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Russell Martin's Leicester Gamble: Can the New Foxes Boss Win Over a Divided Fanbase?

Leicester City have finally confirmed the worst kept secret in the East Midlands, with Russell Martin being appointed the new manager on a three year contract. We take a look at his journey, his philosophy and what to expect, as well as whether the fan base can put their scepticism to one side and back the new boss!

15.06.26, 21:55 Updated 23.06.26, 12:03 5 Minute Read

Andy Moore

Andy Moore

Leicester City have finally confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin as their new manager on a three year contract, with the reaction from supporters anything but unanimous.

It is perhaps the most polarising appointment the Foxes could have made.

For every fan excited by the prospect of a coach with a defined footballing identity, there were plenty more wondering whether the club had learned anything from recent mistakes.

Yet, after the chaos of the past few seasons, maybe City don't need another firefighter. Maybe they need someone prepared to rebuild from the ground up.

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