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Lawrie McMenemy is supporting Graeme Souness and team's adventure across the English Channel

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Lawrie: Souness charity swim is touching from one of football's toughest men

England's Ben White and James Ward-Prowse warming up before the international friendly match at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Sunday June 6, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Lee Smith/PA

England's Ben White and James Ward-Prowse warming up before the international friendly match at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Sunday June 6, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Lee Smith/PA

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Lawrie: To leave Ward-Prowse out of the England squad altogether, I can’t understand

Danny Ings has not made England's squad (Picture: Stuart Martin)

Danny Ings has not made England's squad (Picture: Stuart Martin)

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Lawrie: I feel sorry for Danny Ings after England snub

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson salutes the fans following his final home match managing the club after the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Wednesday May 19, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Palace. Photo credit should

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson salutes the fans following his final home match managing the club after the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Wednesday May 19, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Palace. Photo credit should

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Lawrie: There aren't many around like Roy these days

Leicester City vs Southampton, FA Premier League, King Power Stadium, 11th January 2020 - Ryan Bertrand of Southampton at full time.

Leicester City vs Southampton, FA Premier League, King Power Stadium, 11th January 2020 - Ryan Bertrand of Southampton at full time.

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Lawrie: I'm sure there will be clubs queueing up for Bertrand

Chelsea fans protest against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion outside Stamford Bridge

Chelsea fans protest against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion outside Stamford Bridge

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Lawrie: Supporters are more important to football than owners or their money

A tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, on display at Wembley Stadium, following the announcement of his death at the age of 99. Picture date: Friday April 9, 2021.

A tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, on display at Wembley Stadium, following the announcement of his death at the age of 99. Picture date: Friday April 9, 2021.

Lawrie: I will always remember my meetings with Prince Philip

File photo dated 16-01-2021 of West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce. Issue date: Thursday February 25, 2021. PA Photo. Sam Allardyce says his managerial credibility would not be harmed by West Brom being relegated from the Premier League. See PA

File photo dated 16-01-2021 of West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce. Issue date: Thursday February 25, 2021. PA Photo. Sam Allardyce says his managerial credibility would not be harmed by West Brom being relegated from the Premier League. See PA

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Lawrie: It's an interesting week ahead for Saints and their supporters

Frank Worthington played for Saints during the 1983-84 season (Picture: PA)

Frank Worthington played for Saints during the 1983-84 season (Picture: PA)

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Lawrie: Flamboyant Frank was a special talent

Saints booked their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a win at Wolves (Picture: Nick Potts/PA)

Saints booked their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a win at Wolves (Picture: Nick Potts/PA)

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Lawrie: Players' focus may have been on the FA Cup rather than the league - now let's get to Wembley!

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture date: Wednesday February 10, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Sheff Utd. Photo credit should read: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture date: Wednesday February 10, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Sheff Utd. Photo credit should read: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

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Lawrie: Do not look on certain games as being easy

Neil Lennon this week resigned as Celtic manager (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Neil Lennon this week resigned as Celtic manager (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

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Lawrie: Lennon was the best on and off the field

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce (Picture: PA)

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce (Picture: PA)

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Lawrie: Why do people on social media hide behind fictitious names?

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and the team celebrate with the fans after winning 3-0 in the Premier League Match between Southampton and Sheffield United. Photo by Stuart Martin..

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and the team celebrate with the fans after winning 3-0 in the Premier League Match between Southampton and Sheffield United. Photo by Stuart Martin..

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Lawrie: The thing Ralph needs now is support all-round

Southampton players gather in a huddle before the Emirates FA Cup third round match at St Marys Stadium, Southampton. Picture date: Tuesday January 19, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Southampton. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Southampton players gather in a huddle before the Emirates FA Cup third round match at St Marys Stadium, Southampton. Picture date: Tuesday January 19, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Southampton. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

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Lawrie: Players don’t seem to want to be at a club as long as they did in the old days

Manchester City's Phil Foden (centre) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 13, 2021. See PA story

Manchester City's Phil Foden (centre) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 13, 2021. See PA story

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Lawrie: It'll be hard to stop teams celebrating

Mikel Arteta is struggling at Arsenal (Picture: PA)

Mikel Arteta is struggling at Arsenal (Picture: PA)

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Lawrie: Arsenal struggles and my memories of Christmas as a manager

Former Saints coach Sammy Lee has been appointed assistant manager to West Brom's new boss Sam Allardyce (Picture: Adam Fradgley/AMA/PA Wire)

