 Nyora kupfuurira kweiyi ndima - Muna Gumiguru 2001, nguva pfupi mushure mekudzikiswa kweCoventry kubva kuPremier League, Telfer akabatana neSouthampton, uyo akange agadza Strachan semaneja mwedzi wapfuura. KuSouthampton, Telfer akachinjwa kubva pakati kusvika kurudyi-kumashure, uye aive nhengo yechikwata chakasvika ku2003 FA Cup Final. Akawana kamwechete panguva yake yeSouthampton, mu 3-1 kukunda Newcastle muna May 2002. 