Russell Martin: Southampton supervisor sacks membership at backside of Premier League after Tottenham hammering | Soccer information

Southampton have sacked their supervisor Russell Martin following their 5-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.

The end result leaves Southampton backside of the Premier League and 9 factors from security. Underneath-21 coach Simon Rusk will take cost within the interim, beginning with the Carabao Cup quarter-final in opposition to Liverpool on Wednesday, reside on Aerial sports activities.

There have been audible boos directed at Martin from Southampton supporters throughout and after Sunday’s match. In response, Martin mentioned in his post-match press convention: “The followers have been unbelievable for us since we have been right here since day one.

“I perceive the frustration, I additionally perceive the fashionable world and soccer, what it’s and what it’s about.”

However shortly after, he added: “As an individual, [it doesn’t hurt] loads. However once I put my ego into it as a supervisor, it hurts loads since you work so onerous every single day.

“In fact it hurts as a result of we work very onerous. However it’s important to settle for it as an integral a part of soccer and that is what it’s.”

When requested if followers would get their want, he replied: “Not a clue, mate. Not a clue. You are speaking to the flawed individual.

“But it surely’s not private, I do not know them, they do not know me. So it is a criticism of the work I do, I perceive. I do not suppose you’ll be able to criticize an individual when you do not do not do it.” I do know them. So it is a critique of the work I do.

Martin’s departure was introduced by the membership lower than 90 minutes after the full-time whistle.

Martin, appointed in June 2023, led Southampton to promotion through the Championship play-offs however has overseen only one win and 13 defeats in 16 Premier League video games.

Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was an knowledgeable at TNT throughout the match. Full-time, earlier than the sacking was introduced, he mentioned: “I really feel actually sorry for Martin.

“I feel guys are nonetheless making an attempt for him. I do not suppose there’s something about Russell Martin.

“The followers deserve higher and so they stick with us, and that’s one thing we have to transfer on in a short time earlier than Wednesday.”

The Southampton Declaration in full

“We will affirm that we’ve made the tough resolution to half methods with our first supervisor of the lads’s crew, Russell Martin.

“In the beginning of the season we knew all of the challenges we might face this yr as we readjusted to life within the elite, competing in one of the best and best league on the earth.

“Nonetheless, the fact of our state of affairs is evident. The board has supported Russell and his crew and has been open and clear about our expectations. We’ve got all been on the identical web page in recognizing the urgency of want to enhance outcomes.

“We wish to take this chance to thank Russell and his crew for all of the onerous work and dedication they’ve delivered to the membership on and off the pitch during the last 18 months. Everybody related with Southampton FC will maintain Nonetheless incredible reminiscences from final season, particularly the play-off last victory in Might.

“Present U21 supervisor Simon Rusk will take cost of the crew on an interim foundation till we announce a everlasting alternative.

“Behind the scenes, we’re inspired by the continued improvement of expertise coming by way of our Academy. We’re happy with the contributions of our younger gamers and are assured that this can stay a supply of power and delight for everybody related to the membership.

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

The Saints’ unhappy season in statistics

• Southampton have scored simply 11 targets in 16 video games this season, three fewer than every other Premier League crew. Their complete of 36 targets conceded is the second highest, after Wolves’ 40.
• Solely Derby County (-32 in 07/08), Sheffield United (-29 in 23/24), Barnsley (-29 in 97/98) and Sheffield Wednesday (-26 in 99/00) had a worse aim distinction after 16 Premier League video games than Southampton’s -25 this season.
• Southampton have failed to attain in seven of their 16 matches. Solely Everton (eight) have failed to attain extra occasions within the Premier League this season.
• Southampton are the one crew in Premier League historical past to lose at half-time with a five-goal deficit on a number of events, in opposition to Leicester Metropolis in October 2019 in addition to in opposition to Tottenham on Sunday evening.
• Southampton have made extra errors resulting in photographs (27) and extra errors resulting in targets (11) than every other crew within the Premier League this season.

Southampton’s next meetings

Wednesday December 18: Southampton vs Liverpool – Carabao Cup Quarter-Remaining, 8pm Kick-off, Stay Aerial sports activities

Saturday December 22: Fulham vs Southampton – Premier League, 2pm kick-off, reside Aerial sports activities

Thursday December 26: Southampton vs West Ham – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Sunday December 29: Crystal Palace vs Southampton – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Saturday January 4: Southampton vs Brentford – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Sunday January 12: Southampton vs Swansea – FA Cup Third Spherical, 4.30pm Kick-Off