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JOE BERNSTEIN: Ashley Young's miss in the penalty shoot-out put Southampton through in the Carabao Cup at Everton's expense. Young, who had earlier been booed when he came on as substitute, saw his spot-kick saved by Alex McCarthy after the first 11 kicks had all been converted. In a tale of two captains, Saints' Taylor Harwood-Bellis had earlier cancelled out Abdoulaye Doucoure's opener for Everton and then there were jeers when Dyche hooked the team's only striker Beto for Young midway through the second half.

DOMINIC HOGAN AT ST MARY'S: To have 23 shots and only win 1-0 tells you something about both victors Nottingham Forest and defeated hosts Southampton. Morgan Gibbs-White's break\through on 70 minutes saw the visitors take advantage of the heavy pressure they built throughout at St Mary's. Forest were aided in large part by Southampton's well-intentioned but ultimately detrimental insistence on playing out the back, particularly in the first half. Indeed, against a more clinical side they might have suffered a heavier defeat.

Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has signed a new two-year contract at St Mary's. The 34-year-old helped Saints win promotion back to the Premier League last season with victory in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs. McCarthy, who was capped by England in 2018, has made 147 appearances for the south-coast club since arriving from Crystal Palace in 2016.

Southampton have released five players ahead of their return to the Premier League next season. The Saints were promoted back to the top flight at the first time of asking after beating Leeds in the Championship play-off final last month.  And following the season's end, the club have now revealed which first-team stars will be kept on for the 2024-25 campaign. 

LEWIS STEELE AT WEMBLEY: Just 33 days ago, Russell Martin slumped in a chair in the press conference room at Leicester's King Power Stadium sporting an expression of disbelief. His team had just waved the white flag in the race for automatic promotion by being thumped 5-0. 'I did not like what I saw from my team one bit,' he said, looking like he had run out of puff after an arduous season of ups and downs. 'Body language, arms up in the air. It's inexcusable. Players need to show love for each other, I'm fed up of doing it. 'They need to feel some pain and the same pain that I'm feeling right now, and the hurt that I'm feeling. It's pathetic. This result and performance is not on. How much do we really want to win promotion? How much do we care?'

Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is emerging as a summer option for Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as well as Liverpool and Newcastle United. The 34-year old, who was outstanding for Southampton in their Championship play off semi final first leg draw with West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, is out of contract at the end of this campaign and that has alerted a number of clubs. The vastly experienced former England international regained his place in Southampton's first team after Gavin Bazunu ruptured his Achilles tendon last month and he has finished the season with a flourish.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE HAWTHORNS: Russell Martin heads into Friday's play-off decider against West Bromwich Albion knowing that defeat could hasten the end of his time as Southampton manager. Saints will believe they can finish the job in front of their own fans and seal their place in the final at Wembley - where the winner will claim not just promotion to the Premier League but an estimated £200million windfall for a campaign in the top flight. Yet if West Brom prevail in the second leg at St Mary's, Martin will have failed in his most important task - to return Southampton instantly to the elite level. Clubs who benefit from parachute payments - designed to ease the pain of relegation - are under greater pressure to deliver and if their managers do not handle it, their position becomes immediately more shaky.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE HAWTHORNS: Russell Martin heads into Friday's play-off decider against West Bromwich Albion knowing that defeat could hasten the end of his time as Southampton manager. Saints will believe they can finish the job in front of their own fans and seal their place in the Final at Wembley - where the winner will claim not just promotion but an estimated £200million windfall for a season in the Premier League. Yet if West Brom prevail at St Mary's on Friday, Martin will have failed in his only task - to return Southampton instantly to the top flight. Clubs who benefit from parachute payments are under greater pressure to deliver and if their managers do not handle it, their position becomes immediately more shaky. Thanks largely to goalkeepers Alex McCarthy and Alex Palmer, the score remained blank here as it had in the earlier game between Norwich and Leeds - the first time that has happened in the Championship play-offs for 13 years.

TOM PRENTKI AT ST MARY'S: The top four in the division are separated by just five points after a Che Adams double inspired Saints to a bruising victory over Preston. Russell Martin's side still have to travel to Leicester City and face a tantalising final day clash at Leeds with all of the top four on track to achieve 90 points or more. But it is Martin's men who have the most momentum and, playing like this, they will be a match for anyone.

Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson's rivalry makes for a contest between the two men, one of the most delectable boxing battles. However, although many fans would love to see the pair go toe-to-toe in the ring, Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy believes that it will take some time for this match to be concluded, predicting that a match between the two teams could be 'this generation's Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Paquiao.' Haney, 25, dominated Regis Pros Prosecutor over the weekend to win the WBC light-welterweight championship by a unanimous points triumph over his opponent.

During his match with Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 on Saturday night, Paddy Pimblett was advised to'make a'statement.' Paddy 'The Baddy' will return to the octagon for the first time since his controversial win over Jared Gordon in December 2022, where he snuckled a victory by unanimous vote. Ferguson, Ferguson, the UFC's veteran, has had a tough run in recent years, and he has lost six in a row going into the fight.

Jake Paul is earning his money this weekend as he takes on 10-1 cruiserweight Andre August, but Charlotte Daly and Alex McCarthy are debating whether or not he should fight on The Hook. The Problem is that the child is growing up from the crossover bouts that made his name in the sport and wants to establish himself as a true, authentic professional boxer. Around 2019, Paul was yelling McGregor out of his life. Paul has amassed billions of dollars in the years that have followed, although McGregor has also, his combat career hasn't progressed as expected.

