"When that narrative comes, and fans have had enough, it's really difficult to turn. He [Martin] says it constantly: the only way they can turn it is winning games. They've got that win now, can they build on it? Thursday night is obviously going to be a difficult one. Falkirk are probably one where if you were picking another team, you would hopefully fancy your chances."
"I've felt really sorry for Russell. I think the humanity comes out if you've got that in you. It's never nice to see. They've obviously made a poor start, I don't think you can get away from that and it's hard when the fans start to turn. We saw the protests last week. Then they score late on and get the result but still we have the boos and the songs ringing round."
Supporters booed and sang calls for Russell Martin's exit even after a stoppage-time win that secured his first league victory. The team's poor start and visible protests have created significant pressure around the head coach. Reversing the negative narrative will require a prolonged run of wins and consistent results. Managers at major clubs face heightened expectations and scrutiny when performances fall short. Upcoming away fixtures include Sturm Graz in the Europa League and Falkirk in the Premiership, both posing challenges for building momentum. A single late win may not be enough to change fan sentiment without further positive outcomes.
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