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Leicester City Manager Russell Martin shows his appreciation to the fans at the end of during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Leicester City and Plymouth Argyle at the King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK on 1 September 2026.
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Russell Martin: He's got to go.

Russell Martin has had his opportunity at Leicester City. He has had time on the training ground, time to implement his philosophy and work with his players. Time to convince supporters that his approach can deliver results. It hasn't worked and it's time to go.

12.10.26, 00:00 Updated 12.10.26, 17:00 5 Minute Read

Russell Martin has had his opportunity. He has had time on the training ground, time to implement his philosophy and work with his players. Time to convince supporters that his approach can deliver results.

Even having an extended international break to work with the team should have been a bonus. Yet, rather than seeing the beginnings of a revival, we appear to be getting worse.

Time's up, Russell.

Saturday’s humiliating 3-1 home defeat to Robbie Savage's Peterborough United was another painful reminder of just how far our football club has fallen. Three goals conceded before half-time, another afternoon of defensive chaos, individual and collective bewilderment of what they have been told to do, rather than what they should be doing.

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Pete Selby

Pete Selby

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