Livingston manager David Martindale says he was conscious of the impact a delayed kick-off in their match against Ross County would have on the fans more than his players.The Lions’ coach broke down a few miles north of Inverness, leading to a knock-on impact on their arrival in Dingwall and the starting time for the game.However, when the match did eventually kick off 15 minutes late Livi...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin insists Leicester should be criticised as much as his side despite winning 4-1 at St Mary’s.Saints conceded after 21 seconds to a thumping Jamie Vardy finish before Kasey McAteer, Wilfred Ndidi and Stephy Mavididi also netted as the Foxes ran riot.But Martin, who saw Sam Edozie pull one back and Kamaldeen Sulemana sent off late on, thinks the result did n...Full Story »

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard dropped a major hint about his future in an interview while on Norway duty. WHAT HAPPENED? The former Real Madrid man spoke about his future and current contract situation at Arsenal while away with the Norwegian national team during the international break. It has been reported that the north Londoners are preparing to offer him improved terms at the Emirates ...Full Story »

Arsenal interested in signing Spanish midfielder Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January, according to a report from Fichajes. With Granit Xhaka leaving the club in the summer and an injury to Thomas Partey, the Gunners may need to make new signings to bolster their squad in the next transfer window. As per reports, Jorginho could als...Full Story »

Russell Martin believes Southampton’s heavy defeat at Sunderland is evidence that his side have not yet shaken off the hangover of last season’s relegation from the Premier League.Saints suffered their first defeat of the Championship campaign as they were hammered 5-0 by the brilliant Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.Martin’s side endured a horror start, going behind to Jack...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin was proud of his players for beating QPR 2-1 after another week of dealing with transfer disruption.Adam Armstrong bagged his fourth goal of the season after Samuel Edozie and Jack Colback had cancelled each other’s strikes out in the first half.Saints were without Che Adams – who is wanted by Everton – and Bayer Leverkusen-bound Nathan Tella ...Full Story »

Martin Odegaard’s penalty proved enough to give 10-man Arsenal a gritty 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace to maintain their winning start to the Premier League season.Only Manchester City and Brighton had won their opening two games but the Gunners joined them on six points after a narrow success at Selhurst Park.In a close-fought encounter, captain Odegaard stepped up to steer home a second-h...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale was content to avoid an upset as his side eased past Ayr United 2-0 and into the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup.The Scottish Premiership hosts earned an early breakthrough courtesy of Joel Nouble’s 12th-minute opener and Cristian Montano’s second-half strike booked their place in the hat for the last eight.With Premiership sides elsewhere in the...Full Story »

Southampton boss Russell Martin felt Che Adams’ stoppage-time winner against Plymouth was no coincidence after a “relentless” second-half showing from his side at Home Park.The clash between last season’s League One champions Argyle and relegated Premier League side Saints looked set to end in a draw after Ryan Hardie quickly cancelled out Nathan Tella’s 49th-minute...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering starting contract renewal talks with their captain, Martin Odegaard, to reward the 24-year-old for his performances. Arsenal mulls improved contract for Odegaard Odegaard's excellent form catches club's attention Gunners aim to secure Odegaard's commitment WHAT HAPPENED? Following Martin Odegaard's exceptional performances and his role as captain, Arsenal is conte...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted his side were too nervous after being bailed out by a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 against Norwich.Adam Armstrong smashed in the last-gasp penalty to end a thriller at St Mary’s – which had seen the Canaries lead three times.But Martin, in his first appearance in the home dugout on the south coast, was frustrated with the hangover from...Full Story »

Russell Martin criticised his Southampton players for “feeling sorry for themselves” and entering “self-preservation mode” after a shock 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat at Gillingham.Last season’s semi-finalists were stunned in the opening round of this year’s competition as Robbie McKenzie’s double and Ashley Nadesan’s early strike propelled Neil Harris&rs...Full Story »

Southampton boss Russell Martin praised Che Adams’ character after he stepped off the bench to score a late winner as the Saints marked their Sky Bet Championship return with a 2-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday.Adams was left out in favour of Adam Armstrong, who gave the visitors the lead, but came on and changed the course of the game with his late strike that silenced the taunting home ...Full Story »

Martin Boyle made a triumphant return as Hibernian bounced back from their shock defeat in Andorra to move safely into the next round of the Europa Conference League with a 6-1 win over Inter d’Escaldes.Boyle hit an early double on his first appearance in nine months to set Hibs on their way to a 7-3 aggregate victory at Easter Road.Josh Campbell also scored twice and Christian Doidge and ...Full Story »

The Argentine shot-stopper is coming off the back of a wonderfully successful campaign for both club and country. Emi Martínez is being linked with a move away from Aston Villa this summer Credit: Getty Martinez won the World Cup and claimed the Golden Glove award at the tournament Credit: Getty He won the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar at the end of 2022, before helping Unai Emery's ...Full Story »

Featured Image Credit: Apple TV Lionel Messi has officially found a new best friend at Inter Miami, having hit it off with teammate Josef Martinez. In Messi's first training session with the Herons, Martinez was right by Messi's side and engaging in plenty of conversation with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Venezuelan was clearly loving rubbing shoulders with his new teammate and the ...Full Story »

Arsenal eye audacious Mbappe bid by selling Martinelli Arsenal are considering making an audacious bid to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG. A report from Football Transfers states that Arsenal are weighing up making a bid for Mbappe, and they would be willing to include winger Gabriel Martinelli in any proposed bid for the French superstar. Mbappe recently confessed that if he ever was to join a...Full Story »

Manchester United fans can look forward to seeing Lisandro Martinez back in action sooner rather than later after he updated them on his recovery from injury. Rarely does a match go so wrong so quickly as United's draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter final did last season. The Premier League side had led 2-0 against a side struggling in La Liga but conceded two late own goals t...Full Story »

Real Madrid close to Soria signing Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Getafe goalkeeper David Soria, Mundo Deportivo claims. The Santiago Bernabeu side want him to act as backup for Thibaut Courtois. Juve want Zaniolo or Gnonto to replace Chiesa Nicolo Zaniolo Galatasaray Juventus are considering a move for either Nicolo Zaniolo or Wilfried Gnonto, according to Fichajes. The Se...Full Story »

LAUTARO MARTINEZ has been preparing for Inter Milan's Champions League final against Man City in style. That's by getting married at Italy's famous Lake Como while surrounded by star guests including Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and other Argentina World Cup winners. Martinez met partner Agustina Gandolfo shortly after joining Inter in 2018. The pair have a daughter together, with Nina born in ...Full Story »