Michael Payne

🚨 BREAKING: Southampton have lost their appeal against their expulsion from the Championship Playoff Final, and a four-point deduction for next season. It means Hull City will face Middlesbrough on May 23 at 15:30 for a play in the Premier League. The decision of the League Arbitration Panel is final and cannot be appealed, including at CAS. The League Arbitration Panel’s written reasons will be published in due course along with the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s full decision. 🗣️ Southampton Statement: "Southampton Football Club has this evening been informed that the EFL’s League Arbitration Panel has upheld the sanctions imposed earlier this week. As a result, the club will not participate in Saturday’s Championship Play-Off Final. "This is an extremely disappointing outcome for everybody connected with Southampton Football Club. We know how painful this moment will be for our supporters, players, staff, commercial partners and the wider community who have given so much backing to the team throughout the season and we apologise once again to everyone impacted by this. "While we fully acknowledge the seriousness of this matter and the scrutiny that has followed, the club has consistently believed the original sporting sanction was disproportionate, a view that has been widely shared by many in the football community over the last 24 hours. "We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to our supporters for the support, patience and loyalty they have shown throughout an incredibly difficult period. We will share information as soon as possible in relation to ticket refunds for those who bought tickets to Wembley. "Southampton Football Club has a proud history and strong foundations, but it is clear that trust now needs to be rebuilt. That work begins immediately. The club will reflect carefully on the events that have led to this point, learn from them and take the necessary steps to move forward responsibly. "While tonight is a painful moment, this football club will respond with humility, accountability and determination to put things right."

Over the weekend, unfortunately we were broken into at Preston Park and our tractor was stolen. We believe this to be someone with local knowledge, as they broke through the back gates and drove away through our neighbouring fields. If anyone has any information, please let us know! All retweets and sharing is massively appreciated 🙏 🐇🔴⚫️

Good luck to our ex player @_teddystacey in the FA Vase final today who's playing for @CockfostersFC against @afc_stoneham at Wembley Stadium! A few of our supporters will be there too!

Plenty of new opponents for Woods in 26-27: Ardley, Bedfont, Broadfields, Hilltop, Holyport, Penn & Tylers, Reading, Wallingford, and Wokingham we are meet for the first time. Plus last played Amersham in 1991 & Harefield in 1996! Our @ComCoFL guide here: shorturl.at/ylc3M

Following the recent departure of Tommy Cooney, the club wish to make a quick appointment and invite interested parties to message Chairman Ian Barry on 07956 121300 asap.

We're celebrating 100 years of football, friendship and community with our WoodsFest100 community day on Sunday 5th July and we’re looking for talented local performers to be part of the day! 🎤🎸 Contact John on 07766135243 or nfc.commercial1926@gmail.com if interested.

Looking to get back into it and build on the experience I’ve gained so far. Still loads to learn and improve on, so I’m looking for an opportunity to continue developing before stepping back into the hot seat. If any clubs need an Assistant Manager / Coach ⚽️📞

@DMQuigley @NorthwoodFC @jpj2787 And to Liz Joyce as well. Incredible amount of work by the pair of them to make this such a special day for the club

@NorthwoodFC Please don’t forget a huge shoutout to John Joyce. Incredible behind the scenes effort and lots of work that went in to the weekend being a massive success. Class @jpj2787

Great family atmosphere at @NorthwoodFC as Celebrity football match kicks off soon in aid of the Lynda Jackson Cancer Centre at Mount Vernon. Stadium has great vibes!! #UpTheWoods

A day for the whole family! ❤️⚽ Join us for the Northwood Centenary Celebrity Match — fun, football, and unforgettable moments! 🎟 Tickets on the gate 📍 Skyline Roofing Stadium ⏰ 12:00 Gates for 12:15 kick-off

Best Spurs performance of the season, easily. Never seen them win so many 50-50s. Created chances and should have scored more. Everyone worked so hard and defended well. They are finally moving in the right direction again.

Credit to De Zerbi. These Spurs players are running marathons out there and playing like they are possessed.

Woods Home equalise with last kick of second half from penalty. 4-4. #UpTheWoods

Woods Away take the lead with a well taken goal. 3-4. #UpTheWoods

Woods Away side equalise with their 3rd goal. Bit of ping pong with post but then ball tucked away. 3-3. #UpTheWoods

The Woods Away side equalise with this forceful low finish. 2-2. #UpTheWoods

Woods Home strike back with a beautiful shot. 3-2. #UpTheWoods

Woods Home score their second. 2-1. #UpTheWoods

Woods Home side then struck back with this deft finish. 1-1. #UpTheWoods