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Southampton have sacked manager Russell Martin just hours after the Saints were beaten 5-0 at home by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The former Scotland international has departed St Mary's after taking just five points from a possible 48.
The club have secured just one victory in their opening 16 games of the 2024/25 campaign after gaining promotion to the top-flight via the Championship play-offs last season. The final straw for the Southampton hierarchy appears to have been the demoralising defeat in front of their home fans.
After parting ways with Martin, the search for his successor will begin. In the meantime, 42-year-old Under-21s manager Simon Rusk will take charge of the first-team on an interim basis. The club confirmed the decision through a social media statement.
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