Will Redknapp last a season in the Championship?

Harry Redknapp’s move to QPR midway through the Premier League season was supposed to inspire a Lazarus-esque rise from the ashes, and a climb towards safety for the Loftus Road outfit. For many reasons this did not transpire, but as QPR face up to life in the Championship is Redknapp likely to stay on?

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Chelsea could make £15m defender first signing of the season

With Chelsea still looking for a new manager for next season, although a certain Portuguese chap is likely to be appointed, they continue to sound out transfer targets to fight off the Manchester clubs in order to regain the Premier League trophy. This time, according to the Express, the man in contention for a move to the Bridge is Southampton starlet Luke Shaw.

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The start of a career in management for James Beattie (video)

Former Premier League striker James Beattie has been appointed the full-time manager of League Two side Accrington Stanley. Beattie has made well over 300 Premiership appearances for Southampton, Everton, Sheffield United and Stoke. He has been at Accrington Stanley in a player coach role since November but with the departure of Leam Richardson the board felt Beattie would be able to take on the role full time.

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3 midfielders Arsenal should be looking at this summer - statistics and videos

It is bound to be a summer of change at the Emirates as Arsenal gear up for a serious title challenge in next year's Premier League.

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Everything Liverpool, Manchester United and Southampton need to know about midfield target (video)

It’s been rumoured today on the BBC Sport website that both Liverpool and Southampton are looking at the possibility of bringing 21 year old midfield powerhouse Victor Wanyama to the Premiership from Celtic. There were also rumours in the January transfer window that Sir Alex Ferguson was looking at the Kenyan and you can be sure if he was available Manchester United wouldn’t be too far away from his signature.

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Homage to the Southampton academy

Whilst reading through Twitter today I saw Stan Collymore bring up an issue regarding youngsters at clubs and how big clubs often only sign promising youngsters so no one else can have them.

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Wigan win leaves the Premier League strugglers sweating

It could have been as good as done and dusted in regards to Premier League relegation, yet Wigan's win at West Brom on Saturday has left several clubs more than a little bit concerned about their Premiership status a status that for many had seemed all but assured only a few weeks ago.

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Newcastle manager will be sacked if club get relegated to the Championship

In a remarkable turnaround at St James' Park, Alan Pardew is on the verge of being booted from the club as they continue their struggle to retain their Premier League status.

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Arsenal set to offer £10m for young Premier League midfielder

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is apparently on the radar of Arsenal gaffer Arsene Wenger, according to The Sun.

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10 potential Cardiff City summer signings - Statistics and videos

With Cardiff City confirming their status as Championship winners they will now turn their attention to the summer transfer market and how they are going to strengthen for their Premier League adventure.

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Pardew's unsurprising second season syndrome.

There was great satisfaction on Tyneside last May as Newcastle secured fifth spot, and manager Alan Pardew earned the LMA and Premier League manager of the year awards. As their current season lies in ruins after a 3-0 home defeat to bitter rivals on Sunday, a cursory glance at the history books reminds we have been here before.

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The effect Mauricio Pochettino has had on Southampton

When Nigel Adkins was sacked in January, it seemed like a cruel decision after he had led them from League 1 to the Premier League in two seasons and Southampton were not having all too bad a season with it being their first since promotion. Whilst it is true that the decision was harsh, it is obvious since former Espanyol manager Mauricio Pochettino took over at the club, their performances have moved onto another level.

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A slice of Motd - A recap of the weekend's action

Here comes another edition of A slice of Motd to enhance your four day Easter weekend. You're welcome.

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Stat Attack: Morgan Schneiderlin proves invaluable to Southampton (video)

Southampton rightly opted to sign up Morgan Schneiderlin on a long term deal in February as the stats reveal that the French midfielder has been somewhat of an unsung hero for the Saints in the Premier League this season.

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Is it still Squeaky Bum time for the Saints?

A manager with little grasp of the language, an inexperienced squad and a tricky fixture list should leave Saints fans worried despite their performance against Liverpool. With only 4 points separating themselves and the bottom three, Southampton's stay in the premier league is starting to mirror that of Blackpool.

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