The wait for a very significant moment at King Power Stadium is almost over. A new announcement is almost upon Leicester City's Blue Army fan base.
Indeed, as is typical with the awkward Foxes ownership and executives, the decision was a polarising one which was nothing like straightforward or run of the mill. You have probably guessed by now that this piece is in reference to a new City manager.
As is usual with the chairman, Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha and Jon Rudkin, the chief football officer, this prospective hire is a complete gamble and lacks long-term vision. However, as Russell Martin has managed in the Premier League and won EFL Championship promotion, he can technically be considered a coup for a League One side.
​Nevertheless, appointing a head coach whom the majority do not want is truly ignorant and typically goes against the grain. That's the modern King Power way!
Yet this is happening; Foxes of Leicester must ensure that the LE2 support know that this is not a nightmare - they do not have to wake up. This is reality.
New Leicester City manager incoming
According to the trusted Telegraph and the seemingly infallible Fabrizio Romano, the former Southampton, MK Dons, Swansea City and Rangers man will be announced imminently. His managerial career path began in Milton Keynes, where he attempted to implement a possession-based identity.
🚨🦊 Leicester City are closing in on the appointment of Russel Martin as new head coach.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2026
Martin, ahead of Rene Haké as top candidate for #LCFC job. 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/jVyabWrJxe
The 40-year-old followed that with a tenure at Swansea City that offered flashes of tactical promise but ultimately plateaued. His subsequent period at Southampton saw him achieve promotion to the top flight, though his managerial limitations were cruelly exposed against the division's elite.
Exclusive: Russell Martin appointed manager of Leicester City https://t.co/NiopnGbLTg
— Jason Burt (@JBurtTelegraph) June 13, 2026
Most recently, Martin's reputation suffered a catastrophic collapse at Rangers, where a poor league start and a humiliating thrashing in Europe saw him dismissed after just 17 games. Fan hostility eventually grew so severe that police were required to escort him from a stadium, ensuring his legacy in Glasgow remains one of absolute ignominy.
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