Russell Martin (footballer)

Football player and manager (born 1986)

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Russell Kenneth Alexander Martin is a professional football manager and former footballer who was most recently the manager of Premier League club Southampton. He represented Scotland at international level.

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'The stats are damning' - MOTD2 team on Saints' Martin sacking Match of the Day 2's Danny Murphy, Shay Given and Mark Chapman give their immediate reaction to Southampton's decision to sack manager Russell Martin after their 5-0 loss to Tottenham. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2024
Southampton sack manager Martin after Spurs thrashing Southampton sack manager Russell Martin after a 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham on Sunday leaves the club nine points off Premier League safety. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2024
Southampton's points tally is 'embarrassing' - Martin Southampton manager Russell Martin says the club's Premier League points tally this season is "incredibly hurtful". BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024

'A big problem' - did VAR get Southampton's disallowed goal wrong? Russell Martin was unhappy with Southampton's disallowed goal against Brighton - but what do the laws say and did VAR get it wrong? BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2024
Saints' Ramsdale and Bednarek out for 'number of weeks' Southampton will be without centre-back Jan Bednarek and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for a "number of weeks", says manager Russell Martin. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2024
'I don't sweat my future' - Martin defiant as Saints lose again Why Southampton boss Russell Martin remains calm despite nine defeats in 11 games leaving them bottom of the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2024

Martin frustrated after 'impossible' Saints defeat Southampton boss Russell Martin is frustrated that his side "completely dominated the ball" but still suffered a 2-0 defeat at Premier League relegation rivals Wolves. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2024
Martin 'relieved & proud' after Saints win Southampton boss Russell Martin expresses his relief as the Saints beat Everton 1-0 to win their first Premier League game of the season at St Mary's Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2024
'Normally I'm proud of them' - Martin 'hurt' by Southampton display Southampton boss Russell Martin says he is "hurt by the lack of spirit and fight" his side showed in their 3-1 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2024
Martin bemoans set piece defending in loss to Man Utd Southampton manager Russell Martin says his side need to defend set pieces better after his side suffered their fourth successive defeat to start the season. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2024

Martin signs new three-year deal at Southampton Head coach Russell Martin pens his new three-year deal at Southampton. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2024
Martin set to sign extension to Southampton deal Manager Russell Martin is close to signing a contract extension with Southampton that ties him to the club until 2027. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2024
Southampton set club record with Swansea triumph Southampton set a new club record of 21 games without defeat thanks to a 3-1 victory on Russell Martin's return to Swansea City. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2024	Championship: Southampton look to go second by beating Swansea Follow live text commentary as Russell Martin returns to his old club Swansea City with third-placed Southampton. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Martin unsure what to expect on Swansea return Ex-Swansea City manager Russell Martin is targeting a club record on his return to his old side with Southampton on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024	Williams hopes for Swans 'goodwill' towards Martin Swansea City head coach Luke Williams hopes Southampton boss Russell Martin receives "goodwill" from Swans fans on his return to the club. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Southampton up to third with big win over Swansea Southampton rise to third in the Championship as Russell Martin sees his Saints side crush his former club Swansea City 5-0. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023	'Of course I think what might have been' - Martin Southampton boss Russell Martin reflects on two years as Swansea City head coach as he prepares for a first reunion with the Welsh club. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023
Duff aims to make a mark - Swansea season preview Following Russell Martin's summer exit, Michael Duff has the chance to prove himself as a Championship boss at Swansea City. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023	Swansea name Barnsley's Duff as new boss Swansea City name Barnsley's Michael Duff as their new head coach, following Russell Martin's move to Southampton. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023
Southampton name Swansea boss Martin as manager Southampton name Swansea City head coach Russell Martin as their new manager. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023	Martin set for Saints as Swansea close on Duff Russell Martin's move to Southampton is finally set to be confirmed with Swansea City hoping to name Barnsley's Michael Duff as his successor. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023
Martin's Saints move held up over compensation Russell Martin's appointment as Southampton manager is being held up by a disagreement over compensation due to Swansea City for his services. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023	I expect respect and communication on my future - Selles Southampton coach Ruben Selles says expects "respect and communication" from the club about his future, with Swansea City manager Russell Martin heavily reportedly closed to being named the new Saints.. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2023
Manning, Latibeaudiere and Naughton to leave Swans Swansea City confirm its list of retained players for next season with manager Russell Martin strongly linked to vacant Southampton job. BBC Sport - Published on May 20, 2023	Swans owners 'express interest' in new Martin deal Head coach Russell Martin says new Swansea City chairman Andy Coleman has indicated the club are keen to extend his contract. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2023
Martin wants four Swansea players to stay Russell Martin is planning "one more discussion" in a bid to convince player-of-the-year Ryan Manning and three others to stay at Swansea City. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2023	Martin proud of progress as play-off bid ends Russell Martin says Swansea City can take pride in the progress made this season despite seeing their play-off hopes end at Hull City. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2023
'My dad lost family home over gambling addiction' Swansea City head coach Russell Martin says he welcomes Premier League clubs withdrawing gambling sponsorship from the front of their matchday shirts. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023	Win will 'relax' Swansea before derby - Martin Head coach Russell Martin says victory over Bristol City will help Swansea City "relax" ahead of the south Wales derby. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023
Martin 'would have left' if he doubted Swans Swansea City head coach Russell Martin says he would have resigned last month if he did not believe there were better days ahead at the Championship club. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023	Swans boss Martin told he is 'not going anywhere' Head coach Russell Martin says he has been told he is "not going anywhere" by Swansea City co-owner Steve Kaplan despite his team's slump in results. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023
Swansea need a win before Cardiff - Martin Swansea City head coach Russell Martin spells out the need for a win before the international break and the south Wales derby. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023	No change, no appeal - Swans' Martin on red card Swansea City head coach Russell Martin says he will not change his touchline behaviour despite a Football Association (FA) charge after a red card at Luton. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2023