Southampton have announced the departure of manager Russell Martin.
The announcement came after the 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with Southampton 20th in the table.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |
Wolves
WOL
|
21 | -17 | 16 |
| 18 |
Ipswich
IPS
|
21 | -17 | 16 |
| 19 |
Leicester
LEI
|
21 | -23 | 14 |
| 20 |
Southampton
SOU
|
21 | -34 | 6 |
A statement on the club’s official website read: “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.
“Everyone connected with Southampton FC will always have fantastic memories of last season, especially the playoff final win in May.”
Martin, 38, took charge of Southampton in July 2023, helping them earn promotion through the playoffs to the Premier League in his first season at the helm.
However, since returning to the top flight, Southampton have recorded just one win, beating Everton 1-0 in November.
Martin is the fourth Premier League manager to leave his role this season, after Erik ten Hag, Steve Cooper and Gary O'Neil.
Southampton are next in action on Sunday 22 December when they travel to Fulham.
Under-21 manager Simon Rusk will take charge of the team on an interim basis until a permanent replacement for Martin is announced.
