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Russell Martin under pressure at Leicester City after poor run of form
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Russell Martin under pressure at Leicester City after poor run of form

September 5, 2026 at 07:17 PM
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BBC Sport assesses whether Leicester City manager Russell Martin's job is safe following a string of poor performances described as 'sackable'.

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Tipped for a turnaround in fortunes, the Foxes and their boss continue to falter in the third tier.

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The article examines the precarious position of Leicester City manager Russell Martin after a run of disappointing results. Pundits and commentators have questioned whether the club should make a change in the dugout, with at least one prominent voice branding the latest display a 'sackable performance.' The piece considers Martin's tenure, the mood among supporters, and what options Leicester's hierarchy may have going into the next set of fixtures.

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Leicester City's difficult start to the season has put Russell Martin squarely in the spotlight, with criticism intensifying after another underwhelming display. Managerial scrutiny rarely arrives in isolation at a club of Leicester's stature, and the coming fixtures are likely to shape whether the board opts for a change. For supporters, the concern is less about the noise around the manager and more about a side that has struggled to find consistency in both boxes.

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Continued poor results raise the likelihood of a managerial change at Leicester City, which would alter short-term team dynamics and tactical approach.

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Russell Martin under pressure at Leicester City after poor run of form

BBC Sport assesses whether Leicester City manager Russell Martin's job is safe following a string of poor performances described as 'sackable'.

Article summary

The article examines the precarious position of Leicester City manager Russell Martin after a run of disappointing results. Pundits and commentators have questioned whether the club should make a change in the dugout, with at least one prominent voice branding the latest display a 'sackable performance.' The piece considers Martin's tenure, the mood among supporters, and what options Leicester's hierarchy may have going into the next set of fixtures.

Leicester City's difficult start to the season has put Russell Martin squarely in the spotlight, with criticism intensifying after another underwhelming display. Managerial scrutiny rarely arrives in isolation at a club of Leicester's stature, and the coming fixtures are likely to shape whether the board opts for a change. For supporters, the concern is less about the noise around the manager and more about a side that has struggled to find consistency in both boxes.

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Sep 5, 2026, 7:17 PM
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