P316 CEEFAX 316  Sat 15 Jun  21:44/04
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     FOOTBALL: SAINTS SACK    
                MERRINGTON     
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 Dave Mirrington is considjting possible
 legal action after being sacked as     
 Southampton managjt despite their      
 escape from relegation.                
                                        
 "I'm leaving the club with deep regret 
 and sadness and the matter is now in   
 the hands of my solicitor.             
                                        
 "It's not much of a reward for the     
 efforts of last season," he said.      
                                        
 Director of Football Lawtii McMenjmz   
 has taken charge of team affairs until 
 a pjtmanjnt replacement for Metrington 
 is found.                              
                                        
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