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Jones: We need to get back on track

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Saints were beaten 3-0 at home to the Citizens in their previous Premier League 2 outing – a result that Jones admits has driven the side in training since.

“We want to put it right on Monday,” he explained.

“It was a disappointing result and performance from us, but we’ve had a debrief to look at what we can do differently.

“We’ve been working hard on the training ground to go over all of the stuff that wasn’t very good in the City game and make it better.

“I think Derby are going to be a very physical team and will look to play, so we need to deal with them first but then we can put our mark on the game.”

As well as taking on extra responsibility as one of the more experienced players in Martin Hunter’s armoury this term, Jones has also enjoyed tastes of first-team action.

Having enjoyed the training camp in Baltimore with Claude Puel’s men at the beginning of the season, the young defender is now keen to further his development.

“I’ve added a bit more consistency to my game this season,” Jones continued.

“Now, as one of the older players in the team, I want to try and be a leader for the younger players and help to organise the team on the pitch.

“At the moment I am focussed on putting in good performances for the 23s and then hopefully I can start training with the first team a bit more and continue progressing.”

As well as taking on extra responsibility as one of the more experienced players in Martin Hunter’s armoury this term, Jones has also enjoyed tastes of first-team action.

Having enjoyed the training camp in Baltimore with Claude Puel’s men at the beginning of the season, the young defender is now keen to further his development.

“I’ve added a bit more consistency to my game this season,” Jones continued.

“Now, as one of the older players in the team, I want to try and be a leader for the younger players and help to organise the team on the pitch.

“At the moment I am focussed on putting in good performances for the 23s and then hopefully I can start training with the first team a bit more and continue progressing.”

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 31/10/2016 11:50:31

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“We want to put things right.”

@ALFIEJONES97 looks ahead to #SaintsFCU23s’ clash with #DCFC tonight: https://cards.twitter.com/cards/rh0us/2hg9u

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Take a bow, @SamGallagher40! :clap:

What a goal from the #SaintsFC striker for loan club @Rovers at the weekend: https://grabyo.com/g/v/iz3jpJ3gtNY

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As Gareth Bale signs a new £150m mega deal - who are the highest paid players in world football?

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Reports claim Gareth Bale’s new contract extension with Real Madrid has made him the best-paid player in the world. With bonuses included, the Welshman’s £350,000-per-week deal means he is set to earn £150m over the next six years. But how does this compare with others?

Here is a top 20 of what the world’s best reportedly earn.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 31/10/2016 13:50:58

| | Eden Hazard resurgence hailed by Southampton boss Claude PuelSQUAWKA |
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Want to get your hands on the #UEL trophy?

From tomorrow, it’s in #SaintsFC’s stores for fans to have photos with: https://cards.twitter.com/cards/rh0us/2hh6f

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 31/10/2016 14:51:53

| | The Data Day: Southampton v ChelseaOFFCHELSEA |
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LISTEN: Gary Neville Podcast - Chelsea beat Southampton

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In their latest podcast, Gary Neville and Martin Tyler reflect on Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s.

Antonio Conte’s side recorded their fourth Premier League win and clean sheet on the trot on the south coast.

It puts them one point off the top of the Premier League, and Neville believes that defensive confidence is becoming evident, adding Sunday’s performance was near-faultless.

“The very, very top teams make the fewest mistakes, and that was a team performance today (Sunday) of no mistakes,” he said.

“That clean sheet mentality has definitely been forced into them. It’s a way of being, it builds so much confidence. When the goalkeeper and defenders are happy, when they are comfortable and relaxed, the crowd aren’t getting anxious.”

Hit the link above to listen to hear what else Neville had to say about the Super Clash clash…

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THE VERDICT: Beaten Saints must bounce back for Inter

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It was a run that had to end at some point. The vital thing for Saints is that they instantly bounce back.

Heading into yesterday’s game against Chelsea it was more than eight months since Saints had last lost at St Mary’s, a run stretching back 13 matches in all competitions.

It underlines just how dominant they have been on their own turf, especially when you consider the quality of some of the opposition they have faced in that time.

If records are there to be broken, then perhaps it was little surprise that it was Chelsea who brought that streak to end, with the Blues having been the last team to win at St Mary’s way back in February.

In fairness they were good value for it.

They were the best team Saints have faced so far this season, with their attacking prowess something to greatly admire.

Their movement, their pace, their ability in the final third was just too much for Saints, who weren’t ever quite sure whether to try and press and close them down or sit off and try to soak it up.

In contrast, Saints were often a little static in their attack and there could be little complaint about the final result.

However, if this was a result that doesn’t really do much in the context of Saints’ season, their next home game, just a few days away against Inter Milan, is far more decisive.

Given the current standings of Group K of the Europa League this is a vital fixture, and Saints need to bounce back to their imperious home form straightaway.

