Russell Martin Favourite to Return as Southampton Manager After Rangers Exit

Southampton has sacked manager Will Still after a poor start to the Championship season, winning only two of their first 13 games, and is now looking for a replacement. Russell Martin, who was previously Southampton manager and helped secure their promotion to the Premier League before being dismissed last December, is the current favorite to return, according to various betting markets. Martin was most recently sacked by Rangers after a short and unsuccessful four-month tenure, making his potential return to Southampton a notable opportunity to revive his managerial career. Other candidates considered for the Southampton job include Brendan Rodgers, recently resigned from Celtic, Michael Carrick, Ralph Hasenhuttl, and former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou. The betting odds suggest that Southampton is weighing options among experienced managers, with Martin leading the market despite his recent setbacks. The club's urgent need to improve results in the Championship underlines the significance of this managerial decision.