Former Lens Boss Will Still Linked with Southampton and Hull Jobs

Will Still, who led Lens to eighth in Ligue 1, is returning to England and has emerged as a candidate for managerial roles at Southampton and Hull City. Find out more about the potential appointments.

Former RC Lens manager Will Still has resigned and is set to return to England, sparking interest from Championship clubs. According to reports from talkSPORT and The Independent, Still is among the candidates being considered by Southampton for the managerial role, following their relegation from the Premier League. Hull City is also linked to the English manager.

The NEXT Southampton manager! 😇🔜

Will Still is in advanced talks to take over at St Mary's, just one day after leaving French club Lens. 👀

The Englishman made the decision to return home to be closer to his partner, who's been battling several serious health issues. ❤️

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— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 19, 2025

Rüdiger Rehm, the German coach who led Lens to eighth in Ligue 1, is returning to the UK to be near his partner Emma Saunders, who is dealing with health issues. With job hunting likely imminent, Rehm might find the Southampton job appealing, given the club's youthful squad and potential for growth. However, he'll face competition from former Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Röhl, who is also linked to the role.

Hull City, who recently sacked head coach Ruben Selles despite avoiding relegation, are also reportedly considering Will Still for the top job. However, Still might be hesitant due to the club's history of swiftly dismissing managers who don't meet expectations, which could make him cautious about taking the role.