Le Tissier: Cortese has ‘an ego problem’

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.

Adkins was axed last week despite a run of two defeats in 12 games to drag the club out of the Premier League drop zone, with Mauricio Pochettino immediately installed as his successor.

Pochettino will take charge of Saints for the first time in tonight’s home clash with Everton, at which protests are expected with one fans’ spokesman warning Pochettino must work hard to gain respect.