Russell Martin (footballer)

Football player and manager (born 1986)

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

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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 3 hours ago
'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	No pressure from Swansea's owners - Martin Russell Martin insists he is under no pressure from Swansea City's owners after he was sent off during their defeat at Luton Town. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023
Paterson back as Martin looks to change 'energy' Jamie Paterson will return to Swansea City's squad at Luton Town on Saturday with Russell Martin believing the attacking midfielder can boost his struggling team. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023	Swansea must overcome 'anxiety' - Martin Russell Martin says Swansea City's players must overcome "anxiety" to kickstart their faltering Championship campaign. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2023
Swans' boss Martin admits errors but wants to stay Swansea City head coach Russell Martin says he has not had talks with the owners of the club but he wants to stay at the club. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023	Martin looks for clarity over Swansea future Russell Martin says some clarity over his long-term future at Swansea City would "help the club move forward". BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023
Allen can play 'another hundred game', says Martin Head Coach Russell Martin says Joe Allen can play "another hundred odd games" for Swansea City after announcing his retirement from international football. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2023	Swans boss Martin 'has never felt so low' Russell Martin says he has "never felt so low," as Swansea City boss as his side are beaten 4-3 by Birmingham. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023
Martin will not quit - but says Swans must change Russell Martin says he will not walk away from Swansea City but believes the club must change the way they work in the transfer market. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023	Swansea expect Whittaker to stay Swansea City boss Russell Martin says he expects Morgan Whittaker to stay despite the winger asking not to be selected for the Swans' draw at QPR. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2023
Lots of interest in Obafemi and Paterson - Martin Russell Martin expects more players to leave Swansea City this month with rival clubs interested in Michael Obafemi and Jamie Paterson. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2023	Players 'we trusted to run' delivered win - Martin Russell Martin says he picked a Swansea City team he "trusted to run" and was repaid with a 4-0 thrashing of Watford. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2022
Martin eyes wingbacks as Manning rejects contract Russell Martin says Swansea City want to sign two attacking wingbacks in January after revealing Ryan Manning has turned down a new contract. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2022	Levien 'really happy' with Swansea progress Russell Martin says Jason Levien is "really happy" with Swansea City's progress after the club's co-owner rare visit to the Swansea.com Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2022
'I think people would vote for Gary Neville' Ahead of Saturday's reunion with Norwich City, Swansea City's Russell Martin talks politics, his foundation and his managerial future. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022	No injury for Wales' Allen - Swansea boss Martin Swansea City head coach Russell Martin says Joe Allen did not suffer a fresh hamstring injury in Wales' World Cup defeat to England. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022
Swansea boss Martin 'so angry' over Allen injury Russell Martin says Swansea City's treatment of the injury which has left Joe Allen in a race to be fit for the World Cup "wasn't good enough". BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022