Leicester City Football Club have reportedly cut their managerial shortlist down to two primary contenders. As a matter of speculative record, it has been claimed that this pair are the solitary individuals to have been formally interviewed for the vacant position.
Indeed, discourse surrounding one of these candidates being the preferred option is gathering momentum. Rene Hake is the most recent name attached to King Power Stadium.
Though Hake was not the initial figure linked to the post. That dubious distinction fell to the candidacy of inextricable ex-Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson.
Though talk of Sir Alex’s son joining the Foxes evaporated fairly swiftly; Russell Martin emerged as a name of significant and rapid interest. It now appears the former Southampton gaffer is the individual the City ownership and their under pressure cohorts wish to install at the helm.
The fundamental problem remains that Martin's managerial record is remarkably underwhelming across almost every tenure, save for a solitary campaign. That singular outlier was the promotion-winning effort in the 2023/24 Championship season; for which he received such questionable acclaim.
Beyond that achievement, the Brighton-born man's win percentage and points-per-match ratios remain persistently dismal. He managed approximate 37% victories with MK Dons; 36% at Swansea City; 49% while at Southampton; and a concerning 29% whilst overseeing Rangers in Scotland.
A problem at Leicester City before an appointment is even made
It appears increasingly probable that Leicester may be committing a drastic strategic error. Furthermore, Martin harbours an unearned and unfounded reputation as a specialist in promotion, given that the aforementioned season with the South Coast side represents his only such success as a head coach.
"Russell Martin has a history of getting teams promoted"A mistaken Robert Huth
The rather lazy and incorrect advocacy from the likes of Robert Huth is what is currently being churned out, yet reality should serve as a stark warning to the Foxes faithful. Martin has never escaped League One, in actuality - he almost had the Dons relegated!
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