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Southampton: 5 former Saints players who became successful managers

By Marc Walker

Algeria's coach Djamel Belmadi takes part in a presser at the Suez Stadium on July 10, 2019, on the eve of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Quarter-final football match between Ivory Coast and Algeria. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)
Algeria's coach Djamel Belmadi takes part in a presser at the Suez Stadium on July 10, 2019, on the eve of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Quarter-final football match between Ivory Coast and Algeria. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images) /
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16 May 1999: Marian Pahars of Southampton celebrates his goal during the FA Carling Premiership match against Everton played at the Dell in Southampton, England. The match finished in a 2-0 win for Southampton and they were able to avoid relegation. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport
16 May 1999: Marian Pahars of Southampton celebrates his goal during the FA Carling Premiership match against Everton played at the Dell in Southampton, England. The match finished in a 2-0 win for Southampton and they were able to avoid relegation. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport /

Marians Pahars

Saints fans would have been forgiven for not knowing who Pahars was when he signed from Skonto Riga in 1999.

They certainly know who he is now though having seen the Latvian score many memorable goals in memorable games – 43 in 145 matches to be precise, and even some that saved the club from relegation.

Pahars took the role of Latvia national team manager in 2013 and oversaw some good results in his time in charge.

In 2016, they went on a run of six games unbeaten – including four wins – which can be seen as impressive for a country with limited football resources.