Russell Martin was left disappointed after Southampton’s statement against Blackburn Rovers, who remain in a relegation battle. The South Coasters have faltered over the Easter period and any hopes of a top-two finish are now pretty much dead and buried. Having drawn to Middlesbrough before suffering a late defeat to Ipswich Town, they simply had to win at Ewood Park to stand any chance of automatic promotion. Despite controlling the proceedings for much of the encounter, as they often do, it was without any real potency and they lacked creativity. Of late, their defensive woes have been the A…
