Premier League: Southampton are still looking for a new manager
Who will Southampton look at next?
Their board have faced another disappointment as they look for someone to face the recently dismissed Nathan Jones.
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It has been reported that the club ended their interest in making Jesse Marsch their new manager after talks broke down over the proposed length of contract.
It was believed that Marsch had positive conversations with Southampton officials this week and was expected to succeed Nathan Jones. Having agreed to take over verbally, negotiations with the American faltered because Southampton were only prepared to offer him a contract until the end of the season. However, Marsch was hoping for a longer-term deal.
Premier League: Southampton sack Nathan Jones (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Rubén Sellés remains in the main job for now
First-team coach Rubén Sellés will continue to take the team in training and for Saturday’s match at Chelsea, with the 39-year-old emerging as a potential alternative to Marsch. Southampton could consider hiring an experienced coach to work alongside the Spaniard, who is highly regarded at St Mary’s.
Southampton’s board have had interest from a number of other candidates. This includes the former Everton manager, Frank Lampard, and the DC United manager, Wayne Rooney.
What are the fans saying?
Amy, one Southampton fan, said: "We just need to get this all sorted now. Someone with Premier League experience would be useful, but any figure with any personality would do now."
Danny Hughes added: "We are becoming a bit of a circus now. Just find someone, please. Anyone."
Regarding the Caretaker Manager's role being extended and the upcoming match v Chelsea, Ryan tweeted: "All we can do is back him now. He's been dealt a pretty rubbish hand. Chelsea isn't the worst team to face, they also aren't doing brilliantly."
