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Saints chairman Ralph Krueger calling for tighter regulation of player transfers

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SAINTS chairman Ralph Krueger has revealed his dismay at the current allegations of corruption in English football - and is calling for tighter regulation of player transfers.

The 57-year-old Canadian said this week’s reports in the Daily Telegraph alleging a culture of illicit payments between agents and managers had “shocked” and “upset” the Saints board.

But Krueger, speaking exclusively to ESPN, said the Premier League club’s recent success has been built on “honest and open” values and he now hoped that the rest of football would follow suit.

“We’ve been a club that’s been driving, wanting to get control of the evolving agent world around us and we believe we’re going to have ears now,” said Krueger, a former ice hockey player who went on to coach Switzerland and the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers.

"We’re going to use this, for sure, as a club, to fight for change and to fight for more regulation.

“We are all for regulation, and we are one of the most disciplined clubs in English football in terms of the way we deal with agents and youth academy players.”

Krueger is currently on a month’s sabbatical while he coaches Team Europe at the World Cup of Hockey in Canada but said pushing for changes to the transfer system would be “absolutely top of the agenda” when he returns to England next week.

The Telegraph’s undercover investigation has already forced Sam Allardyce to step down as England manager following indiscreet remarks he made about the Football Association’s transfer rules and his predecessor Roy Hodgson.

And there are now wide calls for an independent inquiry into the allegations that 10 unnamed managers who have worked in England’s top two divisions have taken bribes, as well as further claims of conflicts of interest and corruption against Leeds owner Massimo Cellino, QPR manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Barnsley assistant manager Tommy Wright.

All those who have been named by the newspaper so far have denied any wrongdoing.

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Puel: We must stay focused

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Saints head into the Europa League clash in Israel in tremendous form and they will be hoping to gain complete control of Group K when the teams meet at Turner Stadium.

Yet Puel is wary of the threat that their opponents could pose them.

“I think it’s a good team with good technical players,” he said.

"They play good football and they beat Inter Milan in their first game. This is not a surprise when you see their game, because they created many chances at the beginning of the game to score.

“They are a team you need to be careful with, because with their fans behind them they will be difficult, but it is a good challenge.”

Puel added: "Every time it’s another game and it’s important to stay with good humility, a good spirit and a good attitude, as all the games are difficult.

“This game will be the same, with a good opponent and it will be important for us to play good football and to have many chances to score and to take a good result here.”

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The scene is set at Turner Stadium, ahead of #SaintsFC’s clash with Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the #UEL:

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 29/09/2016 15:26:28

| | Oriol Romeu on Southampton’s recent good run and their Europa League testHEREISTHECITY |
| | Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Southampton: Europa League Preview & Prediction | ShootSHOOTCOUK |
| | Southampton star explains his special connection to Manchester City youngsterSPORTWITNESS |

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They’re here!

#SaintsFC’s players have arrived at Turner Stadium: https://grabyo.com/g/v/YiJHPmtUu4g

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We’ll have team news for you from Turner Stadium very shortly!

Who would be in your #SaintsFC line-up tonight?

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Saints chairman Ralph Krueger calling for tighter regulation of player transfers

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SAINTS chairman Ralph Krueger has revealed his dismay at the current allegations of corruption in English football - and is calling for tighter regulation of player transfers.

The 57-year-old Canadian said this week’s reports in the Daily Telegraph alleging a culture of illicit payments between agents and managers had “shocked” and “upset” the Saints board.

But Krueger, speaking exclusively to ESPN, said the Premier League club’s recent success has been built on “honest and open” values and he now hoped that the rest of football would follow suit.

“We’ve been a club that’s been driving, wanting to get control of the evolving agent world around us and we believe we’re going to have ears now,” said Krueger, a former ice hockey player who went on to coach Switzerland and the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers.

"We’re going to use this, for sure, as a club, to fight for change and to fight for more regulation.

“We are all for regulation, and we are one of the most disciplined clubs in English football in terms of the way we deal with agents and youth academy players.”

Krueger is currently on a month’s sabbatical while he coaches Team Europe at the World Cup of Hockey in Canada but said pushing for changes to the transfer system would be “absolutely top of the agenda” when he returns to England next week.

The Telegraph’s undercover investigation has already forced Sam Allardyce to step down as England manager following indiscreet remarks he made about the Football Association’s transfer rules and his predecessor Roy Hodgson.

And there are now wide calls for an independent inquiry into the allegations that 10 unnamed managers who have worked in England’s top two divisions have taken bribes, as well as further claims of conflicts of interest and corruption against Leeds owner Massimo Cellino, QPR manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Barnsley assistant manager Tommy Wright.

All those who have been named by the newspaper so far have denied any wrongdoing.

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Saints warned Hapoel have ‘the two best foreigners’ in the Israeli League

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SAINTS have been warned to watch out for two Nigerians tonight in Israel.

According to local journalist Dani Porat, midfielder John Ugo and striker Toni Nawakeme were the “best two foreigners in the Israeli League last season.”

In their shock 2-0 win at Inter Milan earlier this month, boss Barak Bachar fielded six foreigners.

It was the first time he had done this, as Israeli League rules state you can only play five foreigners in domestic league fixtures.

Defender Migel Vitor, who opened the scoring at the San Siro, is another foreign signing – the Portuguese arrived in the summer just gone from Greek club PAOK.

Bachar doesn’t just rely on foreign talent, however.

Greatest midfielders Maor Buzaglo, a free-kick specialist, and Maor Melikson who, says Porat, “are known as two of the greatest midfielders in Israel”, though the latter is injury prone.

Captain Elyaniv Barda, who has won almost 40 caps for Israel, is another major name.

