Tonda Eckert has his eyes set on return to Premier League for Southampton

Southampton Defeat Birmingham As Eckert Era Kicks Off In Style

Tonda Eckert has his eyes set on return to Premier League for Southampton

Southampton’s new permanent manager Tonda Eckert has his eyes on the Premier League after beating Birmingham 3-1 at St Mary’s.Eckert was promoted from Under-21 boss to Will Still’s full-time replacement on Friday night after winning four of five games as caretaker.Finn Azaz’s sixth goal in five matches and an Adam Armstrong double provided the champagne of his new contract to put Saints three points shy of the play-off places.And Eckert has one …

Tonda Eckert outlines his plans for Southampton after being named new permanent head coach

Tonda Eckert outlines his plans for Southampton after being named as their new permanent head coach having impressed. He has signed a contract until 2027, and revealed big ambitions, challenging his players to get the Saints back in the Premier League. They have won four of their five games since he took charge on an interim basis at the start of November, and have helped guide them up to 14th in the table, five points off the playoff places. CL…