Alfie House

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Alfie House

The BBC Sport pundit picks his team of the week for the Premier League after each match day and has been critical of Saints this season. But the 36 year old was full of praise for the St Mary's side following Saturday's unexpected 0-0 draw with FA Cup finalists Manchester City. Man City's players fumed as they were held to a draw at the wooden spoon holders, who steered clear of Derby County's points record with the result.

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Alfie House

The youngsters, featuring striker Nick Oyekunle, who scored an incredible 27 goals in 23 league matches, picked up 45 points from 24 fixtures. They won their final match 6-1 against Leicester City two weeks ago to put themselves top of the table and in line to face the North winners. However, Saints had to wait on the results of Aston Villa, who were just one point behind but with two matches in hand due to postponements.

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Alfie House

Adams (110) won the battle of the century-making skippers as Hampshire won by 17 runs, with assistance from Rhianna Southby’s 61 and Ella McCaughan’s 44, totting up to 273 for five. Essex skipper Grace Scrivens replied with a classy 101, but left-arm spinner Linsey Smith took four for 33 to give Hampshire their fourth victory in six matches to remain amongst the pacesetters, while Essex remain rooted to the bottom of the table. “It was really special.

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Alfie House

Centuries from Jack Haynes and Liam Patterson-White batted the Division One leaders into an unassailable position and they won by a huge 366 runs. All-rounder Patterson-White struck a career-best 135 with 21 fours and two sixes, while Haynes added 120, the pair sharing a seventh-wicket stand of 238 as Nottinghamshire made 345 in their second innings. Chasing 483, Hampshire were bowled out for just 116, with Lyndon James (five for 22) and Brett Hutton (four for 56) sharing the wickets.

5 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Alfie House

The legendary former Saints striker took his post at Snows Stadium ahead of the 2024/25 season and has helped bring instant success. Beattie watched on from the dugout as the Stags secured their promotion to National League South with a 1-0 win over Gloucester City on Monday. The New Forest side had been beaten on penalties in the play-off final by Salisbury at Snows Stadium last season but went one step further this time.