Former Saints coach Sammy Lee has been appointed assistant manager to West Brom's new boss Sam Allardyce (Picture: Adam Fradgley/AMA/PA Wire)

Lawrie: It is nice to see former Saints coach Sammy Lee back in the Premier League

Chris Wilder and Alan Knill were both in the youth ranks at Saints

Chris Wilder and Alan Knill were both in the youth ranks at Saints

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Lawrie: Sheffield United have more than a little connection with Saints

Non-league Marine will host Tottenham in the FA Cup after defeating Havant & Waterlooville (Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA)

Non-league Marine will host Tottenham in the FA Cup after defeating Havant & Waterlooville (Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA)

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Lawrie: Third-round draw showed FA Cup magic is still alive and well

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl during the Premier League Match between Southampton and Everton. Photo by Stuart Martin..

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl during the Premier League Match between Southampton and Everton. Photo by Stuart Martin..

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Lawrie: The most successful managers have cut their teeth lower down the leagues

Jurgen Klopp has voiced his desire for clubs to be permitted five substitutions in the Premier League this season (Picture: Glyn Kirk/NMC Pool/PA)

Jurgen Klopp has voiced his desire for clubs to be permitted five substitutions in the Premier League this season (Picture: Glyn Kirk/NMC Pool/PA)

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Lawrie: I remember when there weren't any substitutions

Southampton's Stuart Armstrong scores Saints second goal during the Premier League Match between Southampton and Newcastle. Photo by Stuart Martin..

Southampton's Stuart Armstrong scores Saints second goal during the Premier League Match between Southampton and Newcastle. Photo by Stuart Martin..

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Lawrie: I was delighted to see Saints go top of the table – even for a few hours

Tributes and flowers in remembrance of Nobby Stiles outside Old Trafford, Manchester. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday November 1, 2020. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Paul Ellis/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with

Tributes and flowers in remembrance of Nobby Stiles outside Old Trafford, Manchester. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday November 1, 2020. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Paul Ellis/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with

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Lawrie: England legend Nobby Stiles caught everybody’s attention

Marcus Rashford scored a hat-trick for Manchester United in midweek (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Marcus Rashford scored a hat-trick for Manchester United in midweek (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

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Lawrie: Rashford is amazing, on and off the pitch

File photo dated 22-07-2020 of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson (centre) and his team-mates celebrating with the Premier League trophy after the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday August 20, 2020. Austria-based

File photo dated 22-07-2020 of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson (centre) and his team-mates celebrating with the Premier League trophy after the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday August 20, 2020. Austria-based

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Lawrie: I was shocked with the proposition of Project Big Picture

Theo Walcott fouled, Saints v Wolves.

Theo Walcott fouled, Saints v Wolves.

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Lawrie: Theo will be as important in the dressing room as on the pitch

England manager Gareth Southgate (left) with James Ward-Prowse (right) during a training session at St George's Park, Burton..

England manager Gareth Southgate (left) with James Ward-Prowse (right) during a training session at St George's Park, Burton..

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Lawrie: Please don't come back from international duty with an injury

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates after winning the UEFA Champions League Final at the NSK Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev..

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates after winning the UEFA Champions League Final at the NSK Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev..

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Lawrie: My first meeting with Bale brought a lot of laughter

Saints are ready to go for another season (Picture: Steven Paston/PA)

Saints are ready to go for another season (Picture: Steven Paston/PA)

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Lawrie: 'Boring' England games, excitement for new season and praise for Saints Foundation

England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate (left) with James Ward-Prowse (right) during a training session at St George's Park, Burton..

England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate (left) with James Ward-Prowse (right) during a training session at St George's Park, Burton..

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Lawrie: Saints' duo deserve chances with England

File photo dated 10-08-1974 of Leeds United Manager Brian Clough (left) shakes hands with Liverpool Manager Bill Shankly before the kick off

File photo dated 10-08-1974 of Leeds United Manager Brian Clough (left) shakes hands with Liverpool Manager Bill Shankly before the kick off

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Lawrie: I'll never forget my visit to Bill Shankly's Boot Room

Ronald Koeman escaped with a booking for hauling down David Platt (Picture: Adam Butler/PA Wire)

Ronald Koeman escaped with a booking for hauling down David Platt (Picture: Adam Butler/PA Wire)

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Lawrie: I have mixed feelings about Koeman after 1993 encounter

