Southampton have been 5-0 right down to Tottenham earlier than half-time and frustration from a number of the residence followers was directed at each Martin and membership house owners Sport Republic.
Regardless of making 9 everlasting signings in the summertime, Saints’ squad has been uncovered within the Premier League, with the shortage of objectives and a porous defence.
“It is a very precarious job,” stated Martin after the sport. “I can not sit right here after dropping 5-0, being backside of the desk and faux I am feeling assured about my job.
“I’ve no selection however to work and to battle. That is all I’ve finished on this job and I am going to proceed to do this till I’m informed in any other case.”
No workforce has ever had 5 factors or fewer at this stage of a Premier League marketing campaign and prevented relegation.
Martin has refused to compromise on his possession-based passing ideas but it surely has not labored as:
Southampton’s subsequent league recreation will likely be a visit to Fulham earlier than they host West Ham and journey to Crystal Palace earlier than the tip of the 12 months.
“They’ve imploded lots,” BBC Sport pundit Danny Murphy informed Match of the Day 2.
“Soccer is ruthless and if you find yourself on the backside and the hierarchy and supporters wish to keep up, you will get moved on. Another person goes to come back in and have a hell of a job however I feel it is too late.”
He added: “It’s important to be extra versatile than he [Martin] was. Finally, within the Premier League in case your recruitment is not excellent and you do not have lots of Premier League expertise, you will battle and that’s what occurred.”
Southampton followers held up a banner on the recreation in opposition to Spurs which learn: “RM: Get out of our membership!”
“It’s harsh seeing the Russell Martin banner. Not way back he bought them up and was a hero,” former Republic of Eire keeper Shay Given informed MOTD2. “The Premier League is a giant step up from the Championship.”
