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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

⚽️ Ex @SouthamptonFC footballer. 🎤 Now Inspirational Speaker & 🎧 Football Pundit. Instagram: @frannybenali Bookings: [email protected]

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With the new football season rapidly approaching, I’m delighted that the paperback of my autobiography will be out on the 4th August 📕⚽️🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️👇🏼 amzn.to/3zaZ7er
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Benali: 'West Ham trip is a good measuring stick for Saints in promotion race' ift.tt/CVNeQZp
Benali: 'West Ham trip is a good measuring stick for Saints in promotion race'

Benali: 'West Ham trip is a good measuring stick for Saints in promotion race'

Last weekend's goalless draw with Bolton Wanderers was a very frustrating afternoon for everybody of a Southampton perspective.

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Benali: 'Saints in a really good place after wins against Portsmouth and Norwich' ift.tt/KuirYdA
Benali: 'Saints in a really good place after wins against Portsmouth and Norwich'

Benali: 'Saints in a really good place after wins against Portsmouth and Norwich'

Ultimately, the result was everything against Portsmouth, and to win that game in any way would have left a really good feeling around Southampton.

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Excellent 3 points on the road and another clean sheet. 👏🏼 Worrying to see Downes go off after going over on his ankle. @SouthamptonFC 😇 #SaintsFC
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Who else is still buzzing from the weekend?😇 Congratulations to Leo and all of the @SouthamptonFC team for beating them from down the road👊🏼👏🏼👏🏼 📸- @MWatson_Photo #SaintsFC 🔴⚪️
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Oporto Sports client and #SaintsFC legend @FrannyBenali will be on co-comms duty twice this week, for @SkySports+ and @5liveSport, respectively. On Tuesday, Franny will be part of the Sky Sports+ coverage of the @SkyBetChamp fixture between #Wolves and #BWFC, kick-off 7.45pm. Then on Sunday, he will provide co-comms for BBC Radio 5 Live’s coverage of the @PremierLeague clash between @afcbournemouth and @SunderlandAFC, kick-off 2pm. For any enquiries for Franny Benali, please contact @DeanEldredge #Southampton #SouthamptonFC #FrannyBenali #Championship #Football #PremierLeague #AFCB #Bournemouth #AFCBournemouth #SunderlandAFC #BoltonWanderers #WolverhamptonWanderers
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Dan Hargraves@DanJHargravesOct 12
Good to see @FrannyBenali on punditry duty yesterday. Here is a round up of what the pundits said after #SaintsFC won the south coast bragging rights following their 1-0 win over Portsmouth. 📺 #SaintsFC dailyecho.co.uk/sport/266274…
'Worthy of the win' - What the pundits said after Saints beat Portsmouth

'Worthy of the win' - What the pundits said after Saints beat Portsmouth

Southampton's 1-0 win over arch rivals Portsmouth in the south coast derby was broadcast live on ITV, as well as Sky Sports.

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Derby day. St Mary's. UTS. ✊
Southampton FC players celebrate together in red and white striped shirts, with a large “MATCHDAY” title overlaid. The graphic promotes Southampton vs Portsmouth at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday 11 October, kick-off at 12pm BST, featuring both clubs’ crests and Level 1 and Pepsi Max branding.

ALT Southampton FC players celebrate together in red and white striped shirts, with a large “MATCHDAY” title overlaid. The graphic promotes Southampton vs Portsmouth at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday 11 October, kick-off at 12pm BST, featuring both clubs’ crests and Level 1 and Pepsi Max branding.

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Oporto Sports client and #SainstFC cult hero @FrannyBenali will be a guest for @itvfootball’s live coverage of the south coast derby in the EFL Championship tomorrow, between Southampton and Portsmouth. Franny will be alongside presenter @HughWoozencroft and fellow guest former Portsmouth star Matt Taylor, on air from 11.30am ahead of a 12pm kick off. For any enquiries for Franny Benali, please email [email protected]
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Benali: 'I'm thrilled with Eckert verdict; it will give Saints a lift for the derby' ift.tt/xlVrp5q
Benali: 'I'm thrilled with Eckert verdict; it will give Saints a lift for the derby'

Benali: 'I'm thrilled with Eckert verdict; it will give Saints a lift for the derby'

I am absolutely thrilled with the FA's decision to not hand Tonda Eckert an immediate ban. I know not every corner of the football community is going to feel like that.

