Southampton v Everton

Moyes 'very surprised' by Adkins axe

January 19, 2013
By Mike Whalley
Everton manager David Moyes is concerned that Southampton's decision to sack Nigel Adkins is a sign of a short-term culture in football.

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Moyes, whose side visit St Mary's in the Premier League on Monday night, admitted that he was very surprised to see Adkins replaced by Mauricio Pochettino on Friday.

Adkins had guided Southampton from League One to the top flight in successive ...

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