Southampton half firm with supervisor Russell Martin

Southampton have sacked supervisor Russell Martin within the aftermath of Sunday’s 5-0 mauling by the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.

The defeat, which noticed Spurs rating all 5 of their objectives within the first half, was Southampton’s thirteenth within the 16 Premier League video games they’ve performed this season, leaving them 9 factors adrift from security.

Having seen Wolves axe supervisor Gary O’Neil earlier within the day – the previous Bournemouth boss paying the value for a fourth Premier League defeat in a row towards Ipswich City on Saturday – the Saints have opted to tug the set off themselves, eradicating Martin from the place he had held for 18 months.

“We will verify that we’ve got taken the tough choice to half methods with our Males’s First Staff Supervisor, Russell Martin,” a Southampton assertion learn. “Going into the beginning of the season, all of us knew the challenges that we’d face this 12 months as we readjusted to life within the high flight, competing in the very best and best league on this planet.

“Nonetheless, the fact of our scenario is obvious. The board have supported Russell and his employees and been open and clear concerning our expectations. Now we have all been on the identical web page in recognising the urgency of needing outcomes to enhance.

“We want to take this chance to thank Russell and his employees for all of the onerous work and dedication they’ve given the membership on and off the pitch over the past 18 months. Everybody linked with Southampton FC will all the time have incredible recollections of final season, particularly the Play-Off Remaining win in Might.”

After confirming the appointment of under-21s boss Simon Rusk on an interim foundation, the Saints added: “Behind the scenes, we’re inspired by the continued improvement of expertise coming via our Academy. We’re pleased with the contributions our younger gamers are making and are assured it will stay a supply of energy and pleasure for everybody related to the membership.

“We’re additionally deeply grateful for the continued assist and positivity proven by our followers. We’re witnessing first-hand the numerous hole between the Championship and the Premier League, however your understanding and keenness, even when outcomes haven’t been what all of us need, proceed to drive our long-term dedication to the membership.”