Stubborn Russell Martin wouldn’t take my advice – it cost him Rangers job and will do the same at Leicester

The 40-year-old is in charge at the King Power Stadium but it has been far from plain sailing…

By Gavin Berry · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:47 AM

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Sam Allardyce claims Russell Martin's refusal to adapt his tactical beliefs cost him his managerial job at Rangers.
Allardyce stated on a podcast that Martin would not take his advice during his current spell at Leicester City.
Martin previously lasted only 17 games at Rangers, securing just one Scottish Premiership victory.

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Sam Allardyce claimed he would not give advice to Leicester City manager Russell Martin because the former Rangers boss would refuse to listen. Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce argued that Martin's refusal to adapt his tactical beliefs previously cost him his managerial roles at both Southampton and Rangers.

Allardyce stated that Martin's rigid footballing philosophy exceeds his players' capabilities and warned it could soon lead to his dismissal at Leicester. In contrast, Allardyce highlighted Leeds United manager Daniel Farke's tactical shift to a direct style through Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a successful compromise to achieve results.

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