In a dramatic turn of events, two Premier League clubs, Wolves and Southampton, have parted ways with their managers after disappointing results over the weekend.

Wolves Dismiss Gary O’Neil

Wolves announced the departure of Gary O’Neil and his coaching staff on Sunday afternoon, following their narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Ipswich Town on Saturday.

Club chairman Jeff Shi expressed gratitude for O’Neil’s efforts, stating:

"We’re very grateful to Gary for all of his effort, dedication, and hard work during his time at the club. We wish him and his team the best of luck for the future."

O’Neil, who took charge just three days before the start of the 2023/24 season, had a challenging tenure at Molineux, leaving fans and pundits questioning the timing of his dismissal.

Southampton Part Ways with Russell Martin

Southampton followed suit later on Sunday, sacking Russell Martin after a crushing 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Martin, who guided the Saints to Premier League promotion last season, has struggled to replicate that success. The loss against Spurs marked Southampton’s 13th defeat in just 16 league matches this season. With only one win—against Everton in November—the Saints find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table.

This managerial shake-up has left both clubs at a crossroads as they seek fresh leadership to salvage their seasons.

Stay tuned for updates as the search for new managers begins.