Southampton have sacked manager Nathan Jones just three months into his managerial position at the club.
The 49-year-old departs the Premier League side with Saints rock bottom of the league table.
Southampton’s latest disappointing outing was their 2-1 home loss to 10-man Wolves on Saturday.
The home side lost the match despite going ahead in the 24th minute through 20-year-old Argentine midfielder Carlos JonƔs Alcaraz.
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Jones, a former Luton Town manager, oversaw nine losses in 14 matches across all competitions after he was appointed on 10 November.
The Welshman’s record with the club includes eight defeats in nine Premier League matches and four consecutive home defeats at the St Mary’s Stadium.
First-team coaches Chris Cohen and Alan Sheehan have also left the club.
Meanwhile, lead coach Ruben Selles will oversee Saturday’s Premier League match at Chelsea.
Nathan Jones’ sack by Southampton is coming days after the club secured the deadline day signing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu.
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