Coleman fancied for Saints job

CHRIS COLEMAN has emerged as the new favourite for the manager’s post at Southampton.

The Welshman, who has just returned to Britain following a stint with Real Sociedad, was reported to have been staying on the south coast last weekend and is believed to feature on the Saints’ short-list of candidates to replace George Burley.

Glenn Hoddle, the former Saints manager, has withdrawn from the running but Micky Adams and Billy Davies are both also believed to be under consideration.