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Francis Benali MBE

2 years

With the new football season rapidly approaching, I’m delighted that the paperback of my autobiography will be out on the 4th August 📕⚽️🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️👇🏼

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

In all the years Ben would run with me at my pace, it’s now time to walk with him at his. ❤️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

I am truly humbled and immensely proud to receive an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Love and thanks to my wife, children, family, friends and team who have supported me in every way. ❤️ x

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

9 years

Struggled to sell this chair for weeks online, but just put this on it and Brendan Rodgers has bid £8M!! 😂😂 #saintsfc http://t.co/Mi67m4yQo5

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Truly an honour to receive my MBE from The Princess Royal today.🏅☺️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

WE’VE DONE IT!! Over £1,000,000 raised for @CR_UK A sincere Thank You to every single person who has helped us reach this incredible target. WE DID IT TOGETHER!! ❤️🙌🏼 🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️ @IronFran2019 #IronFran

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Things you just love to see 😍 #SaintsFC 😇

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Heartbroken that we have had to say goodbye to Ben. A day we wished would never come. The most loyal, faithful and best friend ever. We miss you so much. Goodnight little boy. 🐾😪💔

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

On this day 32 years ago I made my debut for @SouthamptonFC ❤️😇 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Today has been a very special day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your very kind messages and to my club @SouthamptonFC for this commemorative shirt, I am truly touched. #MBE ❤️😇

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone at @SouthamptonFC for a lifetime of support. You have always been like family to me since I joined the club at 14 years old. Truly the best club in the world.😇❤️ #saintsfc

Southampton FC

@SouthamptonFC

5 years

£1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Congratulations from all of us at #SaintsFC on an incredible achievement, @FrannyBenali ! 👏

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Great reactions Mrs B. Thank God!! 🚗🏃🏻‍♀️😂😂

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

So humbled and proud to become an ambassador at the club I have loved all my life. Thank you @SouthamptonFC ❤️

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@SouthamptonFC

5 years

#SaintsFC is delighted to announce @FrannyBenali has taken up a role as an official Club Ambassador! ❤

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

😂😂 #SaintsFC 🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Delighted to announce my autobiography, covering my life, @SouthamptonFC career and ultra-endurance challenges will be published on 19th August and is available to pre-order now.👉🏼 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

11 months

When @SouthamptonFC unveil a new @hummel1923 home kit but you’ve already got one! 😉🔴⚪️ #SaintsFC #hummel

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

9 years

Sadio Mane scores 3 goals in 2 mins 56 secs. 2 more than I scored in 16 years!! Bet he hasn't been sent off 11 times though!! 😂😂

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

28 years ago today I married the most incredible woman. My best friend and soul mate. Happy Anniversary Karrie. I Love you ❤️🥂 xx

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Franny always says..."Physically you can be broken but mentally there's something that keeps you moving and putting one foot in front of the other."😱 How he has picked himself up and continued is beyond belief! Please donate if you can, let’s get this man to the £1million!

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@IronFran2019

5 years

@FrannyBenali has completed his 4th Ironman triathlon & he’s smiling😱 There were moments throughout the day that this didn’t seem possible. We are in awe. Text Fran5 or Fran10 to 70200 to donate £5 or £10 or for any other amount visit #ironfran

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

How I’d love to be playing Right Back tonight 😉 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

When @mattletiss7 is more interested in watching the @SouthamptonFC goal 🤣😇 #SoccerSaturday #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Extremely proud Mother & Father of the Bride ❤️

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@FrannyBenali

7 years

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES #SaintsFC 🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

I’m so honoured to be nominated for @PrideOfBritain Thank you to everyone who has supported ❤️

Iron Fran

@IronFran2019

5 years

We are immensely proud to see @FrannyBenali nominated for @PrideOfBritain after putting his body on the line and raising over £1million for @CR_UK through 3 gruelling ultra endurance challenges. Keeping everything crossed that Franny brings it home!❤️🤞🏼

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Truly blessed! Every day I know I’m the luckiest man to be your husband. 27 years married. ‘Happy Anniversary Karrie’ 🥂❤️ xx

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

My baby girl got married ❤️

Kenzie Benali

@KenzieBenali

2 years

15.11.21✨🤍

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Leicester City until today had only lost 4 games this season in all comps. Man Utd, Man City & Liverpool (twice) @SouthamptonFC had something to pay back today! Great result 🙌🏼💪🏼👏🏼🔴⚪️😇 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Me hearing Ralph say he will find a Left Back for tonight!! 🙋🏻‍♂️😂 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Heading to @SouthamptonFC for today’s game. It will be great to see supporters back at the stadium. It’s also 23 years to the day that I scored ‘The’ goal 😃⚽️ Hope it brings the team good luck! 😇 #SaintsFC 🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

6 years

Disappointed not to get 3 points? Yes! Are we relegated? No! Is it possible to still stay up? Yes! We MUST keep fighting & believing! 🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Pleased to have contributed 0.1% of the total ⚽️😄 #SaintsFC

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@SouthamptonFC

4 years

Our 1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th @premierleague goal! ⚽️ @Prowsey16

