Southampton are seriously considering appointing interim boss Tonda Eckert as their new manager, talkSPORT understands.Eckert, 32, has won both of his games in charge since stepping up from under-21 boss to fill the void left by Will Still.Eckert has won both his games in charge of SouthamptonGettyHis most senior role was as assistant manager at Barnsley and Genoa.Gary O’Neil had emerged as a possible candidate for the job, while talkSPORT understands the players and staff would have welcomed Russell Martin being reappointed.The club’s hierarchy have been long-term admirers of Frank Lampard, but he is currently at high-flying Coventry.Stoke’s Mark Robins is another who scored well in their data-led recruitment model.However, Eckert is going to be given the job full-time.Will Still sackedStill was appointed in May after leaving Ligue 1 side Lens to take his first role in English football.The Saints were 21st in the Championship, three points above the relegation zone, when Still was shown the door.They had only two of their 13 league games following relegation from the Premier League last season.In a statement on the club’s official website, group technical director Johannes Spors said: “Will is a great person who gave everything to try and improve performances and results.“Ultimately that process has taken longer than any of us would have liked. Still’s first job in England did not go to planGetty“By making a change now we believe it gives us the best chance of turning things around this season and climbing back up the league table.”Since Eckert was promoted from the Under-21s, Southampton have been propelled up to 17th in the table.Back to back wins against QPR and Sheffield Wednesday gave them a much needed boost.Now they are just seven points away from the play-offs.It seems the players have already given their seal of approval to Eckert.“Since his first meeting, I was really impressed. It hasn’t been drastic changes. He’s been able to watch from outside and tweak a few things,” Finn Azaz told the Daily Echo.“He has been able to instil his message and new energy and his drive and a new voice. As I say, it hasn’t been drastic changes.Southampton are now up to 17th in the ChampionshipGetty“We are playing in the same shape almost. We went out there with similar personnel, [there were] just a few tweaks. I would like to thank him. He’s been top level.”Their next game is at Charlton on November 22 after the international break.