sport news Nathan Jones under pressure at Southampton as owners review his BIZARRE press ... trends now Nathan Jones under pressure at rock-bottom Southampton as owners review his BIZARRE press conference monologue about 'compromising' and being 'one of the best in Europe', which infuriated senior players Southampton have lost six of seven Premier League games under Nathan Jones The latest 3-0 defeat at Brentford leaves them bottom of the league table The former Luton Town boss is already under pressure at St Mary's By Dan Ripley for MailOnline Published: 09:10 GMT, 6 February 2023 | Updated: 09:10 GMT, 6 February 2023 Viewcomments Nathan Jones is reportedly under pressure at Southampton following his post-match comments in reaction to their latest Premier League defeat at Brentford on Saturday. Jones' side were beaten 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium to leave them three points cut adrift of safety at the bottom of the table. Jones hit out in a bizarre outburst over having to 'compromise' elements within the club, including saying: 'there are certain people in the village and players in the building that we have to work with”. It's been a slow start for the former Luton Town boss after he took over from the sacked Ralph Hasenhuttl in November, with the club losing six of their seven Premier League matches under his tenure. Following the latest defeat, Jones said in a press conference: 'I've compromised. I've compromised in terms of certain principles because of one, personnel, but two, the way that people want to play and so on. Nathan Jones greets his Southampton players after their 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Saturday Southampton owner Dragan Solak (second left) is set to review Jones' comments while Rasmus Ankersen (second right) sat dejected at full-time after the Brentford loss 'There weren't many better than me around Europe.' ????"I've compromised!" ????Nathan Jones didn't hold back in his post-match presser... ???? pic.twitter.com/pOBfFb39TI — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 5, 2023 'I've compromised because of fans, and so on, a few little things but - no more. 'I've been very successful playing a fluent style, Luton were a real aggressive front-footed side. Statistically, there weren't many better than me around Europe in terms of aggression, clean sheets, defending the box, balls in the box, xG, all those sort of things.' According to the Athletic, Southampton's owners - including, Dragan Solak of Sport Republic, are now set to review his comments. Co-founder Rasmus Ankersen brought Jones to the club and following the defeat remained in his seat as the players departed down the tunnel. Ankersen and Jones usually hold a debrief following a match. The Saints have thee crucial matches coming up, with matches home and away respectively against relegation rivals Wolverhamtpon Wanderers and Leeds United sandwiching a trip to Chelsea. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility