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Leicester City manager Russell Martin faces intense criticism following a 4-0 home defeat to Oxford in League One. Martin acknowledged the team's naivety and lack of experience, noting that his side has struggled significantly with only four wins in their last 30 league matches.
Why it matters
The poor performance of a historic club and the pressure on its manager reflect the volatility and high expectations within professional football management.
Judging by my social media feed , Russell Martin’s popularity ratings at Leicester are close to absolute zero.
double quotation mark Leicester ’s stuttering start to life in League One continued with a 4-0 home defeat by Oxford .
The Foxes, like their opponents relegated from the Championship last season, were looking to build on their first league win in midweek, but fell behind to an early goal from Mark Harris.
Oxford then put the game to bed with two goals in the space of three minutes either side of the hour from Mo Missanga and Harris before Jamie McDonnell’s late strike completed a chastening afternoon for Russell Martin’s side.
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