy their chances again.

Wolves suffered a first defeat of the season at the weekend and, with promotion the priority, you imagine there will be a few changes made like by most teams. Home win for me.

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FULL TIME: #WWFC U23s 3-0 #SaintsFCU23s

It’s defeat on the road for the #SaintsFC youngsters in the #PL2.

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Chelsea ready to wait for Virgil Van Dijk as they step up transfer activity before window shuts

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Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has stepped up the club’s bid to land at least three new signings before the transfer window shuts, but the Blues are prepared to play a waiting game over Southampton central defender Virgil van Dijk.

Granovskaia has scheduled a host of back-to-back meetings with clubs and agents this week over Chelsea’s remaining transfer business, with the Blues expecting to be busy over the final 10 days of the window.

Talks are ongoing over Chelsea’s interest in Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater, Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Everton’s Ross Barkley, despite his injury, and Southampton right-back Cedric Soares.

Inter Milan are braced for a bid from Chelsea for winger Antonio Candreva, while Paris Saint-Germain want to sell right-back Serge Aurier before the window shuts.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 21/08/2017 20:38:51

| | Transfer talk: Newcastle could reportedly reignite interest in transfer-listed PL 26-year-oldTHISISFUTBOLCOM |
| | Birmingham City transfer news LIVE: The latest from St Andrew’sBIRMINGHAMMAIL |
| | Watch the skies - Player currently flying to England to sign for SouthamptonSPORTWITNESS |
| | Leeds transfer news: Couzens wants Whites to sign Southampton’s AustinFOOTBALLINSIDER |

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Chelsea hopeful of beating Liverpool to Southampton star Virgil van Dijk - report

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The Southampton star has handed in a transfer request at St. Mary’s.

Chelsea and Liverpool have registered interest in the Dutch defender, 26.

And according to the Daily Telegraph, the Blues are still desperate to land Van Dijk.

They say Chelsea will make a bid for the defender if Southampton are willing to sell and give the green light to the move.

The Blues reckon their approach will put themselves ahead of the pack who are eying Van Dijk.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 21/08/2017 21:39:00

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| Hoedt deal to Southampton could open the door for Chelsea to get Van DijkFOOTBALLLONDON |
| | Chelsea have a clever plan to beat Liverpool to Virgil van Dijk signing [Telegraph] GIVEMESPORT |
| | Leeds United fans want Southampton’s Shane Long to replace Chris WoodHEREISTHECITY |
| | West Brom got lucky escape when Jose Fonte chose West Ham in JanuaryHEREISTHECITY |
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| | Why Sam Gallagher would be right to choose Blues over Villa and WolvesBIRMINGHAMMAIL |
| | Should Newcastle try again for Jordy Clasie with Saints willing to sell?HEREISTHECITY |
| | Liverpool will not target alternatives if Virgil Van Dijk can’t be signed101GREATGOALS |
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#SaintsFC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senior Recruitment Officer Bill Green this evening: http://sfcne.ws/BillGreen

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Southampton’s Sam Gallagher completes Birmingham loan move

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Sky Sports News reported on Monday that a deal had been struck to take the 21-year-old to St Andrew’s for the Championship campaign.

And Gallagher has since passed a medical and signed on, becoming Blues’ eighth signing during the current transfer window.

The England U20 forward was also wanted by Derby and Aston Villa, and City boss Harry Redknapp said: "Delighted. I think he’s a good centre-forward. He’s got a great attitude and scores goals.

“Believe me, there were a lot of clubs who wanted him. I think he’s going to be great for us.”

The move for Gallagher, who scored 12 goals in 47 appearances last season while on loan at Blackburn, comes hours after Arsenal full-backs Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall were recruited on similar deals.

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Sam Gallagher makes Birmingham City loan move

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The 21-year-old links up with Championship club for the rest of the 2017/18 season, and will look to help the Midlands outfit to challenge at the top end of the table.

Gallagher signed a new four-year contract at St Mary’s this summer, after spending the 2016/17 campaign on loan with Blackburn Rovers, where he scored 12 goals, and the move to St Andrew’s will give him the opportunity to improve his game even further with regular game time.

Vice Chairman (Football) Les Reed said: “Sam is a player who gained invaluable experience at Championship level with Blackburn Rovers last season.

