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Southampton Sack Nathan Jones

Breaking news on the BBC Saints sack Nathan Jones after 3 months , read on for the club statement.

Saints have finally realised that the situation has to change and have issued this brief statement.

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

First Team Coaches Chris Cohen and Alan Sheehan have also left the club.

First Team Lead Coach Rubén Sellés will take charge of training and prepare the team ahead of next weekend’s game against Chelsea.

So we now look for our third manager of the season , former River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo is the bookies favourite, but a story is building that Steve Bruce is isn the running and will be appointed on a 18 month contract.

Bruce has extensive managerial experience, but on paper it doesn't look a good choice for Saints, since 2015 his only time in the Premier League has been the 2 years and 3 months he did at Newcastle between July 2019 and October 2021.

So farewell Nathan Jones, a sacking after only 3 months is harsh, especially as 6 weeks of that reign saw no football being played due to the World Cup break.

I don't celebrate the sacking of a manager, it is not a crime to fail as a football manager, most who get sacked are decent people, they just don't measure up to the task.

That is the case with Nathan Jones, he tried his best but it was clear he was out of his depth, his management style was abrasive and I think that several members of the squad will be happy to see the back of him.


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