“I have no interest in saying hello” – Southampton boss Russell Martin left unimpressed with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in attendance for the game against Plymouth

Russell Martin snubs PM Rishi Sunak!

“I have no interest in saying hello” – Southampton boss Russell Martin left unimpressed with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in attendance for the game against Plymouth

(L) Rishi Sunak with kids at Southampton (R) Russell Martin. (Source: The Independent/ DailyMail )

Southampton manager Russell Martin was not too amused with a particular Saints fan coming to support his boyhood club. He articulated that he had a job to do and a game to win citing his professionalism over his political ideology as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was captured attending the game.

As Southampton defeated Plymouth 2-1, Martin appeared to have snubbed his opportunity to meet the country’s leader. Subsequently, the English manager gave a pretty blatant reply to one of the press questions: if the PM had come to the dressing room to see the team.

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He [Rishi Sunak] might have come down. I have no interest in saying hello.
Russell Martin said after the match

This win saw Southampton extend their unbeaten run and claim three points on the south coast. The Southampton manager’s straightforwardness has caught the eyes of countrymen all over Britain, as it also sheds some light on the political climate of the region.

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Sunak was seen having a gala time watching the game as he looked to reminisce about the days when he would attend the game as a normal citizen. Carlos Alcaraz and Che Adams scored the winning goals which now puts Southampton at third place in the Championship.A

Russel Martin opens up on Southampton’s chances at Premier League promotion

Southampton’s team spirit has been a driving force in their sustained Championship promotion push, according to manager Russell Martin. The team’s impressive run continued with a commanding 5-0 victory over Swansea City on Boxing Day, marking their third consecutive success in the second tier. Martin emphasized the positive atmosphere within the squad, highlighting the players’ enjoyment of their collective success.

Southampton players celebrating a goal
Southampton players celebrating a goal. (Source: Southampton FC)

He praised their commitment and urged them to maintain the moments. This emphasized the importance of recovery ahead of their next fixture against Plymouth. In their recent triumph over Swansea, Southampton showcased their depth and versatility. They were relying on bench players like Ryan Fraser and Che Adams, who made significant contributions after coming on.

Southampton’s unbeaten run in the Championship. Now at 16 games, owes much to the impact of substitutes, says manager Russell Martin. Despite a small squad, Martin trusts in their quality and highlights the importance of giving chances to younger players. The team’s success is fueled by squad camaraderie and players supporting each other.

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