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Leicester City ‘eye up’ boss managing in Prem last season as Russell Martin pressure builds

Russell Martin is under pressure to deliver results after a disappointing start to the season

By Matty Hewitt · Leicester Mercury

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:41 PM

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Leicester City are eyeing Rob Edwards and Neil Lennon as potential replacements for under-fire manager Russell Martin.
A weekend defeat to Peterborough United leaves Leicester 17th in League One, just one point above the relegation zone.
Edwards previously managed Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League last season before being dismissed.

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Leicester City are reportedly considering former Premier League manager Rob Edwards and Neil Lennon as potential replacements for Russell Martin. Pressure has intensified on Martin following a weekend defeat to Peterborough United, with journalist Ben Jacobs reporting that Leicester's hierarchy has begun succession planning amid growing internal frustration.

Leicester currently sit 17th in League One with just two wins and eight points, hovering one point above the relegation zone. Edwards was dismissed by Wolverhampton Wanderers after their relegation from the Premier League last season, while Martin insists he remains determined to turn Leicester's fortunes around.

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