adminLeicester City technical director James McCarron has explained why the club appointed Russell Martin as manager in the summer.
After relegation to League One, the Foxes finally opted to give Martin the job after being linked with him previously. The 40-year-old was out of work after his spell at Rangers.
However, Martin’s start at the King Power Stadium hasn’t gone to plan. Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat to Peterborough United left City 17th in League One, just one point above the relegation zone.
Leicester have lost three of their first eight games and managed just two wins. Despite the slow start, McCarron, who joined the club at the end of last season, has explained why Leicester appointed Martin and why he believes the manager can bring success to the Midlands.
“We really wanted a manager who knew the leagues inside out, who knew English football and who could really impose a certain style of football that we fully believe in as a football club and that helps us win matches,” the technical director told BBC Radio Leicester before the Posh game.
“Russell’s evidenced his ability to do that across League One, the Championship, Scottish division and Premier League.
“He’s had experience in all of those leagues, he’s implemented a clear style wherever he’s been and we feel, if we can give him the right squad, support and direction of alignment, we can be successful just like he was at Southampton.”
McCarron went on to explain why he believes Martin needs time after a summer of change.
“When you can control the ball and dominate territory, and you do that with courage and intensity, that gives you the best opportunity to win games week in, week out,” he added.
“Obviously, there’s going to be ups and downs to that, there’s going to be moments where we don’t quite finish off attacks, we might dominate the game or end up drawing or losing, but over a longer period of time, you end up winning more games than losing.
“We’re totally convinced of that, I’ve seen it in other environments. That was a central reason as to why we decided to appoint a manager that we feel can deliver a control the ball and dominate territory-style game with courage and intensity, but we should have listen to the fans.
“Now that takes time when you do 30 transfers over the summer, you need things to settle down before you really start to see the consistency, but already, we’re starting to see lots of opportunities and I’m sure as we move forward in the next couple of games, we’ll start to see the goals go in.” He ended with regrets
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