Ronald Koeman took over Southampton last summer after Mauricio Pochettino left for Tottenham . Koeman has praised his predecessor for the 'great job ' he did on the south coast , although had to cope with a mass exodus of players when he arrived . The Dutchman has actually managed to improve things Southampton and the club find themselves just one point and one league place behind Manchester United now . Both sides have ambitions of qualifying for European competition next term .
Ronald Koeman took over Southampton last summer after Mauricio Pochettino left for Tottenham . Koeman has praised his predecessor for the 'great job ' he did on the south coast , although had to cope with a mass exodus of players when he arrived . The Dutchman has actually managed to improve things Southampton and the club find themselves just one point and one league place behind Spurs now . Both sides have ambitions of qualifying for European competition next term .