Highlights

  • Key Takeaways:
  • Southampton's decision to appoint Russell Martin as their manager may have been a mistake, as his limited experience in management did not inspire confidence.
  • The club had initially pursued Enzo Maresca as their top target, but he rejected them in favor of joining Leicester City, where he has been successful.
  • The hiring of Joe Shields and Jason Wilcox, who had connections to Man City, suggested that Southampton had a strong interest in Maresca, making their failure to secure him all the more frustrating for them.