“He contributed an impressive 12 goals and we were also really pleased with the improvements to his all-round game during that time. He impressed Mauricio in pre-season and the manager has given Sam some targets to achieve on loan.

“He has many exciting years ahead of him here, after reinforcing his commitment to the club this summer with a new four-year contract

“Sam and the club feel that regular game at Birmingham City, who have strong ambitions to be towards the top end of the Championship, will help him improve even further and we look forward to monitoring his progression.”

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 21/08/2017 22:39:13

| | Reportedly transfer listed, Everton should form Koeman reunion with £8m PL midfielderTHISISFUTBOLCOM |
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| Sam GallagherBIRMINGHAMFC |
| | ‘He’s going to get us a goal’ - Barton says Newcastle should sign 28-year-old PL powerhouseTHISISFUTBOLCOM |
| | Leicester City and Southampton officials spotted on transfer missionSPORTWITNESS |
| | Southampton striker Shane Long would be a superb signing for CelticHEREISTHECITY |
| | Redknapp confirms Gallagher interestREADSOUTHAMPTON |
| | Rams fans react as club look set to miss two transfer targetsDERBYTELEGRAPH |
| | Harry Redknapp confirms interest in Derby target Sam GallagherDERBYTELEGRAPH |

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 21/08/2017 23:39:27

| | Birmingham City sign Derby County ‘transfer target’ Sam GallagherDERBYTELEGRAPH |
| | Report: Liverpool set to reignite Van Dijk pursuitCNNSI |
| | Confirmed: Gallagher joins Birmingham on loanREADSOUTHAMPTON |

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U23 Report: Wolves 3-0 Saints

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Goals either side of the half from Daniel Armstrong and Donovan Wilson gave the hosts a firm lead before a late strike from substitute Sherwin Seedorf completed the score line.

The hosts created the first meaningful chance of the evening after just five minutes. A swift counter attack saw Jack Rose deny Will Randall before Wilson’s rebound was then blocked.

At the other end, Saints were soon creating chances of their own. Marcus Barnes was well denied by Harry Burgoyne in the Wolves goal before Tyreke Johnson rifled the rebound over.

Callum Slattery then almost made the breakthrough ten minutes later. Cutting inside he curled a left-footed effort towards goal, but was unable to steer the effort on target.

Just five minutes before the interval Wolves really should have had the opener. Finding space inside the box Wilson rifled in a first-time effort, only to be denied by a superb point-blank save from Rose.

The first goal then came with the final kick of the first half. Having won a late free-kick just outside the penalty area, Armstrong bent the set-piece over the wall and into the far corner to ensure Wolves went into the interval ahead.

Shortly after the restart, the hosts doubled their lead. A corner from the left was not properly cleared by the Saints defence and Wilson pounced inside the penalty area to prod in from close range.

At this point Radhi Jaïdi moved to make his first change of the evening, as Will Smallbone replaced Ben Rowthorn in midfield.

Jonathan Afolabi and Will Wood both had chances to pull one back and earn the Southampton youngsters a way back into the match, but it was the hosts that eventually completed the score line.

In added on time substitute Seedorf worked the ball into space on the edge of the penalty area and fired a right-footed strike across goal and into the far corner to secure all three points for Wolves.

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Gallagher joins Championship side

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The 21-year-old links up with the Championship club for the season having recently signed a new four year contract at St Mary’s.

Gallagher spent last term on loan with Blackburn Rovers, where he scored 12 goals.

Vice chairman of football Les Reed said: “Sam is a player who gained invaluable experience at Championship level with Blackburn Rovers last season.

“He contributed an impressive 12 goals and we were also really pleased with the improvements to his all-round game during that time.

"He impressed Mauricio in pre-season and the manager has given Sam some targets to achieve on loan.

“He has many exciting years ahead of him here, after reinforcing his commitment to the club this summer with a new four-year contract.

"Sam and the club feel that regular game at Birmingham City, who have strong ambitions to be towards the top end of the Championship, will help him improve even further and we look forward to monitoring his progression.”

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 22/08/2017 00:39:40

| | Sam Gallagher discusses his Blues move and playing under RedknappBIRMINGHAMMAIL |

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Mario Lemina will be assessed ahead Wednesdays League Cup game against Wolverhampton. #SaintsFC

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