The gap to Premier League isn’t unassailable and will be a welcome challenge for Jones’ replacement, with plenty of football still to play.
But Southampton have been criticised for dithering over Ralph Hassenhuttl’s future, rushing to appoint an unsuitable fit in Jones, and delaying his inevitable dismissal.
The club must make the right decision this time around if they want to avoid returning to the Championship 11 years after promotion to the top flight.
Chelsea, who have won just two of their last 13 games under Graham Potter, could face the ever-dreaded ‘new manager bounce’ when they host Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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