Southampton FC helping HMP Winchester prisoners deal with release

The Saints Foundation scheme offers prisoners sports sessions, advice and mentoring.

Southampton manager Russell Martin said the scheme could help reintegrate released prisoners into the community

On a visit to the prison, Southampton manager Russell Martin said it was helping prisoners "reintegrate into the community".The Saints Foundation has worked with prisoners at HMP Winchester "The power of something like this that the club can offer and attach themselves to is way beyond winning or losing a football match on a Saturday.Steve, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, is 54 and serving an 18-month sentence having been in prison three times before"Restart has made me feel positive, it’s been that bridging voice, between us and what happens next.”Another inmate whose name has also been changed, Andy, said: "You've got a routine .

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