Ex-Prem boss dubbed ‘worst in division’s historical past’ set for brand spanking new job in League One
A supervisor dubbed the ‘worst boss in Premier League history’ is on the verge of returning to the dugout.
Nathan Jones left Luton, the place he loved immense success over two spells, to succeed Ralph Hasenhuttl at Southampton in November 2022. But, for the second time after a depressing 10 months at Stoke in 2019, it proved an unsuccessful spell away from Kenilworth Road.
Five wins and 9 defeats from his 14 video games resulted within the sack and one of many shortest reigns in English top-flight historical past. His demise led some followers to model him the worst boss in top-flight historical past.
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It could possibly be argued the Saints had been a sinking ship as Jones’ substitute, Ruben Selles, fared little higher because the group was relegated to the Championship.
Jones’ spell within the Premier League, which included some weird interviews, noticed the Welshman’s status take a battering. At one level, he even blamed Southampton followers for his type of play following a 3-0 defeat to Brentford.
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“I’ve compromised certain principles because of, one, personnel. But, two, the way people want to play and so on, because of fans and so on,” stated Jones, who claimed to be one of many one finest managers in Europe in one other press convention.
However, he stays well-respected within the EFL with League One Charlton able to take a punt on the 50-year-old. The south-east London membership, at the moment simply 4 factors above the relegation zone within the third tier, have been in search of a brand new boss since sacking Michael Appleton final month. Appleton lasted simply 28 video games on the helm and paid the value for a winless run of 10 video games.
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Jones has reportedly held constructive talks with the Addicks, with the finer particulars of his contract being finalised. He was linked with native rivals Millwall earlier this season, however the Championship facet opted to appointed former Chelsea and Everton coach Joe Edwards as a substitute.
