Because Russel Martin’s entry into the premier has been rough, painful, and unyielding, penalty farming handouts require a brazen assurance force behind that guarantees a pot on the score sheet. While he may have successfully transitioned his players from the Championship to the premier stage, with prestige and accolades, his management acumen, and the ability to achieve match steals, let alone ties, is yet to be translated into a solid score record. Failure to institute a proactive approach to mitigate their poor performance in Week One through Week Four solidifies Southampton’s current position as just another farmland with a hospitable…
