As Southampton manager Nathan Jones quickly exited down the tunnel at St Mary's, the question many found themselves asking was whether he was doing so for the final time.
Despite his swift departure he could not avoid the noise of discontent that greeted the full-time whistle as Southampton supporters voiced their frustrations following another hugely damaging loss.
"I have never done that in my life before," Jones said of his decision to immediately leave for the dressing room.
"In 390 games, I have never done that. But I am not sure if me going round clapping would have shown respect.