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Former Southampton FC player and current club ambassador Matt Le Tissier(R) volunteers along with Saints foundation staff, at local food distribution centre FareShare, on April 06, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Former Southampton FC player and current club ambassador Matt Le Tissier(R) volunteers along with Saints foundation staff, at local food distribution centre FareShare, on April 06, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by

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Lawrie: McMenemy talks numbers, Saints Foundation and Boli Bolingoli's trip to Spain

Southampton's Jake Vokins in action against Brighton (Pic Stuart Martin)

Southampton's Jake Vokins in action against Brighton (Pic Stuart Martin)

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Lawrie: The fact we are producing youngsters into the first team is a good thing

Saints fans helped create an excellent atmosphere at St Mary’s on Friday night

Saints fans helped create an excellent atmosphere at St Mary’s on Friday night

LAWRIE MAC: The atmosphere at St Mary's on Friday was first class

An Evening with Lawrie McMenemy & Matt Le Tissier at Otterbourne Village hall in aid of former saints defender Kevin Moore who is suffering from Dementia..

An Evening with Lawrie McMenemy & Matt Le Tissier at Otterbourne Village hall in aid of former saints defender Kevin Moore who is suffering from Dementia..

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LAWRIE MAC: Matt Le Tissier's ambassador role is long overdue

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LAWRIE MAC: I hope Ralph Hasenhuttl takes the FA Cup seriously

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl (right) during the Premier League match at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday December 5, 2018. See PA story SOCCER Tottenham. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl (right) during the Premier League match at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday December 5, 2018. See PA story SOCCER Tottenham. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

LAWRIE MAC: I hope Hasenhuttl is given the time he needs

File photo dated 07-05-2016 of Claudio Ranieri. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday November 14, 2018. Fulham owner Shahid Khan has announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as manager replacing Slavisa Jokanovic. See PA

File photo dated 07-05-2016 of Claudio Ranieri. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday November 14, 2018. Fulham owner Shahid Khan has announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as manager replacing Slavisa Jokanovic. See PA

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LAWRIE MAC: Claudio Ranieri's appointment is bad news for Saints

Lawrie McMenemy at the Southampton Disabled Supporters Association open day (Photo by Paul Lucas)

Lawrie McMenemy at the Southampton Disabled Supporters Association open day (Photo by Paul Lucas)

LAWRIE MAC: Much good is being done for disabled Saints fans

Kevin Keegan celebrates a goal against Manchester United

Kevin Keegan celebrates a goal against Manchester United

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Lawrie McMenemy: Kevin Keegan's memoirs bring back happy memories

England goalkeeper Joe Hart during a training session at Stade de Bourgognes, Chantilly. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday June 15, 2016. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use

England goalkeeper Joe Hart during a training session at Stade de Bourgognes, Chantilly. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday June 15, 2016. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use

LAWRIE MAC: Joe Hart should be going to the World Cup

LAWRIE MAC: England should go to the World Cup

LAWRIE MAC: England should go to the World Cup

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LAWRIE MAC: England should go to the World Cup

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LAWRIE MAC: England should go to the World Cup

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LAWRIE MAC: Saints need a leader like the great Mick Channon

Dennis Wise was a Saint before I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Dennis Wise was a Saint before I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Dennis Wise was a Saint before I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Harry Kane in action against Lithuania

Harry Kane in action against Lithuania

LAWRIE MAC: World Cup qualification used to be celebrated...

LAWRIE MAC: There was nothing wrong with the original transfer deadline day - at the end of the season

Virgil van Dijk during one of his most recent Saints appearances, in January 2017

Virgil van Dijk during one of his most recent Saints appearances, in January 2017

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LAWRIE MAC: Van Dijk has no choice but to fight for his place

LAWRIE MAC: Puel deserves to be given more time

LAWRIE MAC: Puel deserves to be given more time

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LAWRIE MAC: Puel deserves to be given more time

Steve Gibson (centre)

Steve Gibson (centre)

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LAWRIE MAC: There are two reasons why Saints won't find Middlesbrough easy opposition today

Bobby Stokes and Peter Osgood

Bobby Stokes and Peter Osgood

LAWRIE MAC: Can you imagine if our FA Cup success was erased from the history books?!

Action from the 1979 League Cup final, one of five cup ties in 12 days for Saints under Lawrie McMenemy

Action from the 1979 League Cup final, one of five cup ties in 12 days for Saints under Lawrie McMenemy

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Lawrie Mac: The 1979 League Cup final was one of five cup ties in 12 days - and I only made three changes!