Mello Yello 2,572 Posted January 14, 2019 Russell Martin has left League 1 club Walsall.....saying too much time away from his family as the reason for his departure...... Best of luck for the future Russ........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 111 Posted January 14, 2019 MY, I should imagine he has something else lined up more local to his home town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,830 Posted January 14, 2019 Brighton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 777 Posted January 14, 2019 Kings Lynn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mind the gap 12 Posted January 14, 2019 No suprise there, don't think they loved him quite as much as most of Norfolk did. They've slipped down the table since his arrival. There's been a few criticism's lately on their forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,407 Posted January 14, 2019 Ipswich? 😂 Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted January 14, 2019 I assume his family still live in Norwich. Kids at school etc means a lot of married players play for clubs away from their families. Can't be easy or pleasant and a proper reason for leaving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted January 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr Apples said: Ipswich? 😂 Apples No, Apples, even in jest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 108 Posted January 14, 2019 Very strong rumour, he will reunite with Lambert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,784 Posted January 14, 2019 Hi Lessingham, haven't seen you post in a while, have I missed you or have you not been on here much lately?. Russ wouldn't go there would be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 108 Posted January 14, 2019 Hi WC still post, mainly on Rays funds, occasionally on other topics. Russ to sign down the A140 ? didn't think Martin O'Neill would go to Forest ? but that's football i suppose, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted January 14, 2019 It would make the testimonial spicy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,784 Posted January 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, splendidrush said: It would make the testimonial spicy. There won't be many supporting ' Team Russ' if he does join that lot down there* * Down there... Both geographically and League position. Also could describe the atmosphere at portaloo rd too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 111 Posted January 14, 2019 Russ lives in Brighton, hence LDC's suggestion I should imagine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted January 14, 2019 Personally, I blame Russ for our recent dip in form. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 551 Posted January 14, 2019 If he went to Ipswich what's the big deal he's a professional footballer who has a couple of years left at best, Anywhere would be better than Walsall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted January 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, daly said: If he went to Ipswich what's the big deal he's a professional footballer who has a couple of years left at best, Anywhere would be better than Walsall I think the big deal is that we're discussing this as supporters. Sure,he's got a living to make, we understand that but as fans we'd rather he didn't play for our rivals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,273 Posted January 15, 2019 I have just visited their forum and the fans didn't like him much. Described as as a selfish player who didn't get on with other players. Vastly different from the Russ at Norwich. Clearly he didn't rate the move and hated the place. I personally do not think he should play on and should now seek a role in a managerial set up in some form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 265 Posted January 15, 2019 He always used to say with confidence that he will be here in a coaching/management role, however that was pre Webber so I’m not convinced that would work out for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,717 Posted January 15, 2019 When I saw the thread title I thought it was an advert for a scrapyard.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,754 Posted January 15, 2019 It is a confusing one- Walsall fans seem a combination of confused about the reasoning and pleased he's gone as he's not been good. I wonder if he still has the heart for playing- won't be surprised if he retires and goes into coaching full time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,572 Posted January 15, 2019 'Rusty Parts'.......'chortle'........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 571 Posted January 15, 2019 If he does go to Ipswich then that really will be the final nail in the coffin for them right now... and the coffin has many nails already bashed in... oh dear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,407 Posted January 15, 2019 I suppose if he did go there and they stayed up at least we would have a ready-made scapegoat to blame it on? 😉 Apples 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 551 Posted January 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr Apples said: I suppose if he did go there and they stayed up at least we would have a ready-made scapegoat to blame it on? 😉 Apples Pity that all professional footballers do not have the same attitude as Russell Martin eg Pogba at Man U Cannot see Ipswich dropping out of TC and unless we secure top 2 probably be continuing the Local Derby next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staffordshire canary 0 Posted January 15, 2019 Gone to MK Dons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,531 Posted January 15, 2019 I have a friend who is a Walsall fan - tells me that his performances were dire and the fans really did not take to him. It’s been sad watching his decline - was a great servant to the club but his legs seem to have gone some time ago. We certainly kept faith in him at least 1.5 seasons too long...l2 might be his standard now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 457 Posted January 15, 2019 MK Dons are a lot closer to his family than Walsall, which his first priority Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,754 Posted January 15, 2019 Well he's certainly not endeared himself to Walsall fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, SwindonCanary said: MK Dons are a lot closer to his family than Walsall, which his first priority 46 minutes ago, king canary said: Well he's certainly not endeared himself to Walsall fans. It's all happened very quickly, almost like it was done before it was announced. Walsall fans will have noticed. While it may be 'closer to home ' if he lives in Brighton it's not going to save him that much traveling time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
