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Saints' season came to an end on Sunday as they drew 4-4 with Liverpool.

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What comes next for Saints? Flurry of tough questions follows final-day drama

Russell Martin is expected to become the new Saints manager imminently.

Russell Martin is expected to become the new Saints manager imminently.

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Three Saints players who could thrive in Championship under expected new boss Martin

Who should stay and who should go from the current Saints squad?

Who should stay and who should go from the current Saints squad?

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Saints squad assessment: Who should stay and who should go after relegation campaign?

Premier League - Live updates as relegated Saints visit Brighton

Premier League - Live updates as relegated Saints visit Brighton

Premier League - Recap as Brighton cruise to victory against Saints

Who gets your vote for Saints' 2022/23 Player of the Year?

Who gets your vote for Saints' 2022/23 Player of the Year?

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Voting opens for 2022-23 Southern Daily Echo Saints Player of the Year

Theo Walcott watches on as Fulham celebrate scoring at St Mary's.

Theo Walcott watches on as Fulham celebrate scoring at St Mary's.

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Arrogance or naivety? Sport Republic's failures in building and timing sinks Saints

Sport Republic's recruitment has proven to be disastrous thus far.

Sport Republic's recruitment has proven to be disastrous thus far.

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Injured, inconsistent, ignored: Horrific Saints recruitment that led to relegation

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Fulham with relegation on the line

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Fulham with relegation on the line

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Live updates as Saints are relegated from the Premier League with Fulham defeat

The Saints B team celebrate their Division 2 title victory.

The Saints B team celebrate their Division 2 title victory.

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Success of the Saints B team provides hope and excitement when needed most

Premier League - Live updates as Saints visit Nottingham Forest

Premier League - Live updates as Saints visit Nottingham Forest

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Premier League - Recap as Nottingham Forest put Saints on the brink in thriller

Taiwo Awoniyi gives Nottingham Forest the lead at St Mary's.

Taiwo Awoniyi gives Nottingham Forest the lead at St Mary's.

Three big questions for Saints and Selles ahead of final chance at Nottingham Forest

Saints will likely be forced into a rebuild this summer.

Saints will likely be forced into a rebuild this summer.

Saints squad exodus could be blessing in disguise: Sport Republic must make that true

Saints terrible season is on the verge of leading to relegation.

Saints terrible season is on the verge of leading to relegation.

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One decisive moment from each month of Saints' doomed season

Sam McQueen has opened up on life beyond playing, coaching at the academy and Saints Foundation

Sam McQueen has opened up on life beyond playing, coaching at the academy and Saints Foundation

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'Have to accept this' - McQueen honest on retirement, coaching and Saints Foundation

Premier League - Live updates as Saints face daunting trip to Newcastle

Premier League - Live updates as Saints face daunting trip to Newcastle

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Premier League - Recap as Newcastle hit back after break for easy win

Saints have already lost three times to Newcastle this season.

Saints have already lost three times to Newcastle this season.

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Three big questions for Saints and Selles ahead of daunting Newcastle trip

Che Adams and Ruben Selles react to Saints' defeat to Bournemouth.

Che Adams and Ruben Selles react to Saints' defeat to Bournemouth.

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When Saints are relegated, the lasting regret will be to go down with so much regret

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Cherries in huge relegation scrap

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Cherries in huge relegation scrap

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Premier League - Recap as Saints suffer disastrous defeat to Cherries

Saints and football legend Alan Ball passed away on this day in 2007.

Saints and football legend Alan Ball passed away on this day in 2007.

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'Forever grateful' Le Tissier shares memories of Saints and football legend Alan Ball

Sport Republic face a huge summer ahead.

Sport Republic face a huge summer ahead.

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Flurry of exits gives Sport Republic blank canvas - Can they prove doubters wrong?

Charly Alcaraz impressed supporters with his performance at Emirates Stadium

Charly Alcaraz impressed supporters with his performance at Emirates Stadium

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The three biggest things to take away from crazy Saints draw at Arsenal

Premier League - Luive updates as Saints visit title-chasing Arsenal

Premier League - Luive updates as Saints visit title-chasing Arsenal

Premier League - Recap as Arsenal hit back late on to snatch a point

Ralph Hasenhuttl was unable to convince Sport Republic he was the man for their future

Ralph Hasenhuttl was unable to convince Sport Republic he was the man for their future

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Hasenhuttl is still the best manager Saints have had this season

Ruben Selles applauds the Saints fans after defeat to Crystal Palace.

Ruben Selles applauds the Saints fans after defeat to Crystal Palace.

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Saints must shed scarred skin and that means moving on from Selles in the summer

Who deserves fault for another flat display in a huge game for Saints?

Who deserves fault for another flat display in a huge game for Saints?

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Who deserves the blame for Saints' inability to stand tall in their biggest moments?

Romeo Lavia and Joe Aribo pictured after Saints' 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Romeo Lavia and Joe Aribo pictured after Saints' 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

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The numbers that have led Saints to the brink of relegation

Empty seats in the stands on 90 minutes during the Premier League match at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton. Picture date: Saturday April 15, 2023.

Empty seats in the stands on 90 minutes during the Premier League match at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton. Picture date: Saturday April 15, 2023.

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Is it time for Southampton's decision-makers to admit their mistakes?

