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Russell Martin is not travelling to the United States to meet Swansea City's owners as previously planned.

The 37-year-old is the leading contender for the Southampton job.

Martin is in the final year of his Swans contract and was set to hold talks with the club's ownership group in Washington DC this week.

He wanted assurances over summer transfers, plus clarity on his own future, his players and staff, however, he has not made the journey.

"I think everyone wants clarity on what the situation is," Martin said after Swansea's final day win over West Bromwich Albion on 8 May.

Martin is the leading contender to be named as Ruben Selles' successor at Southampton following their relegation from the Premier League.

Several bookmakers now have Martin as the odds on favourite to make the move to St Mary's Stadium.

Having been relegated from the top flight, the Saints are aiming to appoint a new boss swiftly following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.

Former Scotland defender Martin led Swansea to 10th place in the Championship last term having finished 15th in his first campaign at the club. - Ian Mitchelmore/BBC
 
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DragonPhilljack said:
Russell Martin is not travelling to the United States to meet Swansea City's owners as previously planned.

The 37-year-old is the leading contender for the Southampton job.

Martin is in the final year of his Swans contract and was set to hold talks with the club's ownership group in Washington DC this week.

He wanted assurances over summer transfers, plus clarity on his own future, his players and staff, however, he has not made the journey.

"I think everyone wants clarity on what the situation is," Martin said after Swansea's final day win over West Bromwich Albion on 8 May.

Martin is the leading contender to be named as Ruben Selles' successor at Southampton following their relegation from the Premier League.

Several bookmakers now have Martin as the odds on favourite to make the move to St Mary's Stadium.

Having been relegated from the top flight, the Saints are aiming to appoint a new boss swiftly following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.

Former Scotland defender Martin led Swansea to 10th place in the Championship last term having finished 15th in his first campaign at the club. - Ian Mitchelmore/BBC
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So much for ‘The Project’ …..
 
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"The talks were detailed and he has a clear vision of where he can take the team and the type of players he can bring in that he feels will help them get back to where they need to be. From everything I've heard of Martin in the past, I think he's a good character for a challenge like this one." - Saints-Dean Jones


We must have given him permission to talk to Southampton, Yes?...............<laugh>
 
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"The talks were detailed and he has a clear vision of where he can take the team and the type of players he can bring in that he feels will help them get back to where they need to be. From everything I've heard of Martin in the past, I think he's a good character for a challenge like this one." - Saints-Dean Jones


We must have given him permission to talk to Southampton, Yes?...............<laugh>
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Southampton is a ****hole. I wonder if he’s looking at houses at Skylark Medows.
 
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Posted by someone yesterday - make of it what you will <cheers>
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Makes sense for the owners (their point of view) to cash in wherever and however they can. Sad for the soul of the club (supporters) though.

Another thing... if RM does have the resources at Saints to shape the squad how he wants, then he has no excuse if he fails with "it's a work in progress".
 
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daimungeezer said:
Makes sense for the owners (their point of view) to cash in wherever and however they can. Sad for the soul of the club (supporters) though.

Another thing... if RM does have the resources at Saints to shape the squad how he wants, then he has no excuse if he fails with "it's a work in progress".
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They won’t tolerate a run of 3 wins in 21 Championship matches …..
 
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