talkSPORT: Russell Martin may replace Van Nie as Leicester City s new coach

May 21 talkSPORT wrote an article talking about the topic of Leicester City coaching position.

It is reported that former Southampton coach Russell Martin may replace Van Nie as the new coach of Leicester City. In addition, Leicester City also held talks with Sean Dyche. However, Martin is currently on the final shortlist for the Rangers, but the Scottish clubs are more inclined to reappoint Steven Gerrard. Martin, 39, was fired in December last year for Southampton's victory in just one of the first 16 games in the league. Fanny is facing dismissal after being relegated to the Championship at Leicester City, and he has not yet received a clear answer from the club's senior management about the future. Last November, Van Nie replaced Steve Cooper as Leicester City coach, and the contract was valid until June 2027. The Dutch beat West Ham 3-1 in his first coaching game, but the team then fell into trouble and did not win again until January against Tottenham, and then experienced a slump of 11 games.

This series of poor performances eventually led to Leicester City's relegation to the Championship in April this year. Although they had two wins and a draw in May, it was too late. During his tenure as Leicester City coach, Fanny only achieved 4 wins, 3 draws and 17 losses in the league. In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for teams who have upgraded from the Championship to the Premier League to gain a foothold in the top league. Leicester City, Ipswich and Southampton were immediately relegated after they entered the Premier League this season, and the same happened to Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United last season.

To make matters worse, the Premier League has submitted Leicester City's alleged violation of the financial rules of the Championship to the Independent Commission for handling. Leicester City is currently in a very disadvantaged position, which could affect their ability to return to the Premier League. A 12-week quick trial process will be followed, meaning they may deduct points next season. However, Leicester City had successfully appealed to overturn the allegations of being relegated to the Championship in the 2022-23 season.