AADAM PATEL AT WEMBLEY: 'It's probably the best feeling I've ever had. I'm really grateful. I've felt like that all week, filled with immense pride and gratitude,' said Martin.
Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted he was proud to defy the low expectations that greeted his appointment by leading his club back to the Premier League on Sunday."I feel like it wasn't a sexy appointment for Southampton Football…
Russell Martin insisted Southampton will not shift styles on their return to the Premier League after victory in the Championship playoff final and vowed to prove any sceptics wrong. Saints sealed an instant return to the top flight after…
And the Saints go marching back to the Premier League. It may have only been an absence from the top flight of one season, it surely felt like more, but Southampton have returned at the first attempt.
And the Saints go marching back to the Premier League. It may have only been an absence from the top flight of one season, it surely felt like more, but Southampton have returned at the first attempt.
In monsoon conditions ideal for calling a General Election without a brolly, Adam Armstrong's sabre-like finish restored Southampton to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Russell Martin admitted he was “overwhelmed by the love and support” from Southampton, after guiding the Saints back into the Premier League. Martin’s side sealed their return to the top flight at the first attempt, with Adam Armstrong’s…
Southampton manager Russell Martin says earning promotion to the Premier League justifies the decision to appoint him - even if it wasn't an exciting appointment!
LEWIS STEELE AT WEMBLEY: Just 33 days ago, Russell Martin slumped in a chair in the press conference room at Leicester's King Power Stadium sporting an expression of disbelief.
The Scotland international has not started a match for 16 months because of an Achilles injury. And he has only come off the bench four times for the Saints since his £9million switch from Sunderland.
Russell Martin’s job may be secure whatever happens at Wembley but he accepts that Sunday’s EFL Championship playoff final between his Southampton team and Daniel Farke’s Leeds will define his Saints managerial tenure.