Southampton’s head coach, Tonda Eckert, has earned the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month title for February. Under his leadership, the Saints remained unbeaten, achieving four wins and one draw in five league matches. This impressive performance marks an ongoing streak of 11 games across all competitions.
Eckert’s February Highlights
The team’s successful February began with Cyle Larin scoring his debut goal against Watford. This victory set the tone for a remarkable month. Southampton then pulled off a historic comeback against Leicester, marking the first time the club won a match after trailing by three goals.
- February Match Results:
- Win against Watford
- Remarkable comeback win against Leicester
- 1-1 draw with Charlton at St Mary’s
- 5-0 victory over QPR
- 3-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday
Overall, the Saints secured 13 points and scored 14 goals throughout the month. Eckert outperformed notable competition, including Philippe Clement of Norwich and Frank Lampard of Coventry, becoming the first Southampton manager to receive this accolade since Ralph Hasenhüttl in July 2020.
Eckert’s Reflection on Team Efforts
Eckert expressed gratitude for the recognition but emphasized that the award reflects the entire club’s efforts. He stated, “This is not just an award for myself but for the whole club. As a staff, we are a team. Everyone’s contribution is vital for consistent results in the Championship.” He also added that the squad aims for continued success as the season progresses.
Upcoming Fixtures
Southampton will return to St Mary’s for a home match against Norwich City on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:45 PM GMT. Ticket prices start at £25 for adults and £15 for juniors. All previously purchased tickets for the original date are still valid.
Player of the Month Update
In player news, Leo Scienza narrowly missed out on the Player of the Month award, which went to Femi Azeez from Millwall, as they push for automatic promotion.
