BBC · May 26, 2024
Winning this way is best way - Saints boss Martin
Russell Martin has won promotion for the first time as a managerSouthampton head coach Russell Martin has told his Saints side they will need to "embrace the challenge" of playing his style of football in the Premier League next season.
Saints earned promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking after a 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the Championship play-off final on Sunday.
Martin has come under scrutiny for his possession-based mantra during stages of the Championship season, especially when Saints started the campaign slowly.
"I know possession won’t win you games," Martin said, after his side's Wembley win.