Russell Martin sacked by Southampton after humbling Tottenham defeat

Club confirms exit after 13th loss in 16 league games
Under-21s manager Simon Rusk to take interim charge

Russell Martin has been sacked as Southampton manager after the Premier League’s bottom club’s heavy 5-0 defeat by Tottenham proved the final act of his reign.

Having guided the club’s return to the top division via last season’s Championship playoffs, beating Leeds in the final, Martin has struggled since Southampton’s promotion. He leaves Saints bottom of the Premier League on five points from 16 matches.

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