Southampton have been 5-0 all the way down to Tottenham earlier than half-time and frustration from a number of the house followers was directed at each Martin and membership homeowners Sport Republic.
Regardless of making 9 everlasting signings in the summertime, Saints’ squad has been uncovered within the Premier League, with the shortage of targets and a porous defence.
“This can be a very precarious job,” mentioned Martin after the sport. “I am unable to sit right here after dropping 5-0, being backside of the desk and fake I am feeling assured about my job.
“I’ve no selection however to work and to battle. That is all I’ve finished on this job and I will proceed to try this till I’m informed in any other case.”
No group has ever had 5 factors or fewer at this stage of a Premier League marketing campaign and prevented relegation.
Martin has refused to compromise on his possession-based passing rules nevertheless it has not labored as:
Southampton’s subsequent league recreation will probably be a visit to Fulham earlier than they host West Ham and journey to Crystal Palace earlier than the top of the yr.
“They’ve imploded quite a bit,” BBC Sport pundit Danny Murphy informed Match of the Day 2.
“Soccer is ruthless and if you find yourself on the backside and the hierarchy and supporters wish to keep up, you’re going to get moved on. Another person goes to come back in and have a hell of a job however I feel it is too late.”
He added: “It’s a must to be extra versatile than he [Martin] was. Finally, within the Premier League in case your recruitment is not excellent and you do not have a whole lot of Premier League expertise, you’re going to wrestle and that’s what occurred.”
Southampton followers held up a banner on the recreation in opposition to Spurs which learn: “RM: Get out of our membership!”
“It’s harsh seeing the Russell Martin banner. Not way back he bought them up and was a hero,” former Republic of Eire keeper Shay Given informed MOTD2. “The Premier League is a giant step up from the Championship.”
