Russell Martin has led Southampton to a Premier League return, beating his former boss Daniel Farke. Players and pundits praise Martin for transforming the team's culture and playing style, with a focus on building something special. Southampton celebrates promotion with enthusiasm, looking forward to the financial benefits of EPL revenue.
Man City net £20million after Southampton's promotion as weekend gets silver lining after FA Cup final loss to Man Utd https://t.co/0axBZc7KXM
When writing the article on #SaintsFC, a lot of people I spoke to said a play-off final had expected to be Martin’s acid test for months. It would test his & players conviction in principles & defensive structure - dry & big pitch, high pressure etc - both were outstanding today
Russell Martin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged he was not a “sexy appointment” after guiding Southampton to the Premier League https://t.co/5SKE1Vbrnv
SAINTS ARE GOING UP, SAY SAINTS ARE GOING UP 👏 Southampton celebrates promotion popping bottles. Nothing but the best bubbly with that EPL revenue 😉🍾 https://t.co/QsMqCW89Fi
Well done, Russell Martin. A coach devoted to his style of play, at times in the face of criticism (some of the sniping within the game has been pathetic). Accepts he “wasn’t an exciting appointment”, but changed the culture & playing philosophy at Saints & now has a promotion.
Southampton are heading back to the Premier League. @J_Tanswell & @Dan_Sheldon_ explain the cultural shift and on-pitch overhaul under Russel Martin that has taken #SaintsFC back to the promised land — and why their players can now look forward to the party of their lives.
"The changing room was all over the place... he's built something special" 💫 Southampton keeper Alex McCarthy waxes lyrical about manager Russell Martin after securing promotion 💕 https://t.co/8FMS4zEnkw
Russell Martin beats former boss Daniel Farke to seal Southampton's Premier League return #LEESOU https://t.co/gmgODt3NoG
Russell Martin beats former boss Daniel Farke to confirm Premier League return for Southampton #LEESOU https://t.co/gmgODt3NoG
Russell Martin has put the fun back into Southampton after years of chaos 🖋@danielstorey85 https://t.co/TdU0HVXM5p