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Extremely honoured and proud to be the first recipient of this Forever Saint award from @SouthamptonFC yesterday presented by @KenzieBenali #SaintsFC 😇🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

It’s THE DERBY day 💪🏼🔴⚪️🔴⚪️ #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Happy Birthday to our beautiful @KenzieBenali 25 years ago today you completed our family. From the day you were born you have brought us nothing but love. We can be many things to many people, but nothing makes me happier and prouder than being a Daddy. ❤️ xx #mygirl #birthday

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Yeees. Love it....again! #SaintsFC 😇

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@FrannyBenali

4 years

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #SaintsFC 😇🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

So proud to become an official Club Ambassador of my hometown club @SouthamptonFC 😇❤️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

So many memories! Who else ❤️ The Dell ? #SaintsFC 😇🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

9 years

I'm sick of hearing about players 'not in the right frame of mind to play' Stop paying them, that will soon shift their attitude!!

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Great to be supporting @SouthamptonFC at St Mary's with Mrs B for the last game of season. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

6 years

Neither did I 😂🤣

Soccer AM

@SoccerAM

6 years

Super James Milner! 🏆

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

1 year

Couldn’t sleep until late because of the buzz of last night. Then wake up, wide awake at 4am with OH WHEN THE SAINTS…GO MARCHING IN. OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN!! Running through my mind 😃 #SaintsFC 😇 #CarabaoCup 🏆

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

20 years ago today we played our last competitive game at The Dell. Holds so many special memories, including this one. My testimonial 😇 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

10 years

Has anyone got any idea what this is about?! 😉 #saintsfc #Liverpool #LFC http://t.co/MXWLttXBmu

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

The best 28 years ever ❤️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Good luck today @SouthamptonFC #ClubAmbassadors 😇😇 #SaintsFC 🔴⚪️ #FACup 🏆

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

8 years

A special day! #FreedomOfTheCity

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 years

@SouthamptonFC Unbelievably proud of our team, club & supporters. Bitterly disappointed to loose as we were the better team. #OurDayWillCome

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Yes, I think I do 🥰😆

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@Jamesjimwoo

2 years

I think @FrannyBenali loves Ralph more than me! #saintsfc

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 years

Ronald Koeman sacked by Everton. Another example of 'the grass isn't always greener'. Apart from a big pay off!! ....

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

1 year

Great to see former @SouthamptonFC team mate Anders Svensson at St Mary’s yesterday for the first time in nearly 20 years! 😇 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

8 years

PROUD doesn't begin to describe how I feel about @SouthamptonFC !! #WeMarchOn 🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Guess whose team won and whose didn’t?? 🤣 Sorry Jules! 😇🔴⚪️ @SkySportsNews #skysportsnews #SaintsFC #SOUEVE

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 years

Today I am celebrating 25 years of marriage to the most amazing woman. Happy Anniversary Karrie. ❤️ xx 🥂

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 years

Delighted and proud to announce @BenalisBigRace has raised £664,936 for @CR_UK My sincere thanks to everyone who has given their support ❤️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Smiling all the way home! 😁 #SaintsFC #BTSport #PremierLeague

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Thank you for everything @MayaYoshida3 A model professional and an even better human being. 🙌🏼 Forever a Saint! 😇🔴⚪️ Wishing you all the success you deserve. #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 months

My baby is having a baby 🥰

Kenzie Benali

@KenzieBenali

3 months

Coming soon…🤍 Feeling incredibly blessed, excited and happy to share that we have a little one on the way💫🫶🏻🍼🥹☁️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

As a player I would never get too carried away when things were going well. I’d also try not to get too despondent when things were going badly. I try to be the same now. Today was not good enough. The players and Ralph must and will find a way to bounce back. #SaintsFC 😇

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Danny Ings 💥hdhgswksbcbchbjdjfhcnjdbx 🤪🤪🤪🤪 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Delighted to see @Romain_Perraud is continuing the tradition of goal scoring left-backs at @SouthamptonFC 🚀 💥 🙌🏼 😂 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Today is the Birthday of my best friend and soul mate.❤️ Have the best day Karrie. I love you!🎂🎉 xx

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 months

Such sad news that my first @SouthamptonFC manager Chris Nicholl has passed away. A man I have so much to be thankful for. Offered me my first pro contract and gave me my first team debut. Many happy memories. RIP Gaffer 😔❤️🤍 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Unbelievable awarding a penalty against Bertrand. Smashed at him from only yards away and he couldn’t have done more to get arms out of the way! 😡 #SOUWOL #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Here’s to a positive and successful new chapter for our club @SouthamptonFC Thanks to Mr Gao and his family and welcome to new majority owners Sport Republic. Exciting times! #SaintsFC 😇🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Always grateful for the support of my @SouthamptonFC family.❤️ #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 years

Feeling like Keegan & Channon in the 80's. Love the new @SouthamptonFC @UnderArmour kit. What's your favourite #MadeForHeroes moment? 😇

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

6 years

35 years a Teammate, Friend and Family. Happy 50th Birthday @mattletiss7 🎂

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Amazing to hear clapping, cheering, whistling and even ships horns in Southampton docks in honour of our NHS Heroes 👏🏼 #clapforNHS I know you can’t hear us individually but the whole country is behind you. 🙌🏼

