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Russell Martin
Born: January 4, 1986
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Brighton, England
Nationality: 
Scottish
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ScottishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2003-2004 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Senior | 2004 | Lewes |
| 2004-2008 | Wycombe Wanderers | |
| 2008-2010 | Peterborough United | |
| → 2009-2010 | Norwich City (loan) | |
| 2010-2018 | Norwich City | |
| → 2018 | Rangers (loan) | |
| International | 2013-2017 | Scotland |
| Managerial | 2021-2023 | Swansea City |
| 2023-2024 | Southampton | |
Sports Mole has 729 articles about Russell Martin. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Rangers vs Panathinaikos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Rangers and Panathinaikos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.10:31
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Southampton 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Will Still's side
Track all of Southampton's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Jul 18, 21:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Frangers.jpg "Ianis Hagi of Rangers on December 23, 2024")
Rangers 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale
Track all of Rangers' 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Jul 18, 13:28
Rangers transfer news: £2.2m signing confirmed as seventh new arrival who ‘will add extra dimension’ to Russell Martin’s side
Rangers announce their seventh summer signing who "will add an extra dimension" to Russell Martin's side.Jul 15, 14:22
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Rangers transfer news: Wolves defender confirmed as sixth summer signing under Russell Martin
Rangers announce the signing of a Wolverhampton Wanderers defender on loan, their sixth new addition of the summer transfer window.Jul 9, 14:56
Rangers transfer news: Russell Martin’s side ‘considering’ move for £10m-rated Premier League winger
Rangers are reportedly considering a move for a £10m-rated Premier League winger this summer.Jul 8, 17:48
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Rangers transfer news: Highly-rated 23-year-old confirmed as fifth signing under Russell Martin
Rangers announce the signing of attacking midfielder Thelo Aasgaard from Luton Town.Jul 5, 20:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Frussell-martin.jpg "Southampton boss Russell Martin on September 21, 2024")
Preview: Rangers vs Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly between Rangers and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 4, 09:57
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Rangers transfer news: 23-year-old defender reacts to ‘shock’ permanent move to Russell Martin’s side
Rangers announce the signing of defender Emmanuel Fernandez on a permanent deal from Peterborough United.Jul 2, 21:56
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Rangers transfer news: Joe Rothwell signing confirmed as shirt number, contract length is revealed
Rangers announce the signing of midfielder Joe Rothwell from Premier League side Bournemouth.Jul 2, 17:58
Wolves transfer news: Rangers 'in talks' to secure loan deal for defender
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly in discussions with Rangers regarding the loan exit of one of their defenders.Jul 2, 17:36
![Damion Downs in anniversary match, season 2024/2025, FC Viktoria Koeln - 1. FC Koeln at Sportpark Hoehenberg in Cologne - 20/07/2024 [on July 22, 2024]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/l_5PxIzPyEp9a3pKCWa_xLnizQM=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F30%2Fdamion-downs.jpg "Damion Downs in anniversary match, season 2024/2025, FC Viktoria Koeln - 1. FC Koeln at Sportpark Hoehenberg in Cologne - 20/07/2024 [on July 22, 2024]")
Southampton transfer news: Saints in 'advanced talks' for FC Koln striker
Southampton are reportedly in advanced talks for the signing of FC Koln striker Damion Downs after submitting a £6.8m bid.Jul 1, 08:57
Southampton transfer news: Saints defender exit 'close to completion' after demanding game time
Southampton are reportedly preparing to announce the loan departure of young defender Juan Larios to Spain for the 2025-26 term.Jun 28, 19:50
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Rangers confirm Max Aarons signing: When could he make debut for Russell Martin’s side?
