Russell Martin cannot afford to be sentimental if he is to keep Southampton in the Premier League this season. Southampton‘s start to the new campaign has been concerning, with Russell Martin‘s side losing all three of their league games and scoring just once. 1-0 defeats to Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, as well as Saturday’s 3-1 loss at Brentford, have served as cruel reminders of just how difficult it is to get points in the Premier League. So far, Martin has rewarded the players that helped get Southampton promoted from the Championship by keeping them in the side as only three pl…
