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Are Leicester City’s Hierarchy Tone-Deaf If They Bring In Russell Martin?

With the recent news that Russell Martin has jumped to the top of the betting list to become the new manager of Leicester City, the old saying 'there's no smoke without fire' springs to mind.

09.02.26, 13:15 Updated 09.02.26, 21:52 4 Minute Read

Andy Moore

Andy Moore

The Foxes finds themselves in a deeply uncertain moment — a combination of sporting, financial, and cultural perspectives staring them in the face.

After a turbulent Championship season so far, that has led to the departure of Martí Cifuentes and another interim spell under club legend Andy King, every decision the board makes is being scrutinised, not only by pundits but by an increasingly frustrated fanbase.

Topping the rumour mill this weekend? Russell Martin as the next permanent manager. For a large swathe of supporters, the idea isn’t just unexciting — it’s tone-deaf.

Why Martin is being talked about

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