Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after defeat to Tottenham and it means Aaron Ramsdale has now faced the pain of the drop with a the third different teamAaron Ramsdale has been relegated from the Premier League with three different clubs in his career(Image: Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)Aaron Ramsdale has been relegated from the Premier League for the third time in his career following Southampton’s swift return to the Championship. The goalkeeper was unable to help prolong the Saints’ stay in the top flight as a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham resigned them to a place in England’s second tier once again.The 26-year-old has faced the devastation with several clubs following ill-fated spells with Bournemouth in 2020 and Sheffield United the following year. In his previous relegations Ramsdale has earned player of the year honours and has still played just two matches in the Championship with Arsenal signining him from the Blades following their relegation.The shotstopper does not face the ignominy of being the player to have been relegated from the Premier League with the most different clubs however. The England international remains two short of being the holder of that unwanted feat.Hermann Hreidarsson stakes claim to both the most relegations from the Premier League – and with the most clubs. The former Iceland international made 332 appearances in England’s top division and experienced his fair share of relegation battles.The central defender spent 11 seasons in the top-flight and was relegated on five occasions beginning with Crystal Palace in 1998, Wimbledon in 2000 and Ipswich Town two years later. Then again with Charlton in 2007 and Portsmouth in 2010.READ MORE: Pep Guardiola tells Sky Sports reporter to get a new job after Man Utd drawREAD MORE: Ruben Amorim fires back at Gary Neville after brutal Manchester derby rantThat he remains short of Hreidarsson’s mark will be of no consolation to Ramsdale however after Southampton became the earliest side in the history of the Premier League to have their relegation confirmed – surpassing Derby. A Brennan Johnson brace and late goal from Mathys Tel ensured Mateus Fernandes’ strike counted for nothing at Tottenham..”We knew it was probably going to be inevitable at some point, we haven’t been good enough all season,” said Ramsdale. “But we were still fighting to hang on for as long as possible.”Definitely wasn’t any acceptance, it might have looked that way in the first half but we were just dominated by the better team. We showed we dug in for each other in the second half but it’s a sad day and one which this whole group will learn from.Dejected Southampton players applauded their fans after relegation was confirmed(Image: Rob Newell – CameraSport/CameraSport via Getty Images)”At times this season performances have been good but have come with no points,” he added. “It’s got to come to a point where the fans are going home happy and singing.”All credit to them out there who travelled today and have been at St Mary’s all year because it must be very tough. They’ve backed us and we’re singing all second half and at the end there. We’ve got to try and give them as many happy Saturday afternoons as possible.”Boss Ivan Juric meahwhile hailed Southampton’s fans for staying behind to applaud after the side were relegated with seven games to play. “For me it’s something completely new, a new experience,” Juric said of supporters.“The players have to be really thankful they have fans like this, something incredible the way they love the team even the players. Incredible. They deserve much more. Every person working at Southampton has to do better to create something much better than this year.”Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports launches discounted Premier League packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more£43£35SkyGet the deal hereSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £192 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
