Southampton have confirmed the departure of manager Will Still. Still was only appointed in May but has been relieved of his duties following a poor start to the season.A 2-0 defeat to Preston proved to be Still’s final match in chargeGettySaints are just one place above the Championship’s relegation zone having one just twice in their opening 13 league matches.A 2-0 defeat at home to Preston North End on Saturday has proved to be Still’s final match in charge of the club.Men’s Under-21s head coach Tonda Eckert is interim boss while the club searches for a Still successor.Saints are next in action on Wednesday night with a trip to face Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.Southampton statementSouthampton Football Club can confirm that we have this evening parted ways with Men’s First Team Manager Will Still.Rubén Martinez, Clément Lemaitre and Carl Martin have also left their positions at the club.Men’s Under-21s Head Coach Tonda Eckert will take charge of the team on an interim basis.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. 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.“I would like to thank Will, Rubén, Clément and Carl for their efforts and wish them well for the future.”The search for Still’s successor beginsStill was confirmed as the club’s new manager prior to the final day of last season, replacing Ivan Juric in the dugout on a three-year deal.Following relegation from the Premier League, he began his tenure by beating Wrexham on the opening weekend of the Championship campaign.However, they have not won at home since that victory and are winless in their last five matches.Their latest defeat in Still’s final match in charge leaves the club just three points above the drop zone.Breaking news. More follows…