The Southern United Herald
Squad17 Aug 2026
Sam Kirwan in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Southern United this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
The dugout17 Aug 2026
No hiding place for Jake Wood
“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Jake Wood, and the manager let it.
Squad17 Aug 2026
Ben Tuiloma signs on for more
“Some decisions take a long time. This one took ten minutes, and most of that was finding a pen.” Ben Tuiloma and Southern United agree another 3 years.
Market17 Aug 2026
Kosta Stamatelopoulos is free to find somewhere else
“I was told straight, and I would rather have it straight.” The manager at Southern United has been clear about where Kosta Stamatelopoulos stands, which is more than many ever get.
Market17 Aug 2026
The shop window has Joe Fenton in it
Southern United have let the market know Joe Fenton can be had. No price in the advert, but everyone in the trade knows roughly what it says.
The dugout17 Aug 2026
Ben Tuiloma asks for a word with the manager
“I would rather say it to his face than read about it.” The meeting was requested by the player, which tells you most of what you need to know.
In brief
- Market Joe Fenton runs his contract down
- The dugout Noah Garbett keeps his manager's vote
- Squad Questions about Jai Boxall on the training pitch
- Squad Callum Cacace is fit again