Jesse Marsch is now heavily odds-on to become the new Southampton boss after Nathan Jones was sacked on Sunday.
Jones’ exit was announced on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 2-1 home defeat by 10-man Wolves left the Saints rock bottom and four points adrift of safety.
Marsch was only sacked by relegation rivals Leeds on Monday.
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Next Southampton manager (odds via Sky Bet)
- Jesse Marsch - 1/4
- Steven Gerrard - 7/1
- Mauricio Pochettino - 10/1
- Sam Allardyce - 12/1
- Marcelo Gallardo - 14/1
- Nuno Espirito Santo - 16/1
- Ivan Juric - 20/1
- Ruben Selles - 20/1
- Ange Postecoglu - 25/1
- Chris Wilder - 25/1
Odds correct at 1300 (12/02/23)
A statement on the club’s official website said: “Southampton Football Club can confirm it has parted company with men’s first-team manager Nathan Jones."
Jones was appointed as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s replacement in November last year and his reign lasted just 14 games, of which he won five and lost the remaining nine.
The former Luton boss guided Saints to the Carabao Cup semi-finals and the FA Cup fifth round but tasted victory just once in his eight league fixtures and collected three points from a possible 24.
And a run of successive defeats by Aston Villa, Brentford and Wolves, which prompted concerted protests from the club’s fans, ultimately cost the Welshman his job.
With 16 games remaining this season, the Saints are three points adrift of Bournemouth and Everton inside the relegation zone and a point further behind Leeds in 17th place.
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