This is the one where Russell Martin tore into his team. This is the one where the under-pressure Southampton manager surely drew a line in the sand by accusing his players of lacking “aggression”, “intensity” and,

We’re six games into the season and Saints sit 19th, with five losses from our opening six to equal the worst start since 1998-99. The latest, a 3-1 humbling at Bournemouth, and with away trips to Arsenal and Manchester City before October is finished, things look bleak.

Southampton manager Russell Martin questioned his side’s character following their 3-1 defeat by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Monday. Goals from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara, and Antoine Semenyo helped the home side race into a 3-0 lead after 39 minutes,