Southampton manager Russell Martin could lose his job this weekend if the Saints suffer defeat at the hands of Bournemouth on Monday night at the Vitality Stadium, with Graham Potter lined up as a potential replacement, according to Football Insider . The south coast side have endured a miserable start to the new Premier League campaign, acquiring just one point from their opening five matches. This draw came in disappointing fashion, with Sam Morsy denying Martin's team their first win last week by scoring a spectacular late equaliser in the encounter with Ipswich Town.
As Everton finally registered their first triumph of the season, beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Goodison Park this afternoon , Southampton now sit 19th, only ahead of rock bottom side Wolves on goal difference. Subsequently, the Saints' hierarchy are said to be considering Martin's future, and could pull the trigger on his dismissal on Monday night depending on the outcome of the showdown with the Cherries. Southampton Could Sack Martin Soon Appointed as first team manager last season despite fan backlash, Martin earned plaudits in the Championship for implementing a clear identity, with his teams looking to dominate possession and territory throughout football matches.
With a vastly superior squad to most other second division sides, the ex-Norwich City player was able to enact this style of play successfully, and won promotion back to the Premier League by beating Leeds 1-0 at Wembley in May . Insistent on r.