The first half against Chelsea was an entertaining affair between two teams determined to play some decent football.

However, there was little doubt that for all of the good things about Saints’ play, it was Chelsea who looked far more dangerous going forward.

Their array of attacking options, and in particular the superb Eden Hazard, were a constant threat.

Saints started off trying to play diagonal balls to stretch a three man Chelsea defence, but too often it was Charlie Austin chasing them down when he needed to be the one in the middle.

There was an early warning for Saints as Cuco Martina had to make a good block to prevent Diego Costa from finishing at the near post after Hazard’s ball in.

But there was no escape on six minutes as Hazard gave the Blues the lead.

It wasn’t great defending from Saints, but it was a good finish as Victor Moses fed the ball to Hazard on the overlap down the right and the Belgian cut back onto his left foot, leaving Steven Davis on the ground, and drilled a low shot through Fraser Forster and into the far corner.

It could have been worse for Saints at the break were it not for Forster, who saved a well struck but central Hazard effort after he cut across the face of the area from the left and then stopped from Costa when he was one-on-one after Nemanja Matic had stolen the ball from Jordy Clasie and threaded it through.

The best Saints managed was from set-pieces, with Austin heading well wide from Davis’ free kick and Tadic striking a dead ball from 25 yards round the edge of the wall only for Thibaut Courtois to make the stop, with what proved to be their only shot on target.

Chelsea were equally as in control in the second period.

Jose Fonte’s superb sliding block prevented Hazard netting a second before Costa got in on the act.

Saints stood off of the striker, which looked a dangerous policy, and so it proved as from 20 yards he curled a perfectly measured curling shot into the opposite top corner.

Puel brought on Sofiane Boufal, but Saints never looked like getting back into it.

They just could not generate any kind of movement to unsettle Chelsea’s back line.

The nearest they came was another Austin header that went over, David Luiz’s defensive header which looped onto the top of the crossbar, and Austin getting the ball in the net only to be flagged for a marginal offside.

It was Chelsea who could, and probably should, have got the game’s third goal.

Costa fired wide at the near post, Moses saw his shot bounce back off of Forster but Chelsea tried to walk the rebound in and were eventually shut out before two more Forster saves, these from Hazard and Moses.

It’s been rare to see Saints so convincingly outplayed, let alone at St Mary’s, in recent times.

However, given the quality of Chelsea there is little shame in it.

What they must do is leave it behind them quickly, because Thursday night is a truly massive evening for the club in so many ways.

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Loan Watch: Gallagher rocket earns Rovers a point

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The 21-year-old’s fierce volley gave Rovers the lead after just 13 minutes, as Jason Lowe teed up the Saints loanee who unleashed a rocket into the top corner.

However, despite Gallagher’s strike, Wolves fought back and Dave Edwards headed in 12 minutes from time to earn the visitors a point.

Elsewhere, Jason McCarthy completed 90 minutes at the back for Walsall, as they drew 1-1 with Coventry City at Bescot Stadium in League One.

Dom Gape helped League Two Wycombe Wanderers earn an impressive point away at 3rd-place Doncaster Rovers, as they drew 2-2.

And Paulo Gazzaniga could do little to prevent Rayo Vallecano suffering a 3-2 defeat away to Tenerife in Spanish Segunda Division.

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The four nominees are in, but who will you vote as your #SaintsFC @UnderArmour Player of the Month for October? https://cards.twitter.com/cards/rh0us/2hhkp

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After Man Utd draw a blank despite 37 shots against Burnley, which club has been the least and most clinical?

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Manchester United failed to score despite having 37 shots on goal against Burnley on Saturday.

But which teams have been the most prolific in front of goal?

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Not long now until the new episode of Matchday Uncovered hits http://southamptonfc.com! #saintsfc https://grabyo.com/g/v/K4L0wyXqm4v

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 31/10/2016 16:52:21

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| | Mike Phelan needs to be brave and start Josh Tymon vs SouthamptonHEREISTHECITY |
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Europa League trophy on display in Saints stores

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The famous piece of silverware will be on display at a free event in both our WestQuay and St Mary’s stores over the coming days, allowing supporters to pose for photos with it.

The trophy will be in the WestQuay store tomorrow, from 2pm until 6pm.

It will then be on display at the St Mary’s Store on Wednesday, from 10am until 5pm.

Please note, while supporters will be able to pose for photos with the trophy, they will not be allowed to lift it off its display table.

While in store, be sure to take a look at our full range of Europa League merchandise.

You can see a full list of products by visiting our online store, where you can also purchase them.

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It’s #PL2 action for #SaintsFCU23s tonight! They’re up against their #DCFC counterparts at the iPro Stadium. Kick-o… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/793144717466796034

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 31/10/2016 17:53:32

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