Rangers announce the signing of defender Max Aarons on a season-long loan deal from Bournemouth, subject to international clearance.Jun 25, 15:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Frussell-martin.jpg "Southampton manager Russell Martin pictured on August 22, 2024")
Rangers transfer news: ‘Deal agreed’ for Russell Martin’s former teammate to join from Premier League club
Russell Martin's Rangers are reportedly closing in on the signing of right-back Max Aarons from Bournemouth.Jun 21, 14:03
Champions League 2025-26: Rangers discover second qualifying round opponents, Russell Martin debut date confirmed
Rangers discover their opponents in the second qualifying round of the 2025-26 Champions League.Jun 18, 14:46
Rangers transfer news: 22-year-old confirmed as first signing of Russell Martin era
Rangers announce the signing of 22-year-old midfielder Lyall Cameron following his departure from Dundee.Jun 17, 16:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Frussell-martin.jpg "Southampton's Russell Martin pictured on December 15, 2024")
Russell Martin 'ready to raid' former club for Rangers transfer business
Rangers are reportedly eyeing up a move for Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes, who is valued at around £10m by the Championship club.Jun 11, 10:56
Russell Martin: Why Rangers fans should not be concerned by “fantastic appointment” as Vincent Kompany comparison is made
Rangers confirm the appointment of Russell Martin as their new head coach on a three-year deal and Kris Boyd explains why he “firmly believe that this is the right appointment”.Jun 5, 16:13
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Luka Modric's AC Milan salary 'revealed' as Real Madrid legend 'gives green light' to free transfer
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric reportedly gives the 'initial green light' to a move to AC Milan as the details of his salary are revealed.Jun 4, 17:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fjamie-vardy_1.jpg "Leicester City's Jamie Vardy in action on April 26, 2025")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Jamie Vardy wanted by Champions League club, battle for Southampton star
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including a Champions League club wanting Jamie Vardy and a battle ensuing for a Southampton star.Jun 3, 14:06
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Rangers snub Davide Ancelotti, Steven Gerrard as they 'close in' on appointing Leicester-linked manager
Scottish giants Rangers are reportedly closing in on appointing Leicester City-linked Russell Martin as their new head coach.Jun 3, 12:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fruud-van-nistelrooy.jpg "Leicester City head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy after his side's Premier League match against West Ham United, on February 27, 2025")
Leicester City 'reach agreement' for former Premier League manager to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy
Leicester City are reportedly preparing to announce the arrival of Russell Martin as their new head coach after reaching a full agreement with the ex-Southampton boss.May 27, 11:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Flivlif.jpg "Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025")
Premier League 2024-25 season review: The story of a captivating campaign, including records, sackings and awards
Sports Mole takes a deeper dive into the story of the 2024-25 Premier League season, from sackings and records to the frenetic European fight.May 26, 12:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Frbowal.jpg "Arsenal's Rob Holding and Southampton's Theo Walcott pictured in April 2023")
Arsenal vs. Southampton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Southampton.May 23, 13:56
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Rangers release statement on next manager after confirming Barry Ferguson exit
Rangers release a statement regarding their search for a new manager after confirming that interim boss Barry Ferguson will not continue in his role at the club.May 18, 16:29
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Rangers manager search: Four names in the frame including former boss, ex-player and Champions League winner
Sports Mole takes a look at four names who could be in the frame to become the next permanent Rangers manager.May 13, 11:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fbarry-ferguson_1.jpg "Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson celebrates on March 16, 2025")
Rangers, Southampton 'hoping to appoint' Bundesliga-linked head coach this summer
Rangers and Southampton are reportedly in the race to sign Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl, who is preparing to leave Hillsborough.May 11, 08:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Everton manager Sean Dyche reacts on August 24, 2024")
Sean Dyche 'in frame' to take over at relegated Premier League club this summer
Leicester City are reportedly eyeing up former Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche as a replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy.May 11, 07:55
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Leicester City next manager: Foxes 'identify' Championship boss as Ruud van Nistelrooy replacement
Leicester City are reportedly considering a move for Bristol City manager Liam Manning, with the future of Ruud van Nistelrooy at the Foxes in serious doubt.May 7, 08:08
Leicester City 'contact ex-England manager' as Ruud van Nistelrooy replacement search accelerates
Leicester City are reportedly considering Danny Rohl, Lee Carsley and Russell Martin as possible replacements for current head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.May 4, 16:48
Preview: Leicester City vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 1, 16:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fruud-van-nistelrooy_1.jpg "Manager of Leicester City Ruud van Nistelrooy during his side's Premier League match against West Ham United, on February 27, 2025")
Leicester City, Rangers 'battling' to hire former Premier League manager this summer
Leicester City and Rangers are reportedly keen on the capture of former Premier League manager Russell Martin ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.Apr 28, 06:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fsimon-rusk.jpg "Southampton interim manager Simon Rusk on April 12, 2025")
Preview: Southampton vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 12:04
Leicester City 'identify' former England manager as Ruud van Nistelrooy replacement
Leicester City are reportedly considering a move for England Under-21s head coach Lee Carsley as a replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy this summer.Apr 23, 10:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Ftyler-dibling.jpg "Southampton's Tyler Dibling pictured on September 21, 2024")
Tottenham, Newcastle 'stances revealed' in pursuit of Southampton star Tyler Dibling
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to sign Southampton star Tyler Dibling for less than half of the Saints' £100m asking price.Apr 22, 18:16
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Leicester City considering ex-Arsenal midfielder as possible Ruud van Nistelrooy replacement?
Leicester City are reportedly considering a swoop for former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas to replace head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.Apr 22, 17:20
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Southampton next manager update: Ligue 1 head coach 'among contenders' to become new Saints boss
Southampton are reportedly considering a swoop for Lens manager Will Still, with Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl also an option for the Saints.Apr 10, 18:24
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Southampton could set unwanted Premier League relegation record with Tottenham defeat
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Man United 'hold trump card' in fierce battle for standout teenage attacker
Manchester United are allegedly confident that Jason Wilcox's presence at Old Trafford will give them the edge when it comes to the battle for Southampton's Tyler Dibling.Mar 26, 10:42
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