Premier League side Southampton have sacked their head coach Russell Martin following their 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham. The Saint’s heavy home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday was the last straw that broke the camel’s back as the management could not continue with Martin anymore.
Premier League Top-side Southampton Sack Head Coach
Goals from Son Heung-min, Pape Sarr, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison earned Tottenham the 5-0 win. The result means Southampton are in danger of being relegated as they remain bottom in the league table.
After the match, club dropped a statement saying: “We can confirm that we have taken the difficult decision to part ways with our Men’s First Team Manager Russell Martin.”
Going into the start of the season, we all knew the challenges that 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 situation is clear. The board have supported Russell and his staff and been open and transparent regarding our expectations. We have all been on the same page in recognising the urgency of needing results to improve.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Russell and his staff for all the hard work and dedication they have given the club on and off the pitch over the last 18 months.
For now, the current Under-21s Manager Simon Rusk will take charge of the team on an interim basis until a new permanent coach will be announced.
