adminLeicester City manager Russell Martin has raised eyebrows with a surprising statement following his side’s impressive 4-0 victory over Bromley in League One, despite the Foxes securing back-to-back wins for the first time in almost a year.
Goals from Will Alves, John Lundstram, Luke Thomas and Emil Riis helped Leicester cruise to victory, giving Martin some much-needed relief after a difficult period and easing the pressure surrounding his position at the club.
However, rather than simply celebrating the result, Martin made it clear that there was still plenty of work to do, insisting that Leicester must focus on the basics and show greater mental toughness if they want to achieve their ambitions this season.
“I think we played some really good football, but it’s all about basics, even more in League One and League Two because of what you come up against. Today, the players really did that,” Martin said.
His comments may surprise supporters who expected him to focus entirely on the convincing scoreline, particularly after Leicester had struggled for consistency in recent months.
Despite scoring four goals without reply, the manager stressed that matches always contain difficult moments, regardless of how comfortable the final result might appear.
“Today, we were tough and we have to live in this moment all the time now,” he added.
Martin’s message was clear: one impressive performance cannot solve all of Leicester’s problems. The Foxes must continue to show the same determination, discipline and commitment if they are to build momentum and challenge for promotion.
The victory also comes after a difficult period in Martin’s relationship with some Leicester supporters. Earlier in October, the manager was filmed in a heated exchange with an unhappy fan, telling the supporter: “We’ll win, and when we win, we’ll be fine and you’ll enjoy it. I appreciate the support.”
With consecutive victories now secured, Martin has taken an important step towards rebuilding that connection, and he was quick to acknowledge the fans who travelled to Bromley to support the team.
The Leicester boss has consistently insisted that his priority is to improve the club’s long-term fortunes, even as supporters have expressed frustration over performances and the club’s recent decline.
For a manager who has faced criticism over his possession-based style and the team’s results, a 4-0 victory represents a significant boost. Yet Martin’s insistence on the basics shows that he is not prepared to let the result distract his players from the challenges ahead.
Leicester have finally given their supporters something to celebrate with back-to-back wins, but Martin knows that the real test will be maintaining those standards when the pressure returns.
The Foxes will now hope to use this result as a foundation for a sustained run of form, rather than another brief moment of optimism in a difficult season.
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