Fabio Capello, Glenn Hoddle and Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino have emerged as contenders for the vacant Tottenham manager’s position after Spurs sacked Andre Villas-Boas yesterday.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his confidence in Luke Shaw, Calum Chambers and James Ward-Prowse after the trio of 18-year-olds helped Saints to a 1-0 victory at West Brom.

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IT appears that we might all owe Nicola Cortese a grovelling apology.

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Southampton’s shock sacking of boss Nigel Adkins last week has been labelled “disgraceful” by furious fans amid rumours of supporter unrest at tonight’s Barclays Premier League clash with Everton.

Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier has hit out at club chairman Nicola Cortese, accusing him of having “a bit of an ego problem” and acting in a cowardly manner over the shock sacking of Nigel Adkins.

Southampton have sacked manager Nigel Adkins and replaced him with former Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Under-fire manager Nigel Adkins today promised to turn things around at Southampton and talked up his relationship with executive chairman Nicola Cortese amid speculation he is heading for the sack.

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins is not only hopeful the newly-promoted will avoid relegation but believes they will soon be challenging for Europe and ultimately the Premier League title.

ALAN PARDEW is expected to be confirmed as the new Newcastle manager today.