Southampton have sacked supervisor Russell Martin following their 5-0 Premier League defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.
The Saints conceded all 5 objectives in a torrid first half at St. Mary’s – with the primary stepping into after simply 36 seconds – subjecting them to a thirteenth league defeat of the marketing campaign.
Southampton sit backside of the desk on simply 5 factors, 9 away from security, and have received simply as soon as within the Premier League this season – a 1-0 win over Everton in November.
They’ve conceded 36 objectives whereas scoring a league-low 11, with Southampton averaging simply 0.31 factors per sport within the top-flight since their promotion.
The house followers booed Martin throughout and after Sunday’s match, although he acknowledged their frustration in his post-match feedback.
“After the primary aim, our response was very poor,” he stated.
“I used to be harm within the first half. We didn’t reply very effectively to the setbacks as a gaggle. We now have seen that every one too usually this season.
“It’s disappointing as a result of we had labored on a plan. We had every week’s coaching, and the gamers have been a part of that course of, however we didn’t perform anyplace close to the depth or aggression we wanted. I didn’t recognise our workforce within the first half.
“The followers had been superb within the second half. Actually good.
“I perceive that it [the boos] just isn’t private. It hurts me in addition to the workforce, however I perceive it.
“We now have no selection however to maintain working and preventing. It’s what I’ve been doing on this job and I’ll proceed doing it till I’m advised to not.”
Southampton confirmed that Beneath-21s supervisor Simon Rusk will take cost on an interim foundation, with an EFL Cup tie in opposition to Liverpool on Wednesday and a visit to Fulham within the Premier League developing.
“Going into the beginning of the season, all of us knew the challenges that we might face this 12 months as we readjusted to life within the top-flight, competing in one of the best and best league on the planet,” Southampton stated in a press release.
“Nevertheless, the fact of our state of affairs is evident. The board have supported Russell and his workers and been open and clear relating to our expectations. We now have all been on the identical web page in recognising the urgency of needing outcomes to enhance.
“We wish to take this chance to thank Russell and his workers for all of the arduous work and dedication they’ve given the membership on and off the pitch over the past 18 months. Everybody linked with Southampton FC will at all times have incredible reminiscences of final season, particularly the play-off Last win in Could.”