He returned to his native country in 2013 to sign for Hapoel after six successful seasons in Belgium with Genk.

Bachar, only 37, is known for his flexibility.

He can play with three centre halves, as he did in the Champions League qualifier against Glasgow Celtic and the Europa League triumph in the San Siro.

Alternatively, he can play 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3.

“He likes to play forward. Be’er Sheva under him is a very aggressive and physical team.

“That is the reason they made great results in Europe this campaign. They beat Olympiacos and Inter, and almost qualified for the Champions League.

“They are a very versatile team that does not rely on one player.

“Barda was very dominant last year, but injured this year and hasn’t played much.

“Melikson is very fragile and injured a lot and in the last couple of games Buzaglo has been the leader in the field.

“They have many players who can score goals and not [just] one leader.”

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The teams are in!

Here’s how #SaintsFC will line-up for their #UEL clash away to Hapoel Be’er Sheva:

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Predict the score of #SaintsFC’s clash with Hapoel Be’er Sheva for a chance to win a signed away shirt: https://cards.twitter.com/cards/rh0us/2a3wa

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BREAKING: #SaintsFC XI v Beer Sheva: Forster; Martina, Van Dijk, Yoshida, Targett; Romeu, Clasie; Redmond, Ward-Prowse, Hesketh; Long.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 29/09/2016 16:27:13

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It’s another big night for young @JakeHesketh, who makes his European bow for #SaintsFC!

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Football Score Centre: Join us for a big day on Sunday

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We all love goals - and Sky Sports’ Football Score Centre means you have all the goals you need in your pocket this season.

If you haven’t got the app then download it now from the App Store for iPhone or Google Play Store for Android to see what you’re missing.

The Football Score Centre brings you goals and highlights EVERY day - but this Sunday is looking particularly great.

You can see all of Saturday’s goals

Every English league goal scored on Saturday will be available to view in the app on Sunday morning.

That’s EVERY Premier League goal, EVERY Sky Bet Championship goal and EVERY goal scored in Sky Bet League One and League Two as well.

You don’t even need to be a Sky Sports customer to view them. You just need a FREE Sky iD - which you can set up in a matter of moments.

You’ll also be able to see the best goals from the SPFL, La Liga, the Eredivisie and the MLS as well.

There are four huge Premier League games on Sunday.

Manchester United host Stoke at midday, Leicester play Southampton at 2.15pm, Tottenham face Manchester City at 2.15pm and Arsenal travel to Burnley at 4.30pm.

And if you’re a Sky TV subscriber with Sky Sports, you’ll be able see EVERY goal within minutes of them hitting the back of the net. Simply open your app and look in the video section or the live match blog.

You’ll also be able to watch match highlights of all four games 15 minutes after the full-time whistle blows.

Not a Sky subscriber? You should probably sign up now! But if you’re not ready then we’ve got good news for you.

You can see all of the day’s Premier League highlights from 10pm. Just sign in with your free Sky iD. There’s no need to wait for the highlights to come on TV.

Plus Barcelona and Real Madrid too!

Sky Sports is your home of Spanish football and you’ll be able to see the best of the action in the Football Score Centre app.

Real Madrid play Eibar at the Bernabeu at 3.15pm - and Barcelona take on Celta Vigo at 7.45pm.

Head to the Football Score Centre app for live commentaries of both matches complete with in-game goals and full-time highlights.

So join us this Sunday and see why millions of football fans have been enjoying goals on their mobile this season.

Remember, you can see EVERY Premier League goal and EVERY goal scored in the Sky Bet EFL this season - as well as the best of Scottish football La Liga, the Eredivisie, the MLS and World Cup Qualifiers.

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Chelsea ticket details confirmed

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Tickets for Southampton’s Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary’s will go on sale to Official Members from Thursday 6th October.

Claude Puel’s side welcome the Blues to St Mary’s on Sunday 30th October, with a kick-off time of 4pm GMT.

On-sale dates:

• Official Members: Thursday 6th October (9am)

• Fans with a previous purchase history from this season registered against their Supporter Number: Monday 10th October (9am)

• General Sale: Thursday 13th October (9am)

Please note that it is one ticket per Official Member during the priority window.

Tickets for the Category A game are priced as follows:

Please note that supporters are able to purchase one ticket per eligible Supporter Number. We would advise all supporters to ensure that they allocate each ticket to the Supporter Number of the supporters attending the game, so that those fans can build a purchase history with the club. Tickets cannot be re-assigned to other Supporter Numbers once they have been purchased.

Sign up to become a 2016/17 Official Member and you’ll be able to secure your seat for the game against the Chelsea from 9am on Thursday 6th October!

Want to be In That Number? Become an Official Member by clicking here.

Tickets are sold subject to the Ticket Terms and Conditions and Ticketing Policy.

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As #SaintsFC’s journey in the #UEL continues tonight, @OriolRomeu is hoping for big things in the competition this… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/781533064598003713

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Not at tonight’s #SaintsFC game? Follow the action with live commentary and updates via our new Matchday Live: https://cards.twitter.com/cards/rh0us/2a9kv

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The warm-ups are done at Turner Stadium.

It’s nearly time for kick-off! #saintsfc

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Davis named in latest Northern Ireland squad

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Michael O’Neill’s men face San Marino on Saturday 8th October at Windsor Park in their first home game since UEFA Euro 2016.

They will then travel to face Germany on Tuesday 11th October at the HDI Arena in Hannover (7.45pm).

Northern Ireland started with a 0-0 draw against Czech Republic in Prague in Group C and will be hoping to build on a historic summer in France by qualifying for another major tournament in Russia.

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