Russell Martin Articles

Manager of Southampton Russell Martin. Pic: MatchDay Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo

Swansea City’s Russell Martin Points Finger At Preston’s Ryan Lowe As Clubs Await FA Action Over Mass Brawl

Swansea City head coach Russell Martin has pointed the finger at Ryan Lowe for starting the mass brawl that erupted between players, coaches and staff of Swansea City and Preston on Wednesday night. At least 30 people were involved in the mayhem near full-time as punches were thrown amid the pushing and shoving in a match the Swans ended winning, 4-2. Players and officials from both clubs joined in and soon referee Oliver Langford had lost complete control.

Paul Jones | Apr 20, 2023
Swansea City A.F.C crest

Ryan Manning’s To Do List: Get Swansea City Higher Up the Table . . . Leave

Ryan Manning wants to end his time with Swansea City on a high by getting them as close to the play-off as possible. The defender still has an unsigned new contract on the table and appears intent on leaving according to head coach Russell Martin.

David Williams | Apr 17, 2023
Sheffield United Crest on the wall at Bramall Lane Credit Alamy

This Relegation Business Is All New To Me, Admits Cardiff City Boss Sabri Lamouchi

Cardiff City boss Sabri Lamouchi admits he never experienced a relegation battle as a player and is learning with every game as his side attempts to avoid the dreaded drop into League One next season. The Bluebirds are just a point outside the bottom three with six games to go, two of which are away to the top two sides in the Championship – starting at Sheffield United today.

Paul Jones | Apr 15, 2023
Manager of Southampton Russell Martin. Pic: MatchDay Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo

Andy Fisher Hooks Another Point For Swansea City, But Russell Martin Admits Frustration

Swansea City head coach Russell Martin has praised Andy Fisher for keeping the clean sheet that earned his side a point in an otherwise disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Coventry City. Fisher pulled off two saves to keep play-off-chasing Coventry scoreless and extend the Swans’ unbeaten stretch to three matches.

David Williams | Apr 08, 2023
Manager of Southampton Russell Martin. Pic: MatchDay Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo

Russell Martin Demands Swansea City Hat-trick . . . A First Since October

Russell Martin has urged his Swansea City team to remain focused and make it three wins in succession by beating Coventry City on Good Friday. The Swans have beaten Bristol City and arch-rivals Cardiff City in their previous two games and have an opportunity to win three on the bounce for the first time since October when the Sky Blues visit.

Paul Jones | Apr 07, 2023
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Just A Perfect Day . . . For Joel Piroe And Swansea City Who Vow To Go Higher

Joel Piroe has described Swansea City’s victory over rivals Cardiff City as the perfect derby. The Swans won 3-2 in the capital – beating their rivals four a fourth successive time – but not before a rollercoaster ride of building a two-goal lead, losing it, and then grabbing a late winner in injury time.

Paul Jones | Apr 03, 2023
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy Live News

Swansea City Kit Man Mike Leaves Cardiff Feeling Shirty Again After Fourth Successive Derby Defeat

Russell Martin has revealed how the club’s kit man found the words that inspired Swansea City to earn their historic “double Double” win over Cardiff City. Michael Eames – the club’s first team kit manager who learned his trade at the club under his mother, Suzan, who did the job for 26 years – delivered the team talk before the Swans won another dramatic derby match, 3-2, at the Cardiff City Stadium. Wales defender Ben Cabango struck from close range in the ninth minute of stoppage time in the Welsh capital.

David Williams | Apr 02, 2023
Swansea City Stadium

Swansea City Chase Quadruple As Cardiff Seek Points More Than Derby Revenge

Russell Martin has done the double and now he is aiming for the quadruple – four successive Swansea City victories over bitter rivals Cardiff. No manager from either club had managed to do what Martin achieved last season, when he led the Swans to home and away victories.

Paul Jones | Apr 01, 2023
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Swansea City Earn Triple Boost Ahead Of Derby Day Clash Against Cardiff

Swansea City will be boosted for their derby clash against Cardiff City on Saturday by the return of Joe Allen, Jay Fulton, and Joel Latibeaudiere. While Allen missed the win over Bristol City due to an injury, Fulton and Latibeaudiere were serving suspensions.

Paul Jones | Mar 31, 2023

Ollie Cooper . . . From Newport County To Swansea City, To Dealing With Luka Modric Inside 12 Months

Swansea midfielder Ollie Cooper says “incredible footballer” Luka Modric has inspired him but insisted he would not be daunted should he make his Wales debut against the Croatia star. Cooper could cap a rapid rise on Saturday when Wales start their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against the World Cup semi-finalists in Split.

Gareth James | Mar 24, 2023
Manager of Southampton Russell Martin. Pic: MatchDay Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo

Swansea City Are Back On The Up . . . And Ready To Handle Cardiff Again, Says Russell Martin

Russell Martin insists Swansea City have got their mojo back just in time to face bitter rivals Cardiff City. The two clubs clash in the Welsh derby on April 1 in the capital, with Martin convinced his team’s 2-0 victory over Bristol City on Sunday has altered the outlook. After ending a run of six matches without a win, Martin is now looking forward to renewing the most heated rivalry in Welsh football after the upcoming international game.

David Williams | Mar 20, 2023
Manager of Southampton Russell Martin. Pic: MatchDay Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo

Russell Martin Predicts Huge Summer Of Change At Swansea City . . . Overseen By Him

Russell Martin insists Swansea City are already planning for a summer rebuild – with him still as head coach. The heat on Martin was turned up when his team lost for the seventh time in nine matches at Millwall on Tuesday night as they went down, 2-1. Swansea co-owner Steve Kaplan made a rare appearance to watch his club, but it failed to alter a familiar pattern where the Swans dominate possession but lose the game.

Paul Jones | Mar 15, 2023