Russell Martin reveals his ‘brilliant’ Southampton headache ahead of Watford
With a midweek win over Watford and the sides above them stumbling, Southampton have some renewed hope of automatic promotion.
With a midweek win over Watford and the sides above them stumbling, Southampton have some renewed hope of automatic promotion.
Southampton boss Russell Martin has now explained why he left Ryan Manning out of the squad on Tuesday night. Southampton looked impressive as they clinched…
When Southampton secured the signing of 17-year-old Thierry Small in 2021 it was viewed as a real coup for the club.
Ryan Manning joined on a free transfer in the summer having excelled under Southampton manager Russell Martin at Swansea City and whilst he has put in some good performances his output has not been anywhere near the five goals and ten assists he contributed last season and he has been suspect defensively.
Russell Martin has his work cut out in the promotion race, with his Southampton side currently fourth and their form faltering at a key stage of the season.
Aribo’s heroics spared the Saints’ blushes, but this further highlighted a key problem that Southampton must address or risk seeing their promotion hopes fizzle out.
Russell Martin faces former club Swansea City for the first time as Southampton welcome the south Wales side to St Mary’s for a Boxing Day clash.
Russell Martin will have been delighted with his Southampton side’s performance as they cruised to a 2-0 victory against Cardiff City in front of the St Mary’s crowd.
Southampton are at home again on Saturday, as they look to make it seven points in a week against Cardiff City.
Southampton manager Russell Martin has hinted at playing Kyle Walker-Peters at left back following Ryan Manning’s suspension. Manning picked up his fifth yellow card in…