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Top six favourites to become new Southampton manager with sacking confirmed

The top six favourites to become new Southampton manager with the sacking of Ralph Hasenhüttl confirmed on Monday morning.

Hasenhuttl, who brought into the club back in December 2018, but now depart with the Saints in the Premier League relegation zone with 12 points after 14 games.

Southampton have only one win from the past nine matches, but defeat at home to Newcastle was the final straw.

First team coach Ruben Selles will take charge for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup Third Round tie against League One side Sheffield Wednesday.

Scoring goals has been a problem for Southampton and the 55-year-old Austrian bemoaned his players wasting opportunities against the Magpies.

Afterwards he said he was not concerned about the risk of losing his job, but the Saints board have decided to act prior to the midweek cup game and Saturday’s trip to Liverpool – their final game before the Premier League breaks for the World Cup.

SOUTHAMPTON STATEMENT:

Southampton Football Club can confirm it has parted company with Men’s First Team Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl.

First Team Assistant Coach Richard Kitzbichler has also today left the club.

Hasenhüttl, who was appointed in December 2018, departs having made a significant contribution to the club, overseeing some memorable results and also playing a key role in the development of our club infrastructure, identity and playing squad.

However, we now believe it is an appropriate time to make a change.

Everyone involved with the club would like to express their sincere thanks to Ralph for all of his efforts, as well as the unwavering commitment he has shown throughout his time as manager.

First Team Lead Coach Rubén Sellés will take charge of the side on an interim basis for our game on Wednesday night. The club will be announcing a permanent replacement in due course.

Asked if it was his final game in charge, he said: “I have made a lot of decisions in my time here. Thankfully, I don’t have to make that decision.

“I cannot say the effort wasn’t there, but in the moment we are not taking the reward for the effort on the pitch.”

He added: “I think it [being in the relegation zone] is a reflection of what we’ve done so far. It has not been good enough.”

Top six favourites to become new Southampton manager

Sky Bet – 7th Nov – 10am
Nathan Jones – 1/3
Marcelo Gallardo – 5/1
Kjetil Knutsen – 12/1
Sean Dyche – 14/1
Mauricio Pochettino – 16/1
Paulo Fonseca – 20/1

Sky Bet – 7th Nov – 12pm
Nathan Jones – 1/6
Sean Dyche – 8/1
Marcelo Gallardo – 10/1
Mauricio Pochettino – 14/1
Domenico Tedesco – 16/1
Kjetil Knutsen – 20/1

John Percy revealed in a tweet: “Southampton are in advanced talks with Luton to appoint Nathan Jones as their new head coach. Uncertain at this stage whether Jones takes charge for final time at Stoke on Tuesday night but this is moving quickly #SaintsFC #ltfc”

LUTON STATEMENT:

Luton Town Football Club can confirm that permission has been granted to Southampton to speak to Nathan Jones about their managerial vacancy following the Hatters’ match at Stoke City.

We would like to place on record that the Premier League club have approached the board in the correct manner, for which we are grateful, and that the whole situation is extremely amicable with Southampton and with Nathan.

We would also like to urge all supporters travelling to Stoke to show him and the team your support on what we hope will be yet another memorable away day.

As a club we will not be making any further comment until the process is complete.

Fans reacted as the top six favourites to become new Southampton manager with a sacking is confirmed…

@alanhenley: Oh shit it’s happened

@dougsdone: A good man who kept us in the PL through tough times. Will always be welcomed back

@Puel_Out: All the best to him. Nice guy who genuinely cared. Should have gone in the summer and it’s a shame it’s got a bit toxic. Onwards and upwards. #SaintsFC

@UTDCJ_: thanks for the 9-0s ralph mate, streets will never forget

@WillsfcMitchell: Wish him all the best but it was time.

@Conor_SFC: Thank you Ralph ❤️ Sad that it came to this but a necessary change at the right time for all parties

@sam_ratliffe: There’s been some fun times, but it was time for a change. Thanks Ralph ♥️🔴⚪

@OliWills4: Thank you for the memories Ralph, hope all the sourness from some of the fans hasn’t taken too much of a toll, all the best for what you decide to do next!

@lacbeckett: Sad day for the club . Thank you Ralph for all that you did, for your commitment and passion . You have been a great member of the Saints family and we shall miss you. Best wishes for your next adventures x

@GeorgeRW99: Deserved a better statement than that

@Tom_IGHealth: No bad feelings towards him, he did well at times, but it was time for a change. Sometimes that’s just the only way. There was very little improvement in the players he’s been coaching, some fresh eyes and a new approach very much needed

@SFCjosh22: Right decision but it shouldn’t be forgotten the miracles he worked to keep us up with Hughes’s mess

@cj_garrett: Thanks Ralph for everything, been great having you as manager. Some great moments. Time to move on though

@allssfc72: I’ve hated seeing all the hate for Ralph. We HAVE seen some good times but now is the right time to go. Good luck with the future Ralph. #SaintsFC

@thorpey_10: Thank you Ralph, change was needed though. If your celebrating this give your head a wobble. The man did great things for us

@DanSFC94: Thank you for everything Mr Hassenhuttl. You saved us and kept us afloat. More importantly; you loved my club like no other manager has in my lifetime. I’ll always be grateful ❤️🤍

@DavidPalman: Thanks for everything, Ralph. At times it felt like we were on the way to something special but it wasn’t to be. Clearly gave everything he could but a change has been needed for months now. Need to get some heart back into this team.

@Saint_Chris84: Thank you for everything Ralph, your love and passion for our club will never be forgotten. Such a shame it’s ended this way, all the best for the future ❤️ #SaintsFC

@brandanpoole: Really wish he turned it around. Goes down as one of if not my favourite mangers we’ve had. All the best Ralph

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