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Southampton manager Jones: Doswell criticism baffled me

Southampton manager Nathan Jones couldn't resist a swipe at his critics after an impressive Carabao Cup success over Manchester City.

The Saints are through to the semi finals, where they will play Newcastle United in a two-legged affair.

Jones' side were extremely impressive in their quarter final against City, winning 2-0 at home on Wednesday.

Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, National League South side Havant & Waterlooville boss Paul Doswell said: "He's out of his depth, and not only out of his depth but by some way as well.

"I hate to say that, but it is true. He's out of his depth by some way and his coaches are too."

Jones responded in his press conference.

"I don't know if I changed perceptions [of himself and his side]," he said.

"Within 10 minutes of the Brighton game [a 3-1 defeat on Boxing Day], I was inept.

"The non-league manager criticized me the other day. It baffled me. I don't speak about Havant & Waterlooville. I don't speak about levels I don't know about."

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