Former Rangers and Scotland defender Russell Martin has been sacked as manager of Southampton after seeing his side demolished by Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur side 5-0 at the weekend.
With just one win in their opening 16 English Premier League games, the St Mary’s hierarchy took the decision to dispose of the former Rangers defender as their head coach after the Spurs thrashing left them nine points from safety in the English top tier.
So who will be the next man in the St Mary’s hot seat? Here, Sportscasting.com has provided the latest odds for the next Southampton manager, with a current Celtic hero and ex-Rangers favourite both named on the list.
Here are the latest odds for next Southampton manager:
5. Gareth Southgate - 25/1
Has already stated he wants to take a rest from football following his departure from the England manager's job following Euro 2024. Would he fancy a shot at the EPL in a relegation battle with Southampton? We doubt it. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. David Moyes - 14/1
The experienced Scottish boss left West Ham United in the summer, and has been tipped as a potential replacement for Steve Clarke should he leave his role as Scotland head coach. Could he venture to Southampton to replace Russell Martin? | Getty Images Photo: Henry Browne/Getty Images
7. Simon Rusk - 12/1
Former Brighton coach Simon Rusk will take temporary charge at Southampton, and is 12/1 to get the job permanently. | Alex Burstow Photo: Alex Burstow
8. Graham Potter - 8/1
Out of work since leaving Chelsea over a year ago, could now be the time for the highly-rated head coach to return to the English Premier League? | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images