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Southampton Made. ❤️🤍 For 25 years, Saints Foundation has brought people together through the power of Southampton FC. Young people. Families. Businesses. Fans. Communities. Together we've built something bigger than a football club. A community built on kindness, inclusion, encouragement and togetherness. For 25 years, Southampton has backed Saints Foundation. Today, we're asking Southampton to give £25 and help shape the next 25 years: pay.lopay.com/request/e80901…
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Benali: 'Excitement is starting to build for next weekend's south coast derby' ift.tt/Wd2JgGa
Benali: 'Excitement is starting to build for next weekend's south coast derby'

Benali: 'Excitement is starting to build for next weekend's south coast derby'

Excitement is understandably starting to build for Southampton's south coast derby against Portsmouth next week, despite a few lingering doubts.

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A busy 24 hours for Ambassador @HarryEllisGolf! On Wednesday, Harry joined fellow Ambassadors @FrannyBenali and Andrew Surman at our Ryval Cup Golf Day alongside Pompey in the Community, where he put golfers' skills to the test with his Beat the Pro Challenge. The very next day, Harry was at our Senior Saints session, meeting participants and seeing the impact of the programme first-hand. Thanks for all your support, Harry
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The football may be paused for the international break, but the excitement doesn't have to be! ⚽ Become a True Saint before midnight tonight and you'll be entered into tomorrow's monthly draw for the chance to win exclusive Saints prizes and experiences! From as little as £2 a month, you can connect with Saints Foundation and our work on a different level, as well as becoming a part of a network of like-minded people who understand the importance of supporting everyone in our city to reach their full potential. Sign up today before it's too late 👉 southamptonfc.com/en/saints-…
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Benali on Eckert hearing: Impossible not to think about the huge sanction already ift.tt/Nvml1Mg
Benali on Eckert hearing: Impossible not to think about the huge sanction already

Benali on Eckert hearing: Impossible not to think about the huge sanction already

Franny Benali: With news of Tonda Eckert's FA hearing taking place this week, naturally, his situation has emerged as the main talking point again.

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Benali: Saints picking up first away win is key amid feel good factor at St Mary's ift.tt/qnwNi7k
Benali: Saints picking up first away win is key amid feel good factor at St Mary's

Benali: Saints picking up first away win is key amid feel good factor at St Mary's

There's a real positivity around St Mary's at the moment. That feel-good factor has come with winning the home games we've had in the league so far so convincingly.

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Congratulations, Lew 👏
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102 | Second batting point secured 🔒 McManus has been excellent so far for 45 and has Conway at the other end. Northamptonshire 302/9, with four overs remaining in the day. Watch live 👉 nccc.co.uk/live
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Nice work Jay! 😃🌶️👨🏻 I feel a @BBCDragonsDen pitch coming on 😆🐉
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My whole summer of growing chilli’s results in 6 precious bottles of carolina reaper Benali Sauce and a handful of little snifter bottles #BenaliOnTour @FrannyBenali
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There is a real belief and confidence in the team right now. Final score not a true reflection of the whole game, but another great result! If I’m being fussy I’d like to see us keep a first clean sheet of the season. Enjoy your weekend 😇 #SaintsFC
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THE SHOW GOES ON 🌟
Full time. Southampton 4, Bristol City 1.

ALT Full time. Southampton 4, Bristol City 1.

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Benali: Saints are shaping up nicely but they can't rest on their laurels ift.tt/m9AMvdN
Benali: Saints are shaping up nicely but they can't rest on their laurels

Benali: Saints are shaping up nicely but they can't rest on their laurels

The season's shaping up now and it's been brilliant to see Southampton win like we did on Tuesday against Swansea City. I was at the game and I thought we were outstanding.

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