Adam Armstrong came to the club three years ago after leaving Blackburn Rovers, and although he
scored on his debut against Everton on opening day, he would only score one more goal that season. His
second season was terrible for Southampton FC as they went down to relegation, but even though he
scored only two goals again, you could see a change in his style, as he was involved in a lot of the build up
to the few goals we did score, and his work rate was phenomenal. It was therefore not surprising to me
last season when he scored 21 goals in the regular season and added 13 assists to the contributions table,
demonstrating that his game was about more than just scoring goals.
scoring goals, and Saints supporters began to acknowledge that.
His game had added a different dimension not there before; he was just as useful tracking back as he was
going forward, and he made some crucial interceptions and tackles in his own penalty area. Add to that
the three goals he scored in the three play-off games, including the game-winning goal in the play-off
final at Wembley to send us up.
The fact that he has committed to the club for the next three years by signing a new contract is therefore
good news. Some may argue that the Championship is not the Premier League and that he failed the
previous time, but at that time, his evaluation was based solely on goals scored; today, a more
comprehensive picture is required.
I won’t argue that asking him to score 21 goals and provide 13 assists is unreasonable, but with his work
ethic, the team may be able to make a successful run at the Premier League in his second season if he
performs well overall.
play, not only the number of goals he scores.
According to Adam, on southamptonfc.com
It’s incredible. I’m thrilled because returning to pre-season after the previous season and experiencing
that energy again brings back memories.
“I’m excited to be back in the Premier League, which is the greatest league globally. All that matters is to
have fun and, ideally, keep going.
Russell Martin additionally stated:
Since joining the team in the summer of last year, Arma has been a vital member of our team. He
obviously had fire in his eyes and a burning desire to make things right because he had experienced the
agony of the previous season.
“Even putting aside his incredible goals and assist totals, his unwavering determination to grind out the
opposition and his readiness to play a variety of positions while sacrificing himself for his teammates are
admirable qualities that say volumes about his character.
“I’m happy we were able to lock him down for the future, and I’m sure he’ll be as valuable to us in the
Premier League as he was in the Championship.”
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