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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Fisher

Ivan Juric sets sights on ‘death metal football’ at struggling Southampton

Southampton manager Ivan Juric speaks during a  press conference
Southampton manager Ivan Juric is a fan of bands such as Napalm Death, Obituary and Carcass. Photograph: Matt Watson/Southampton FC/Getty Images

Southampton’s new manager, Ivan Juric, says he plans to implement an aggressive style of play similar to death metal, his favourite genre of music. Juric, who watched Saints’ stalemate with Fulham from the stands on Sunday, started work on Monday after obtaining his visa.

Juric signed an 18-month contract, with a reported break clause next summer, to succeed Russell Martin. He held talks about replacing Ralph Hasenhüttl two years ago but Nathan Jones was appointed.

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