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Premier League basement club Southampton sacked manager on Sunday Russell Martin After a humiliating 5–0 defeat at home to Tottenham. The club said in a statement that they had taken the difficult decision to part ways with Martin after just one win in 16 matches. Southampton, who were promoted last season, are bottom of the table, nine points away from safety. “We can confirm that we have made the difficult decision to part ways with our men’s first team manager, Russell Martin,” the club said.
“At the start of the season, we all knew what challenges 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 position is clear. The Board has supported Russell and his staff and has been open and transparent regarding our expectations. We are all on the same page in recognizing the urgency of the results needed to improve. “
Current Under-21 boss Simon Rusk will take charge of the team on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is announced.
Southampton conceded five first-half goals to Tottenham in Sunday evening’s kick-off.
“I got hurt in the first half,” Martin told TNT Sports after the match. “We didn’t react very well to setbacks as a group.
“We have seen this often this season. After the first goal, our reaction was very poor.”
Speaking about his future, the 38-year-old former Scotland international said: “We have no choice but to keep working and keep fighting. That’s what I’m doing in this job and I won’t be able to do that until I have to.” I will continue to do so until I am told no.” ,
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