Saints heap pressure on themselves and Palace clash with spate of flat 'six-pointers'

Saints heap pressure on themselves and Palace clash with spate of flat 'six-pointers'

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Saints have piled pressure on themselves - now they must rise to it

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Crystal Palace in relegation scrap

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Crystal Palace in relegation scrap

Premier League - Recap as Eze double punishes misfiring Saints

Southampton are running out of time to mount a survival push

Southampton are running out of time to mount a survival push

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Three big questions for Saints ahead of Palace as Selles faces running out of time

Saints boss Ruben Selles pictured during his side's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Saints boss Ruben Selles pictured during his side's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

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If Saints are to get relegated then they better go down in a blaze of glory

Moussa Djenepo assists Sekou Mara's goal against Manchester City.

Moussa Djenepo assists Sekou Mara's goal against Manchester City.

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Saints desperately need inspiration - Could Djenepo provide it?

Time is running out for Saints in their race for survival.

Time is running out for Saints in their race for survival.

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Despite Selles’s calm, Saints are on the brink of being cut adrift in survival battle

Saints react to defeat against Manchester City.

Saints react to defeat against Manchester City.

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Discussion: Is there hope for Saints in relegation fight?

Premier League - Live updates as Saints hosts champions Man City in huge test

Premier League - Live updates as Saints hosts champions Man City in huge test

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Recap as Man City cruise at Saints despite Mara strike

Saints posted their financial figures for the year ending June 2022 and it has revealed some interesting points

Saints posted their financial figures for the year ending June 2022 and it has revealed some interesting points

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Saints 2021-22 figures: Directors' wages, outstanding transfer fees and loan interest

Could these Saints stars make the difference through the conclusion of the relegation battle?

Could these Saints stars make the difference through the conclusion of the relegation battle?

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The surprise players who could prove decisive in Saints' Premier League survival race

Saints celebrate following Che Adams' equaliser against Spurs.

Saints celebrate following Che Adams' equaliser against Spurs.

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Have Saints finally figured out how to attack?

Saints visit West Ham in a Premier League survival six-pointer

Saints visit West Ham in a Premier League survival six-pointer

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The three big questions for Saints ahead of West Ham as Selles orders the troops

Rickie Lambert celebrates Saints' Johnstone's Paint Trophy triumph at Wembley - 13 years ago today.

Rickie Lambert celebrates Saints' Johnstone's Paint Trophy triumph at Wembley - 13 years ago today.

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'Feels like yesterday' Saints legend Lambert on Wembley triumph 13 years ago today

How do Saints remaining fixtures compare to their relegation rivals?

How do Saints remaining fixtures compare to their relegation rivals?

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Will Saints survive? How things stand in the relegation battle with ten games to go

Saints boss Marieanne Spacey-Cale.

Saints boss Marieanne Spacey-Cale.

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Saints boss Spacey-Cale: 'Let's finish the season with a real bang'

How thrilling Kamaldeen Sulemana helped ignite Saints attack in Spurs comeback

How thrilling Kamaldeen Sulemana helped ignite Saints attack in Spurs comeback

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Could Kamaldeen Sulemana be Saints key after thrilling role in Spurs comeback?

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Spurs before international break

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Spurs before international break

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Premier League - Recap as late Ward-Prowse penalty gives Saints huge point

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Brentford aiming to build momentum

Premier League - Live updates as Saints host Brentford aiming to build momentum

Premier League - Recap as Brentford hold firm to beat Saints

Premier League - Live updates as Saints face Man United at Old Trafford to

Premier League - Live updates as Saints face Man United at Old Trafford to

Premier League - Recap as Saints earn battling draw at ten-man Man United

Jan Bednarek has forced his way back into Saints plans despite leaving the club during the summer

Jan Bednarek has forced his way back into Saints plans despite leaving the club during the summer

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Five of the Saints players with the biggest point to prove in relegation run-in

Armel Bella-Kotchal trudges off the pitch after defeat to Leeds. Image: PA

Armel Bella-Kotchal trudges off the pitch after defeat to Leeds. Image: PA

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How do you rate Saints' Premier League survival chances after damaging Leeds defeat?

Premier League - Live updates as Saints visit Leeds for huge relegation battle

Premier League - Live updates as Saints visit Leeds for huge relegation battle

Premier League - Recap as Saints lose at Leeds in major six-pointer

Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu pictured earlier this season.

Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu pictured earlier this season.

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‘I wouldn’t trade it’ Gavin Bazunu on tough first Premier League season with Saints

Premier League - Live updates as Selles takes post-Jones era Saints to Chelsea

Premier League - Live updates as Selles takes post-Jones era Saints to Chelsea

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Premier League - Recap as Ward-Prowse fires Selles' Saints past Chelsea

How does Ruben Selles want his Saints team to play?

How does Ruben Selles want his Saints team to play?

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How should a Selles Saints team play? 'Togetherness, compactness' and recycling Ralph

Where do Saints go next in their search for a new manager?

Where do Saints go next in their search for a new manager?

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Marsch madness heightens Sport Republic concerns and leaves Saints in dangerous limbo

What could Saints look like under Jesse Marsch?

What could Saints look like under Jesse Marsch?

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Why Jesse Marsch? And what could Saints look like under the potential new boss?