Southampton sack Nathan Jones after defeat against 10-man Wolves

The former Luton boss tasted victory just once in his eight league fixtures

Southampton have sacked manager Nathan Jones (Kieran Cleves/PA Images).

Southampton have sacked manager Nathan Jones with the club entrenched in a desperate fight for Premier League survival.

Jones’ departure was announced on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 2-1 home defeat by 10-man Wolves left the Saints at the foot of the table four points adrift of safety.