# Leicester hit their lowest ebb – but is Martin turning things around?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/leicester-hit-their-lowest-ebb-but-is-martin-turning-things-around/
- Published: 2026-10-22T06:01:48+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T07:16:08+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq073zrgv8vvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, Football, Sport

## Key points

- Leicester sit 10th in League One after a steep decline.
- Back-to-back wins have eased pressure on Russell Martin.
- A summer embargo and squad overhaul shaped their reset.

## Summary

Leicester are in League One after a sharp fall from their Premier League and FA Cup highs, compounded by financial problems and points deductions. Two consecutive wins, including a 4-0 victory over Bromley, have eased pressure on head coach Russell Martin and raised hopes that the club may be starting to recover.

The club operated under a five-week transfer embargo this summer, linked to EFL spending rules, and could not sign players until it raised funds. In a major squad reset, 34 players left and 16 arrived, with 66% of the squad joining after the season began. Martin has also introduced stricter standards at the training ground as Leicester try to rebuild team culture and reconnect with supporters.

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