Southampton: Gary O’Neil favourite to take over the club
Gary O’Neil could soon be back on the sidelines. According to The Telegraph, the English manager is in a strong position to become the new head coach of Southampton.
At 42 years old, O’Neil recently turned down an offer from Wolverhampton, who are looking to replace Vítor Pereira. Despite rejecting a return to the Premier League, a Championship opportunity could still catch his interest.
Gary O’Neil is ‘in pole position’ to become the new Southampton Manager
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Southampton sacked Will Still after a disastrous start to the season: just 2 wins in 13 matches. The 2-0 home defeat to Preston North End proved to be the final straw. By turning down Wolves, O’Neil is hinting that a new project might suit him better. And Southampton, struggling in the Championship, could be the perfect opportunity to reignite his career.
