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League One boss defends Russell Martin exchange with Leicester City prediction

Tom Cleverley has defended Russell Martin's exchange with a Leicester City fan

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:24 AM

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Tom Cleverley defended Russell Martin after a video of his exchange with a Leicester fan went viral.
Cleverley predicted that Leicester will click into gear and become a force by the end of the season.
Martin engaged with a supporter following Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Stevenage in the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

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Tom Cleverley has defended Leicester City manager Russell Martin following a viral confrontation with a supporter. The exchange took place after Leicester's 2-1 defeat to Stevenage in the Jersey Mike's Trophy, during which Martin argued with a fan about the team's attacking style and referenced former manager Enzo Maresca.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Cleverley commended Martin for engaging with supporters rather than walking away. Cleverley also predicted that 14th-placed Leicester will improve and become a force by the end of the League One season.

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