Leicester manager Russell Martin faces criticism following team's poor start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Leicester manager Russell Martin is facing scrutiny regarding his tactical approach following a difficult start in League One. The club currently sits 18th in the table after a 4-0 home defeat to Oxford United on Saturday, marking the lowest position in the team's 142-year history. Former Leicester defender Matt Heath questioned the effectiveness of Martin's possession-based style, describing the high-risk tactics as unsuitable for a side with a League One-standard squad. While defender Jayden Joseph noted that the players remain committed to the system, Heath suggested the approach fails to resonate with supporters frustrated by back-to-back relegations. Leicester has endured consecutive demotions from the Premier League and the Championship, compounding the pressure on the current management to deliver results.
- •Leicester sits 18th in League One after a 4-0 home loss to Oxford United.
- •Matt Heath criticized the high-risk, possession-based style of play employed by manager Russell Martin.
- •The current league position is the lowest in the club's 142-year history.
- •Defender Jayden Joseph stated that the squad remains supportive of the manager's tactical system.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Martin approach 'not good recipe' to win over fans
"Russell Martin will find it hard to win over fans with his style of play, says ex-Leicester defender Matt Heath.
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