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‘Ugly and horrible’ – Russell Martin makes Leicester City admission over style of play

Russell Martin has conceded his Leicester City side have to play "horrible" at times

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
‘Ugly and horrible’ – Russell Martin makes Leicester City admission over style of play
Key Things to Know
  • Russell Martin conceded Leicester City must learn to play "ugly" during matches to secure positive results.
  • Leicester City sit 17th in League One with only two wins from their opening eight league matches.
  • The Foxes suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Peterborough United and sit one point above relegation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City manager Russell Martin has admitted that his team must learn to play "ugly" at times to secure positive results. The Foxes sit 17th in League One, just one point clear of the relegation zone, having won only two of their first eight league matches following a recent 3-1 home loss to Peterborough United.

Martin emphasized that his players must fight, suffer through difficult spells, and put the ball forward rather than conceding crucial goals in big moments. He warned that players who fail to adopt this gritty approach when necessary will not be selected.

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