Exclusive InTERVIEW BY ALEX MCCARTHY: Since headlined a Raw event and the Survivor Series, the 'Main Event' superstar has risen to fame in the WWE. As Roman Reigns dominates the WWE, there have been rumors that the Rock could be in line to face him. When asked by Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy about this possibility, Uso said, 'I'd pick the Tribal Chief' if I had to choose one.' The Rock has been out of the game for a while, but Tribal Chief Josh Knows what it is. I don't think there is no one out there who will dethrone the Tribal Chief, even if it is not one of us in the family - I don't think there is no one out there. It's none of them, Punk, Randy.'

After quitting SmackDown and leaving the Bloodline in September, Uso was admitted to Monday Night Raw on Monday Night. The Bloodline, led by Roman, featured Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa, two of the famous Anoa'i family. Since his arrival to the red brand, Uso has made a name for himself in the Survivor Series: WarGames event last month, as well as headlining Raw in a losing effort to World Heavyweight Champion Seth 'Freakin' Rollins. Asked by Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy whether it would be best to bring an end to Roman, Uso said: "I want to keep it in the family." Solo may be the next tribal chief, but he has a lot of growing to do. But who knows?Maybe Sami Zayn could come back into it?''

Punk made his first appearance for the company in nine years after being barred by AEW for disciplinary reasons. Since the 2014 Royal Rumble, he walked out on the WWE and wrestling completely, blaming creative dissatisfaction and rage towards his medical treatment at the time. However, in September, Uso jumped from Smackdown to join Monday Night Raw after quitting the bloodline, and he's since earned the tag 'Main Event Jey' after his role in the survival movie. Uso asked Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy what he made of Punk's return: "In my mind, CM Punk is just a comedian."

Exclusive INTERVIEW BY ALEX MCCARTHY: The 42-year-old former WWE star has taken on a new role in the AEW as part of a special commission. As a result, followers have flocked to Danielson for several of the company's major decisions. One of these has been with the recent Continental Classic Tournament, which uses a round-robin system of tournament play to determine the best fighter. When asked by Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy about Omega's demise, Danielson said, "I really wanted Kenya Omega in it and I don't know why." People believe I do a lot more than I do.

BY ALEX MCCARTHY, 44, was fired by All Elite Wrestling after a backstage brawl at Wembley in September. He made a shocking return to the WWE at the Survivor Series in Chicago late last month after a nine-year absence. Danielson was "the face" of an AEW committee, which also included AEW General Counsel Chris Peck and an outside counsel that fired Punk after his return, according to Punk. When asked by Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy whether he wanted to go into further on this, the 42-year-old said: "The whole thing was difficult." I love Punk and have a lot of respect for him, and you know he's a key player in the AEW.'

Exclusive INTERVIEW BY ALEX MCCARTHY: In recent weeks, the 42-year-old AEW actor has made national news for his role in the company's removal of CM Punk from office. Danielson has been on a committee that includes A EW General Counsel Chris Peck and an outside consultant. Now, the former WWE wrestler has hinted at what role he might play as he hangs up his boots at the end of next year. When asked by Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy about his retirement, Danielson replied, "Yeah, 2024 will be my last as a full-time wrestler."

Exclusive INTERVIEW BY ALEX MCCARTHY: Punk, 44, the Irish fighter, was shocked to discover that after a nine-year absence, the Irish fighter was back to form. Punk was also fired from the AEW after a task that included Bryan Danielson voted to terminate his employment. In the 2023 Survivor Series for the Judgement Day team and Drew McIntyre, McDonagh appeared in McDonagh's 2023 appearance. In an interview with Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy, he discussed the RKO he received from f ormer 14-time WWE world champion Randy Orton.

Moses Itauma is a 'frightening prospect' and'scarnellally reminiscent of Mike Tyson', Alex McCarthy and Charlotte Daly's comments on Mail Sport's podcast The Hook. After knocking out Michal Boloz in a single round last weekend, the 18-year-old British boxer, who wants to become the youngest world heavyweight champion in history, improved his record to 7-0. Tyson is the youngest boxing champion ever, after defeating Trevor Berbick in 1986.

According to Alex McCarthy, Jake and Logan Paul should be lauded for their 'incredible' experiences as they transitioned from social media celebrities to top names in the combat sports industry. Both boxing and wrestling have changed, with Jake winning seven of his eight professional battles and Logan winning as the United States champion in the WWE. Jake has won over big names from the MMA and boxing worlds, with statement victories over Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, and Nate Diaz on his resume before taking on a tough opponent against pro boxer Andre August next month.

Anthony Joshua's fight in Saudi Arabia on December 23 is 'not strong enough,' Mail Sport's Alex McCarthy told The Hook. Both the British heavyweight and Deontay Wilder are in action on the mega-show in Saudi Arabia, which will be hosted in a month's time. Joshua will opt against Joseph Parker in a dream match between two of the best heavyweights of the modern era.

The recently renovated Aldwark Manor Estate in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside is a must-visit for those looking to get away from the city's hustle and bustle. The hotel was first opened in 1978 and boasts 49 newly renovated bedrooms, multiple restaurants, and a brand new 18-hole golf course, which was open earlier this year. The course designers have created an excellent challenge for golfers of all abilities, winding it's way around the stunning River Ure. It is an incredible par 70 track set among the hotel's stunning countryside, with some spectacular natural water hazards to some innovatively crafted forestry features.

Ryan Nemeth of AEW Collision was reportedly dismissed from AEW Collision in recent weeks, despite tensions with CM Punk. According to a Fightful Select article, Nemeth appeared at a taping on August 5, but was informed he was no longer needed, and a flight home was awaiting him. Multiple sources point to a feud between Punk and Nemeth as a result of the latter's tweet following the Chicago native's return to AEW.