Ruben Selles: Southampton confirm Spaniard as manager until end of season | Football News

Southampton have confirmed Ruben Selles will take charge of the club until the end of the season.

Selles replaces Nathan Jones, who was dismissed by Saints having only taken over from Ralph Hasenhuttl in November, shortly before the league paused for the Qatar World Cup.

Southampton’s first game under the Spaniard was Saturday’s impressive 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge which boosted their survival chances. They remain bottom of the Premier League but are now just three points from safety.

Selles, who holds a UEFA Pro Licence, has previously managed Valencia’s U18s and served as an assistant manager in Russia, Azerbaijan, Greece and Denmark.

Former Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch looked set to be Southampton’s next permanent manager after being sacked by the West Yorkshire club earlier this month, but a deal for the American fell through.

More to follow…

Southampton’s next five games

February 25 – Leeds (A), kick-off 3pm

March 1 – Grimsby Town, FA Cup (H), kick-off 7.15pm

March 4 – Leicester (H), kick-off 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports

March 11 – Manchester United (A), kick-off 3pm

March 15 – Brentford (H), kick-off 7.30pm