Martin was quizzed on his future following the Leicester defeat and showed no concerns regarding his departure. There was a scheduled meeting on Friday with the board and Dragan Šolak. Replying about whether he feared for his future, Martin said: “I had a brilliant chat with Dragan and the boys, so, no.”

Martin's promoted Southampton are in the Premier League relegation zone. Yet he will not change his tactics. Why? And will they come good?

Russell Martin spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Southampton's defeat against Leicester: "I think the sending off changes the game. We started the game so well, the second half so well, their goal came out of nothing. Then Ryan gets sent off and the game becomes really difficult.

Russell Martin unhappy as Southampton pay for late lapse against Leicester - The manager was critical with an unnamed player for not doing their job at a set-piece.

Southampton’s Football Purist in the Premier LeagueSouthampton’s head coach, Russell Martin, is unwavering in his tactical philosophy, and it’s clear he’s not about to change

Southampton suffered yet another dramatic defensive collapse as they threw away a two goal lead, to leave manager Russell Martin’s position under even more pressure.

Recap: Leicester City came from two goals down to win it at the death against 10-man Southampton at the St. Mary’s on Saturday afternoon. The Saints took a 2-0 lead into the tun