Ben McAleer 
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.
With Manchester City, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Barcelona chasing your signature you begin to realize that you mean business. Just ask Roma’s 18-year-old centre-back Marquinhos who has become an expert on dealing with the matter.
Ex-Premier League striker Nile Ranger has been given a 12 month community order for pulling his girlfriend’s hair during a row. The 21-year-old former Newcastle United player admitted common assault on Shakira Bicar outside the city’s Gate entertainment complex on the 13th March.
The dust has settled but the grin remains in the aftermath of Monday’s second successive derby win at Old Trafford for Manchester City.
“We just couldn’t stop Kopa, especially early on.” – Francisco Gento
“The precursor of the modern No 10. One of the first to attempt the great adventure of moving to another country.” – Michel Platini
Two years ago the world watched agog as Liverpool FC forked out a staggering £35 million for the services of up-and-coming Geordie striker Andy Carroll. Much as the 1.91m youngster had ingratiated himself to Newcastle fans by scoring 17 goals in the 2009-10 season, helping the team climb back into the top flight from the championship, he was still pretty much an unknown commodity on the world stage.
The joy of a last minute goal in unparalleled and with the end of the season approaching they matter more than ever. Obviously, a thought has to be spared for the teams on the other end who have seen victory snatched from them with only seconds remaining.
Michael Carrick has excelled in the centre of Manchester United’s midfield this season, becoming a key figure in their title charge. He has been praised heavily across the country in recent weeks but that is definitely not how it has always been.