Southampton sack manager Mark Hughes after one win in 14 games

Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of Southampton after nine months in charge.

Southampton manager Mark Hughes has been sacked despite his side earning a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at the weekend. Picture: AFP

Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of Southampton, the struggling Premier League club announced this evening, despite an improved performance from the team in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the weekend.

“We would like to express our thanks to Mark and his staff for all of their efforts during their time at St Mary’s,” the club said in a statement.

“The search for a new manager to take the club forward is already under way.”

The Saints have managed just one win from 14 games this season under the 55-year-old Welshman.

Assistant first team manager Mark Bowen and assistant first team coach Eddie Niedzwiecki have also left the club.

Southampton, who were 2-0 up against Jose Mourinho’s United at home on Saturday at one stage, are 18th in the Premier League, just one point ahead of bottom club Fulham.

Hughes was hired in March and managed to keep Southampton in the top flight.

The club said assistant coach Kelvin Davis will take charge of the team’s next game at Tottenham on Wednesday.

Agencies