Lowe steps up manager search

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe is continuing to interview candidates to replace Harry Redknapp, with little-known Dutchman Mark Wotte leaping to the top of his reported wish-list.

Wotte, the former Utrecht and Willem II coach, last night resigned as Feyenoord’s technical director as he wants to return to a more hands-on coaching role and was immediately linked with a move to the Coca-Cola Championship side.