Saints resurgent under new owners

The points deduction they received for going into administration may prevent Southampton getting out of League 1 this season, but they are a classic example of how going broke can lead to new owners coming in who turn a club’s finances around.   It hasn’t been a case of splash the cash, and spending on players in particular has been prudent, but £1m has been spent on upgrading the training ground.   The longer-term ambition is to bring Premiership football back to S

The points deduction they received for going into administration may prevent Southampton getting out of League 1 this season, but they are a classic example of how going broke can lead to new owners coming in who turn a club’s finances around.   It hasn’t been a case of splash the cash, and spending on players in particular has been prudent, but £1m has been spent on upgrading the training ground.   The longer-term ambition is to bring Premiership football back to St.Mary’s.