Peterborough United's former captain Russell Martin has officially been announced as the new manager of Leicester City in League One. Martin, who previously led Southampton to promotion from the Championship, takes over from Gary Rowett after the Foxes were relegated for the first time since the 2008-09 season. This new role marks a significant step in Martin's managerial career, following a challenging period at Southampton and a brief stint with Rangers. During his time at Peterborough United, Martin made 66 appearances between 2008 and 2010, contributing to the club's promotion from League One. His connection to the club remains strong, as he was part of the team that achieved automatic promotion as runners-up to Leicester City. Meanwhile, former Posh boss Darren Ferguson was considered a candidate for the Leicester job but is now likely to take over at League Two side Salford City. Martin will face off against Luke Williams, who was his assistant at Milton Keynes and Swansea, adding an intriguing subplot to their upcoming matches.