Leicester hit their lowest ebb – but is Martin turning things around?

Leicester are 10th in League One, 10 years after winning the Premier League. After hitting their lowest ebb, are there now grounds for optimism? Russell Martin was appointed Leicester boss on a three-year deal in June Leicester are at one of the lowest points in their history. Sitting 10th in League One, it has been a spectacular decline. A decade ago, they were reigning 5,000-1 Premier League champions and the toast of the world. Five years ago, the Foxes lifted the FA Cup for the first time and were challenging for Champions League qualification. Since then they have fallen fast with financial problems, points deductions and the drop to the third tier, leaving the club up for sale.

But back-to-back wins this week – for the first time since last November – have shown the shoots of recovery after a stuttering start. This summer was a hard reset and, after three relegations in four years, have the Foxes found a way to recover under head coach Russell Martin? Tuesday's 4-0 thumping of Bromley followed the 2-1 win over Doncaster which dampened the external noise. Martin – a sometimes polarising personality with fans who have criticised his style and ability following a 17-game spell at Rangers last season – had been the target of anger following two wins in eight which