Russell Martin awkwardly vowed to struggle for his job with Southampton, solely to be sacked 12 minutes later.
The Saints boss was relieved of his duties within the aftermath of the 5-0 thumping by the hands of Tottenham on Sunday.
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That end result left the south coast facet rooted to the underside of the Premier League with only one win from 16 matches up to now.
Martin was pressured to hearken to a barrage of derogatory chants from his personal followers all through the 90 minutes at St Mary’s, suggesting that the writing was on the wall so far as a possible sacking was involved.
Requested post-match if he thought followers would get their want, Martin responded: “Not a clue, mate. Not a clue.
“You’re asking the unsuitable particular person.
“I’ve achieved nothing however struggle in my life and my profession, so, we’ll preserve working and preserve combating till I’m instructed I’m not going to any extra.”
However simply 12 minutes later, Southampton launched a press release confirming Martin’s destiny.
The assertion stated: “We are able to verify that we have now taken the troublesome choice to half methods with our males’s first group supervisor, Russell Martin.
“Going into the beginning of the season, all of us knew the challenges that we might face this 12 months as we readjusted to life within the prime flight, competing in the very best and best league on this planet.
“Nonetheless, the truth of our state of affairs is evident. The board have supported Russell and his workers and been open and clear concerning our expectations. We now have all been on the identical web page in recognising the urgency of needing outcomes to enhance.
“We wish to take this chance to thank Russell and his workers for all of the laborious work and dedication they’ve given the membership on and off the pitch over the past 18 months.
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“Everybody related with Southampton FC will at all times have improbable recollections of final season, particularly the play-off closing win in Might.
“Present Underneath-21s Supervisor Simon Rusk will take cost of the group on an interim foundation till we announce a everlasting substitute.
“Behind the scenes, we’re inspired by the continued growth of expertise coming by means of our academy. We’re happy with the contributions our younger gamers are making and are assured this may 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’re witnessing first-hand the numerous hole between the Championship and the Premier League, however your understanding and keenness, even when outcomes haven’t been what all of us need, proceed to drive our long-term dedication to the membership.”
In consequence, Southampton’s seek for a brand new boss is underway with Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl among the many contenders.
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Nonetheless talkSPORT understands that compensation might show to be a stumbling block in that transfer with Southampton more likely to flip to an abroad appointment.
Simon Jordan’s verdict
Here is what former Crystal Palace proprietor and talkSPORT host Simon Jordan needed to say on Russell Martin’s sacking:
Soccer is not for the faint-hearted, not in possession phrases, not in administration phrases, and sometimes not in enjoying phrases.
So with that comes the truth of those that don’t have any respect for belongings you’ve achieved previously and don’t have any loyalty in direction of you and finally the instantaneous gratification.
The media are responsible of it as a result of they decide all the pieces within the right here and now. Soccer followers are soccer followers, or sure soccer followers are soccer followers.
I do not assume the Southampton fan base will look throughout these types of individuals saying get out of our membership.
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The main target dedicated, smart Southampton followers, I feel that is admirable, however I do assume they’re going to assume that Russell Martin was on borrowed time. I am shocked it took so long as it did, to be sincere.
I feel it was the precise choice. I feel it is unhappy {that a} supervisor loses their job. I am a bit bit philosophical about it as a result of I employed a lot of them and only a few of them had been shocked once they obtained fired.
More often than not you pay them for failing. On this occasion, the road between their success and failure, i.e. 5 months in the past you had been a hit dragging this group up, now you are a failure.
I feel Russell Martin was silly. I do. I do know that individuals will make the case and Eddie Howe made the case some time in the past.
For those who’ve obtained a philosophy and rapidly you modify from it, then you definately actually did not consider it within the first place. However life does not play out that method.
If issues aren’t working, then you definately’re a idiot in the event you carry on attempting to have the ability to push again the ocean.
It was evident that Southampton could not play this manner on this division. So get by means of video games, get factors, get ugly outcomes, get some momentum in your facet, cease delivery targets. We have got 5 factors out of 16 video games. What are we headed for? A document low whole. Is that our ambition?
