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One year on: How sacking Will Still ended up saving Southampton

Southampton has never looked back after getting rid of Will Still.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:50 AM

Key Things to Know

Writer Kelan Sarson argues that dismissing Will Still one year ago saved Southampton from potential decline.
Will Still was sacked after managing just four wins across 16 matches in charge of Southampton.
Successor Tonda Eckert has won 28 of his 46 Championship games since taking over the managerial role.

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Kelan Sarson writes that Southampton's decision to dismiss manager Will Still one year ago ultimately saved the club from disaster. Still managed only four wins from his 16 matches in charge before being sacked following a 2-0 home defeat to Preston North End.

Tonda Eckert replaced Still and completely transformed the team, securing 28 victories in his first 46 Championship matches. Sarson notes that players such as James Bree and Finn Azaz have flourished under Eckert's guidance, establishing Southampton as promotion contenders.

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