Russell Martin ‘Not Worst Idea’ For Southampton Despite Rangers ‘Catastrophe’ – Ex-EFL Star
Source: Inside Futbol
Published 1 day ago
03/11/2025 - 19:35 GMT
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Russell Martin’s catastrophe at Rangers does not mean he would not be the right idea for Southampton now, former EFL star Adrian Clarke feels.
Southampton parted ways with Will Still on Sunday night following a poor start to the season, which saw them slip down to 21st spot in the Championship table.
The club dubbed him a ‘great person’, who they insisted had given everything to try and improve results.
Martin, Southampton’s former manager, who took the Saints to the Premier League, has been linked with a move back to St Mary’s Stadium.
It has emerged that senior players at the club would welcome his return.
Martin had a disastrous time at Rangers earlier this season as Gers fans protested for his removal, and left Ibrox with a win percentage of under 30 per cent.
Despite that, Clarke does not think Martin going back to Southampton would be the worst idea if the manager is ready to do it.
“I don’t think Russell Martin is the worst idea, I don’t”, Clarke said on What The EFL (6.45).