Adkins future remains unclear

Wharton declines the chance to defuse speculation

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The future of Scunthorpe United boss Nigel Adkins remains uncertain after chairman Steve Wharton refused to be drawn on reports of a move to Southampton.

Adkins has been linked with the vacant manager's position at St Mary's following the surprise sacking of Alan Pardew last week.

The likes of former Saints player Alan Shearer have also been connected with the job, but Scunthorpe's current manager is believed to be the leading candidate.

Adkins has guided Scunthorpe to Championship stability since taking charge in 2006 and is therefore held in high regard at Glanford Park.

But Wharton declined the chance to defuse the speculation, he told the Scunthorpe Telegraph when asked: "While Nigel is doing a good job here at Scunthorpe United, I am sure there is always going to be interest in him.

"I know there is speculation, but I really do not want to say anything."

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