Russell Martin

[Doctoroncall]

19 minutes ago, coalman said:

So, hang on. Nobody could've done any better with the players he had but he's left a legacy of squad building that Saints must maintain? What. The. Actual. Fuck? This is what happens when you let ChatGPT write your clickbait articles.

https://saintsmarching.com/russell-martin-makes-controversial-claim-which-is-partially-correct

In hindsight, Southampton's Martin appointment was a masterstroke move considering the youth focused approach the club implements. Though the end could've been much better instead of a ton of Premier League humiliations, Martin has left a legacy in terms of squad building and talent scouting which the Saints must strive to keep intact.

Having you seen the other articles by Mehdi Gokal the writer of that one?  👀🤣

[coalman]

Just now, Doctoroncall said:

Having you seen the other articles by Mehdi Gokal the writer of that one?  👀🤣

I have not though I suspect that I shouldn't? 😉

[Farmer Saint]

2 hours ago, Football Special said:

The fact they've both landed decent roles tells me within the game their time here was not seen to damage them, interesting perspective,  

Probably fair considering the quality of players they had to play with.

[suewhistle]

1 hour ago, coalman said:

so much aimless passing around the centre circle

Aren't you being a little optimistic? Middle third?

[Miltonaggro]

5 minutes ago, Doctoroncall said:

Having you seen the other articles by Mehdi Gokal the writer of that one?  👀🤣

An anagram of the author's first name is hi med - possibly a cry for help...

[Doctoroncall]

3 minutes ago, coalman said:

I have not though I suspect that I shouldn't? 😉

A few quotes:

on Max Johnston article

Admit it or not, but all Southampton fans have been chuckling since yesterday knowing Will Still's contacts that may help them sign keeper Matt Ryan. Or in fact, overall, for the plethora of brilliant additions Still can bring to Southampton, by using his previous ties.

On Archer article

And with the season over, the 23-year-old has every right to be angry at Southampton for getting rid of Martin. A coach and by far, the only one at St. Mary's who gradually helped the former to bridge the learning curve in the English top flight.

Latest article. 

Leeds United emerge as surprise favourites to sign Southampton's keeping target Yahia Fofana.

Not to sound harsh, but Southampton has endured one of the worst starts in this summer transfer window. And surprisingly, while their efforts have by far failed to convince the fans positively, fortune hasn't been on their side either.

🤪

[Doctoroncall]

12 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said:

An anagram of the author's first name is hi med - possibly a cry for help...

Like mad hog. 

[SWLondon Saint]

The Saints Marching site is just full of complete bollocks, I blocked it actually. Pretty sure it's AI generated crap some twat somewhere has set up to scrape saints related news and then spew out clickbait BS articles. 💩 

[skintsaint]

He's probably kicking himself; he could have waited a day and gone for the Spurs job. Would have been a cert.

[coalman]

1 hour ago, Doctoroncall said:

A few quotes:

on Max Johnston article

Admit it or not, but all Southampton fans have been chuckling since yesterday knowing Will Still's contacts that may help them sign keeper Matt Ryan. Or in fact, overall, for the plethora of brilliant additions Still can bring to Southampton, by using his previous ties.

On Archer article

And with the season over, the 23-year-old has every right to be angry at Southampton for getting rid of Martin. A coach and by far, the only one at St. Mary's who gradually helped the former to bridge the learning curve in the English top flight.

Latest article. 

Leeds United emerge as surprise favourites to sign Southampton's keeping target Yahia Fofana.

Not to sound harsh, but Southampton has endured one of the worst starts in this summer transfer window. And surprisingly, while their efforts have by far failed to convince the fans positively, fortune hasn't been on their side either.

🤪

Thank you for reading that so I didn't have to. Also, sorry you spent time on such utter tosh.

[Kermitzasaint]

On 06/06/2025 at 00:16, coalman said:

He only every wanted the Rangers job. He's never been first choice for any role he's ever had. His whole career has been based on proving people wrong. Good to see he's walked through the door with the victim mentality he left with.

One of the Rangers board said "there's a lot to be proud of in Southampton's Premiership season"

Martin "my teams run more than any other - we do more sprints than anyone we play against"

Martin "wherever I've been the supporters have been behind me because of the relationships I've forged"

Martin "it's about courage and intensity and being able to express themselves in the final third"

Martin "Nobody ever talked about my style of play until I got to the Premier League. I don't want to talk about style of play"

He is at a very high risk of getting stabbed if he goes out at night 😅