Southampton have been forced to make do with a play-off spot this season
Russell Martin has outlined his concern about the potential impact of negative perceptions as his Southampton side prepare for the Championship play-offs. Southampton fell to their third straight league defeat on Saturday as they were beaten 1-0 by Stoke City at St Mary's on their final home game of the regular season. The defeat followed disappointing results against Cardiff City and Leicester City which ruled the Saints out of automatic promotion contention.
“The players have done some amazing stuff, the fans have been amazing and then we end at home on that today and it’s disappointing. But it’s been a relentless schedule. I think everyone’s really tired, it’s not an excuse for today. Get a personalised Leeds United news round-up, as well as breaking news, when you sign up for our free Leeds United newsletter email. “I think 11 games in 33 days, whatever it’s been, it’s been really tough. I’m knackered.
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