Souttar: Players failed bare minimum in Oxford thrashing

Leicester's worst league defeat ever sparks fan fury and questions over Martin's future.

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What happened. Leicester suffered a 4-0 defeat at Oxford, their worst league loss ever, prompting criticism of coach Martin and players.

• Captain Souttar says players lacked competitiveness and must take responsibility.
• Former player Matt Piper called it a 'sackable performance'.
• Martin's possession-based style has been heavily criticized.

“That's the bare minimum and we fell below that. We've got to take responsibility for that.”

— Harry Souttar

Pressure mounts on Martin as Leicester face questions over their direction after historic loss.

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