Southampton sacked manager Russell Martin following a 5-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
The defeat witnessed Tottenham scored all five of their goals in the first halfIt was Southampton's 13th place in 16 Premier League matches this season, leaving them nine points from safety.
After I saw Axe Wolves director Gary O'Neill Earlier today – the former Bournemouth boss paid the price for the fourth goal Premier League After a back-to-back defeat to Ipswich Town on Saturday – the Saints chose to pull the trigger themselves, removing Martin from the position he has held for 18 months.
“We can confirm that we have made the difficult decision to part ways with our Men’s First Team Director, Russell Martin.” Southampton Read the statement. “Going into the season, we all knew the challenges we would face this year as we readjusted to life in the top flight, competing in the best and most competitive league in the world.
“However, the reality of our position is clear. The Board has supported Russell and his staff and been open and transparent about our expectations. We have all been on the same page in recognizing the urgency of the need to deliver results for improvement.”
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Russell and his staff for all the hard work and dedication they have given to the club on and off the field over the past 18 months. Everyone associated with Southampton FC will always have great memories of last season.” “Especially winning the final in May.”
After confirming the appointment of Simon Rask as Under-21s coach on an interim basis, Saints added: “Behind the scenes, we are encouraged by the continued development of talent coming through our academy. We are proud of the contributions our young players are making and I am confident this will continue to be a source of strength and pride for everyone associated with the club.” .
“We are also extremely grateful for the continued support and positivity shown by our fans. We are witnessing first-hand the huge gap between the Championship and the Premier League, but your understanding and passion, even when the results were not what we all wanted, continue to strengthen our long-term commitment to the club.”
