It was always going to be a struggle to keep Southampton in the Premier League, even before their poor transfer window. The departure of technical director Jason Wilcox, a big advocate of former Scotland international Martin, to Manchester United last year left the former head coach without a crucial ally and vital support. Southampton returned...
Match of the Day 2’s Troy Deeney, Shay Given and Mark Chapman look at why newly promoted teams are getting in a “muddle” in the Premier League, after confirmation of Southampton’s relegation. READ MORE: ‘We must avoid that record’ – how it all went wrong for relegated Saints Watch Premier League highlights on Match of...
Southampton are set to part ways with manager Ivan Juric following relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. The south coast club are yet to make an official announcement but sources have told BBC Sport that Juric’s departure will be confirmed later today. Juric was appointed as Russell Martin’s successor on an 18-month deal in...
Southampton’s season has been troubled from the start. They lost eight of their opening nine games this term, and after 23 games had just one victory to their name. After replacing Russell Martin in December, Juric oversaw six straight defeats and has just one win in his 14 league games at the helm. Saints were...
During Derby’s torrid season, they won one game, scored 20 goals and finished with a goal difference of -69. They suffered some heavy defeats, losing by five goals or more to Liverpool, Arsenal, West Ham, Chelsea and Aston Villa. Derby player Andy Todd later said many players “threw the towel in” during that campaign, while...