Why Russell Martin must now unleash 20-year-old Southampton gem on Blackburn Rovers
Russell Martin has overseen consecutive draws in the past week, but his side need to take the next step and secure three points against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Russell Martin has overseen consecutive draws in the past week, but his side need to take the next step and secure three points against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
The games are coming thick and fast for Russell Martin’s Southampton side, with Blackburn Rovers visiting St Mary’s on Saturday for the third game in a week.
Southampton extended their unbeaten run to 13 games against Coventry on Wednesday night, but the draw some them cut further adrift from the automatic promotion spots.
Southampton had to settle for a draw away at play-off hopefuls for the second time in four days on Wednesday night as they drew 1-1 with Coventry City.
Southampton face the second game of a three-match week as they travel to Coventry City on Wednesday night, with Russell Martin likely to have to rely on the depth of his squad.
Southampton travel to the CBS Arena on Wednesday night, as they prepare to take on a Coventry City side who have lost just once in their last five games.
Southampton extended their unbeaten run to 12 games on Saturday, but left Vicarage Road disappointed as Watford’s last gasp leveller meant it was one point rather than three.
Southampton were on the brink of a third consecutive win on Saturday, but a 96th minute Watford equaliser meant the Saints had to settle for one point rather than three.
It looked for all the world like Southampton had successfully negotiated a tricky test at Vicarage Road before Watford were gifted a 96th minute equaliser.
Southampton will have been grateful for a free week leading up to this weekend’s clash with Watford following last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Cardiff City,…