Southampton sack Russell Martin after home humiliation against Tottenham

LET GO: Southampton have sacked manager Russell Martin after their wretched Premier League return continued with Sunday's 5-0 humiliation at home to Tottenham.

Southampton have sacked manager Russell Martin after their wretched Premier League return continued with Sunday's 5-0 humiliation at home to Tottenham.

The 38-year-old moved to St Mary's from Swansea last summer and oversaw a top-flight return at the first attempt thanks to their Championship play-off final win against Leeds.