Hughes: ‘The football gods are not smiling on’ Southampton
Mark Hughes did not mention the referees once after Southampton drew with Newcastle.
Mark Hughes
Saints boss doesn’t sound optimistic ahead of Chelsea clash
“We’ve just got to hope the chances fall to someone else other than Eden Hazard and hopefully they’ll have an off day.”
Hughes expects Saints to create chances at Liverpool
“In most games we are creating opportunities, that has not really been a problem for us.”
Disappointed Hughes says Southampton must manage games better
Mark Hughes admitted Southampton must manage games better in the wake of their 2-2 draw with Brighton.
What is the point in Southampton Football Club anymore?
They are a bag of unflavoured crisps, buttered bread with no soup. Where are Southampton even going?
Hughes urges Southampton to be less ‘passive’ v Leicester
Mark Hughes wants “everybody engaged in the game right from the off” when they play the Vardy-less Foxes.
Hughes: No Vardy v Southampton is a ‘bonus’
so they have got good resources that they will use well I’m sure,” says Mark Hughes.
‘Frustrated’ Saints keeper set to move on
Fraser Forster has gone from England’s third choice to Southampton’s third choice. He might be off…
Ings can only get better in ‘perfect’ place – Hughes
Southampton’s deal to sign Danny Ings is a “win-win situation” for Saints and Liverpool…
Back home: Five players who returned and succeeded
‘Never go back’, they say. Fortunately for Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea, this lot ignored that advice…
Hughes ‘delighted’ with Southampton’s new £7m signing
Mark Hughes wanted to “add a greater goal threat” to Southampton. So in comes Stuart Armstrong.
Southampton ‘will be better’ for experiences – Hughes
“It is about building straight from the off, making sure we are ready to go, hit the ground running.”
Southampton hand Mark Hughes a lovely three-year contract
Southampton have handed the full-time reins to Mark Hughes for the next three years.
Hughes accuses Stoke of ‘airbrushing’ his success
Sparky says relegation “can happen to almost any team in the league if you take your eye off the ball”…
Hughes calls on Southampton to make a ‘quick appointment’
Hughes has called on Southampton to make a quick decision on appointing a permanent manager.
Premier League winners and losers
Mark Hughes gets his bonus, but Swansea are gone. Plus Chelsea and Arsenal get a kicking…
Southampton star credits ‘amazing’ Hughes with revival
Mark Hughes “has made a huge difference” at Southampton. Oriol Romeu ought to know, to be fair.
Mails: No wonder sinking Saints want Hughes to stay…
Southampton players must’ve looked at Stoke and thought: ‘we’ll have some of that’. Also: mails on Jose, Rashford and Martial…
Hughes on referee: ‘Probably still getting his breath back’
Southampton boss Hughes says referee cost his side two valuable points at Everton.
F365’s early loser: Stoke City and an uncharacteristic demise
For a side that established themselves in the Premier League with an unapologetically ‘up and at ’em’ approach, it was the tamest of surrenders…
Hughes: TV deal makes PL ‘not as fair as could be’
Mark Hughes is whining over the two and a half hours extra recovery time that Swansea will get…
F365’s early winner: Saints and a timely resurrection
Mark Hughes knew they were dead and buried without victory. But the Saints finally showed signs of life.
Big Weekend: Sanchez, Saints, Liverpool v Stoke, derby
Salah – if he plays – can relegate Stoke. Saints are slipping. Wenger’s final visit to Old Trafford features a reunion.
Hughes hopes Saints can overcome the fear
“Bournemouth would love to beat us, given our circumstances.” And Sparky isn’t sure how Saints will react.
Hughes: Dropped Boufal ‘acknowledges his mistake’
“He’s remorseful about it,” says Hughes, with Boufal being punished ahead of Saints’ “must-win” game…
Hughes’ mind remains on survival during semi
“To be involved in major cup finals is where you make your mark and it’s where you need to be.” But…
Hughes admits it’s almost time for gung-ho Saints
“We are going to have to take more risks,” says the Southampton boss. Not last night, though…
Hughes to ‘make changes’ for FA Cup semi-final
Mark Hughes will “make changes” to his Southampton side for their FA Cup clash against Chelsea.
Hughes puts positive spin on Saints’ predicament
The Southampton boss says that being deep in trouble gives them “a better focus” now.
Big Midweek: Man Utd, Giroud, Spurs at Brighton, Hughes
The four FA Cup semi-finalists have PL matters to attend to before Wembley. Eyes on Man United…