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Southampton: Saints hold Steven Gerrard manager talks
Southampton have held talks with former Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard over the vacant managerial role and a decision has been made.
The Lowdown: Saints manager search continues?
The Saints are back to square one in their hunt for a new boss after talks broke down over appointing out-of-work former Leeds manager Jesse Marsch.
Frank Lampard is among the names to have been linked with a move to St. Mary’s Stadium as Sport Republic weigh Southampton’s next move.
Assistant coach Ruben Selles is set to take charge of the Premier League relegation-battlers against Chelsea this weekend but a report has suggested they did hold discussions with another candidate.
The Latest: Southampton hold Gerrard talks…
According to a report by The Daily Mirror, as shared by Hampshire Live, it is believed that Southampton have held talks with Gerrard over the managerial vacancy.
However, a decision has been made on the former Liverpool star, with the Saints board left unconvinced over his credentials and suitability for the job.
The Verdict: Wise move?
Gerrard was a revelation in Scotland, guiding Rangers to their first SPFL title in a decade and restoring the balance between them and arch rivals Celtic.
However, south of the border, it’s been a slightly different story for the England legend who endured a very mixed spell at Villa Park.
By the end of his tenure, Villa supporters were vociferously calling for Gerrard’s exit after a nightmare start to the 2022/23 campaign.
Like Jones, it’s arguable Gerrard’s appointment would’ve been a gamble, and we believe Southampton have made the right call here.
