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However, Martin’s brand of possession-based football has not been universally acclaimed at his previous clubs.
After winning 30 of his 80 games in charge at MK Dons to finish 19th and 13th in League One, he followed that up with 36 wins and 36 defeats at Swansea, while ending up 15th and 10th in the Championship.
Swans fans had got used to their side playing with a swagger in recent
Arsenal’s defensive improvement this season has helped them go the distance in the title race, and it was the platform for their win over United too.
There were times during the game where all 10 of their outfield players were behind the ball around the edge of their own area. Everyone was in position, they were dogged and resolute and it was like they put up a shield and were
Odegaard showed his dedication to the Gunners by signing a new contract in September 2023, which will keep him at the club for another five years.
“Martin is vital to connect everything in the way we play,” said Arteta earlier this season.
Asked how much Odegaard drives the team as captain, he added: “A lot. He’s made huge steps. His presence, the way he is behaving himself in front of
Southampton boss Russell Martin has issued an apology to supporters who travelled to Leicester after their humiliating 5-0 defeat on Tuesday.
The Saints were outclassed and are now six points adrift of the automatic promotion places with two games left and a far inferior goal difference.
“I want to apologise to the fans,” Martin told BBC Radio Solent.
“We’re going to need them in the next few games to pick
Southampton manager Russell Martin has described Portsmouth’s promotion to the Championship as a “great achievement” for boss John Mousinho.
Martin said that the pair know each other well and played together at under-18s level.
“I’m pleased a young British manager is getting an opportunity and I’m pleased for him personally,” Martin said.
“For our fans though, it doesn’t mean I’m
Southampton’s Will Smallbone says the best goal-scoring return of his career this season is down to the work he has done with boss Russell Martin.
The midfielder has netted five times in the Championship this term, a feat he puts down to Martin’s encouragement.
“Scoring goals is something I’ve wanted to add to my
Southampton manager Russell Martin has said that the “likely” departure of director of football Jason Wilcox impacts him.
“Being brutally honest, the one person this affects the most is me,” Martin told BBC Radio Solent.
Reports surfaced this week that Wilcox was to resign but Southampton are yet to confirm this.
He has been linked with a switch to Manchester United having previously