Southampton boss Russell Martin has retained the full backing of his squad despite an underwhelming start to the season

Unless something changes, then it does feel like the writing is on the wall. They have to adapt their style of play a little bit sooner rather than later if they want to start picking up results. Vincent Kompany left it too late last season and Burnley went down.

Southampton manager Russell Martin questioned his side’s character following their 3-1 defeat by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Monday. Goals from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara, and Antoine Semenyo helped the home side race into a 3-0 lead after 39 minutes,

Opinion - What now for Russell Martin?

Iain Macintosh says Russell Martin looked helpless on the touchline during Southamptons 3-1 loss to Bournemouth on Monday.