Southampton have confirmed that they have "parted company" with manager Mark Hughes after just one league win this season.
Hughes has been among the favourites to leave his job for most of the season, and even a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the weekend could not save his job.
Saints had led that game 2-0 but they were unable to hang on for what could have been a vital three points in not only their relegation battle but Hughes' bid to save his job.
Hughes has overseen just one win so far in this Premier League season, which sees Southampton in the relegation zone and the club has taken the decision to relieve him of his duties in order to get a new man in place for the January transfer window.
The Premier League strugglers announced on Monday that the 55-year-old Welshman had left the club after winning just one of their 14 matches so far this season, adding they have already started their search for a new man in charge.
"We would like to express our thanks to Mark and his staff for all of their efforts during their time at St Mary's," a statement read.
"The search for a new manager to take the club forward is already under way.
"First team assistant coach Kelvin Davis will lead the team for Wednesday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley."
Hughes took over at St Mary's last March and guided them to Premier League survival and an FA Cup semi-final but was unable to inspire a better campaign this time around.
The Saints currently reside in the bottom three after 14 games, of which they have won only one and lost seven.
Hughes, who played for the club in the late 1990s, leaves the club following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
Davies, who played over 300 times for the club, will lead them into a difficult encounter at Wembley on Wednesday as they face Tottenham in the Premier League.
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