adminLeicester City were comfortably beaten by Peterborough United on a dismal Saturday afternoon at the King Power Stadium. LCFC were blown away in the first half as they went into the interval 3-0 down, with Emil Riis’ goal not enough to spark a comeback as the hosts lost 3-1.
Boos and chants against manager Russell Martin quickly ensued, and talkSPORT now states the boss is in ‘serious danger’ of losing his job at the Foxes. The 40-year-old penned a deal until 2029 upon arrival, but pressure is growing as his slow start drags on and frustration over the style of play grows.
Martin has overseen just two wins in eight League One games, with nine points leaving City sitting in 17th. After the weekend’s results, they are only a point above the relegation zone at this early stage.
### What has Russell Martin said about his Leicester City future?
After the comprehensive defeat to Posh, Martin was asked by the press about the reaction from supporters and calls for his departure. He acknowledged the frustration over another defeat and a poor defensive display, but insisted changing manager is not the quick fix many think the club needs.
As quoted by Leicestershire Live, Martin said: “I can’t criticise them because they’ve seen another defeat and the goals we concede,” he said when asked about the chants by supporters.
“I’m as frustrated as any of them, but if you think changing a manager is a quick fix, then I’m not sure that’s ever the way. But we have to keep working, it’s as simple as that.
“So the chants are what they are, it is what it is. We have to keep our heads down, work really hard and I have to accept that, the personal stuff, because I’m in charge of the team. It’s my responsibility.”
Martin has been the subject of strong scrutiny in his short time as Leicester City boss. Supporters have made their feelings known in the stands and when given the chance to talk with the boss directly.
The summer appointment remains committed to his style of play and confident that he can turn LCFC’s fortunes around. However, a heavy loss to a Peterborough United side that had won only one League One game beforehand undoubtedly puts Martin under renewed pressure.
### The Verdict: Russell Martin will not get the time he needs if Leicester City can’t start winning
Martin has come under fire and received some fair criticism in his short time as Leicester City boss to date. But there is no hiding that he has taken on a huge job at a declining club where the off-pitch management has been poor for several years now.
LCFC have been a losing side for two years on the trot, and that doesn’t change overnight. Martin’s style of play and focus on a united philosophy on and off the pitch isn’t something implemented quickly either.
Russell Martin’s Leicester City record
| Games | W | D | L | GD |
| —– | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 |
With time, this can work. The issue is that the Foxes boast a squad that is easily one of the best in League One, and they are not playing anywhere close to that standard. Put simply, if Leicester City keep losing, Martin will not get the time he needs to make his style work.
Saturday’s home game against Doncaster Rovers is another one City should be winning. A repeat of the Peterborough United performance could see Martin given his marching orders.
Abdulhafiz Teslim
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