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

8 years

Anyone thinking of buying @SouthamptonFC for £200M can forget it. That's not even enough to buy @VirgilvDijk 😉

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 months

Brilliant to meet up with former team mate Marian Pahars this week at an event at St Mary’s. What a player he was! I’m sure he’ll get a fantastic reception at the game today. 👏🏼 I’ll be covering the game on @SkyFootball 📺 #SaintsFC #SOUBIR #EFLChampionship #Football ⚽️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 years

Welcome Mauricio Pellegrino to @SouthamptonFC Wishing you every success at our incredible club. 😇🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

9 years

Maybe Manchester United would have played better if they had changed kit at Half Time!! 😉

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Brilliant to watch that @SouthamptonFC performance and result on @btsportfootball tonight 🙌🏼😇🙏🏼 #SaintsFC 🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

#SaintsFC away to Pompey in the 3rd round of the #CarabaoCup 🏆🔴⚪️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

6 years

Great result! Great support! 👏🏼👏🏼 Turning up the pressure on the teams around us. 😇💪🏼🔴⚪️ #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

6 years

Happy 25th Birthday to our amazing son @LukeBenali 🎂 We’ve always been so proud of the little boy you were and the man you have become. Love this photo taken in the dressing room at The Dell for your 1st Birthday. ❤️ xx

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Unlucky? It’s absolutely shocking when the other penalty was given. Neither should be a penalty!

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@primevideosport

3 years

Were @SouthamptonFC unlucky not to be awarded a penalty for this handball, moments after Wolves' equaliser? #PLonPrime #SOUWOL

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Happy 29th Anniversary Karrie. Forever my soulmate. I love you ❤️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

10 years

Thank you is not good enough to everyone who supported me throughout the run. Being in SMS yesterday was indescribable. I am truly humbled❤️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

Awful weather. Brilliant result. Great covering #SaintsFC win on @btsport 😊

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Best night with @LukeBenali 😍 So proud of the boys. On to the FA Cup Quarter-Finals @SouthamptonFC 😍😍😍🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 #EmiratesFACup #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Franny has now officially passed his social media accounts over to team @IronFran2019 💪🏼His alarm is set for 4am ready for day 1 of his unbelievable attempt at 7 Ironman triathlons in 7 consecutive days. Tune in to @GMB from 6am to catch the start of his epic challange! #ironfran

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@FrannyBenali

3 years

Simply the best team mate and friend. Happy Birthday @mattletiss7 🎂🎉 xx

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

1 year

What a win!! 💥👏🏼 #SaintsFC 😇 #BTSportScore 📺⚽️

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@FrannyBenali

6 years

Liverpool pay £75M for Virgil van Dijk then following 2 recent defeats put him on the bench in favour of Dejan Lovren!! 😳

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

#SaintsFC since restart 🔥👏🏼 P W D L 9️⃣ 5️⃣ 3️⃣ 1️⃣ 💯% win rate in new kit too! 😇

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

HUGE result for @SouthamptonFC 😇👍🏼 Loved covering the game on @btsportscore 📺

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

2 years

Today marks the 24th Anniversary of the only goal 😆⚽️ #goalmachine #December13 #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Karen and I had a great evening at @TheSotonMayor ’s dinner last night. Really enjoyed speaking about @IronFran2019 Thank you for having us!

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

It’s #EmiratesFACup Sunday & it’s got me reflecting on the 2003 FA Cup Final. The first photo was taken when we stepped out on to the pitch & I spotted my family in the stands. I took the other photos from the team bus. Backing the boys all the way today to get to the Final!😇

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

7 years

Should probably go to bed, but know there is absolutely zero chance of going to sleep!! 😃 #WeMarchOn to Wembley

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 months

When a former teammate gives his opinion of you on and off the pitch! 🫣😂 Thanks Alan! 🙌🏻 This clip is from The Rest Is Football podcast with @alanshearer @garylineker and @micahrichards 🎙️ #SaintsFC #Football #Podcast

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

Introducing the @hummel1923 Evolution range 😍 Looks a little familiar...👀🙈 Check out the brand new range of @SouthamptonFC leisurewear: #SaintsFC

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

3 years

A sign of where we are and how we think, when we’re disappointed not to win tonight. If you can’t win don’t lose! #SaintsFC 😇

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

5 years

Had an excellent day in the @SoccerSaturday studio covering @NUFC v @WatfordFC 👍🏼 I was of course also keeping one eye on the early kick off. Great fighting spirit from @SouthamptonFC to come away with a point despite being down to 10 men. #SaintsFC #SoccerSaturday 🔴⚪️📺⚽️

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Francis Benali MBE

@FrannyBenali

4 years

I’m at it again! 🙈 This Sunday 26th April I will be running a 26.2 mile marathon around my garden (717 laps) to support @SFC_Foundation and @NHSCharities as part of the #TwoPointSixChallenge 🏃🏻‍♂ Please share and donate if you can. Many thanks!🙏🏼