Southampton next manager – latest odds: Jones backed into 1/33 as talks continue
NATHAN JONES looks certain to be appointed the new Southampton manager, according to the bookies.
Sky Bet have priced the Luton boss as 1/33 favourite to replace Ralph Hasenhuttl at St Mary’s.
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Hasenhuttl was relieved of his duties on Monday following Southampton’s 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle.
The 55-year-old was appointed in December 2018, but departs with the club anchored in the Premier League relegation zone with 12 points from a possible 42.
Saints have three wins this season, but only one from the past nine matches.
The Austrian leaves with a 34% win percentage having won 59 of his 173 matches in charge.
Southampton said in a statement: “Hasenhuttl departs having made a significant contribution to the club, overseeing some memorable results and also playing a key role in the development of our club infrastructure, identity and playing squad.
“However, we now believe it is an appropriate time to make a change.
Southampton next manager
Sky Bet odds
- Nathan Jones – 1/33
- Sean Dyche – 12/1
- Marcelo Gallardo – 14/1
- Mauricio Pochettino – 16/1
- Domenico Tedesco 18/1
- Kjetil Knutsen – 20/1
- Rafa Benitez – 20/1
- Scott Parker 20/1
- Steven Gerrard 20/1
“Everyone involved with the club would like to express their sincere thanks to Ralph for all of his efforts, as well as the unwavering commitment he has shown throughout his time as manager.”
Hasenhuttl is the fifth Premier League manager to leave his position this season, following Scott Parker, Bruno Lage, Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Steven Gerrard.
But who will replace him?
Sky Bet are confident that Luton Town’s Nathan Jones is the frontrunner at odds-on 1/33.
Luton confirmed on Monday they had agreed to allow Southampton to speak to Jones.
In a statement the wrote: “Luton Town Football Club can confirm that permission has been granted to Southampton to speak to Nathan Jones about their managerial vacancy following the Hatters’ match at Stoke City.
“We would like to place on record that the Premier League club have approached the board in the correct manner, for which we are grateful, and that the whole situation is extremely amicable with Southampton and with Nathan.”
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