Russell Martin is no longer the manager of Southampton. His dismissal, announced hours after a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Tottenham, marks the end of a tumultuous period for the Saints. With only one victory in 16 Premier League matches, Southampton are stagnating in last place in the table.
A terrible record for Southampton
Appointed in June 2023, Martin led the team to promotion to the Premier League last season, triumphing in the play-off final against Leeds. But the gap between the Championship and England's elite proved insurmountable. In 16 matches, his team has scored only 11 goals while conceding 36.
In a statement, the club highlighted the difficulty of this decision while thanking Martin for his dedication. The board spoke of clear expectations from the start of the season, but disastrous results made change inevitable. Simon Rusk, head of the under-21s, will act in the interim while waiting for a permanent replacement.
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To summarize
The slap received against Tottenham last night (0-5) was too much for a Premier League coach who was fired. Indeed, Russell Martin was dismissed from his post as manager of Southampton in the evening….
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