Southampton Football Club has parted ways with manager Will Still after a disastrous start to the Championship season that has left the club staring at the grim prospect of back-to-back relegations.
The 32-year-old manager's departure was confirmed on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, following a dismal run of results that saw Southampton drop into the bottom three of England's second tier.
A Rapid Downward Spiral
Still's appointment in the summer was meant to signal a new era for Southampton after their painful relegation from the Premier League. However, the former Reims manager failed to replicate his European success on English shores.
The club's statement confirmed the decision, citing "recent results and performances" as the primary reason for the termination. Southampton currently sit 22nd in the Championship table after winning just three of their opening 16 matches.
From Promise to Peril
When Still arrived at St Mary's, he was hailed as one of football's most exciting young managerial prospects. His innovative approach and impressive work in France had marked him as a rising star in coaching circles.
However, the reality of Championship football proved brutally different. Southampton's squad, packed with players still adjusting to life outside the Premier League, never seemed to fully adapt to Still's methods.
What Comes Next for the Saints?
The search for Still's permanent replacement begins immediately, with the club's hierarchy facing a critical decision that could determine whether Southampton continue their alarming decline or mount a survival fight.
Several experienced Championship managers are likely to be considered for the role, with the club needing someone who can quickly stabilise a sinking ship and organise a squad that has looked desperately short of confidence.
For Will Still, this represents the first significant setback in a coaching career that had been on a remarkable upward trajectory until his ill-fated move to the South Coast.
