Southampton boss Russell Martin and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler squared up to each other at the end of a bad-tempered, controversial 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium.Both bosses accused each other of a lack of respect following a match which saw Saints denied a priceless victory by a VAR decision in the second half.

Fabian Hurzeler and Russell Martin traded a war of words following a 1-1 draw between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton.

Fabian Hurzeler accused Russell Martin of showing a lack of respect following their bust-up in the aftermath of Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Southampton on Friday evening. Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring for Brighton but Southampton equalised in the second half through Flynn Downes.

Southampton controversially denied win at Brighton after Cameron Archer sees goal disallowed; Saints boss Russell Martin and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler squared up to each other at end of game; b

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler accused his opposite number Russell Martin of showing a lack of respect during their 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium. The duo were both booked during a fiery encounter on the south coast and then had a heated exchange after the final whistle.

Southampton boss Russell Martin took a dim view of his counterpart Fabian Hurzeler's attempts to 'get so many players booked' during a feisty Premier League clash on Friday night.