'Nonsense' setback verdict from angry boss of big Leeds United promotion rival with blame taken

Southampton boss Russell Martin has declared his side’s defeat to Cardiff City as “unacceptable” and “nonsense” - the Saints squandering the chance to move level with Leeds United.

Fourth-placed Southampton approached Saturday afternoon’s Championship clash at Cardiff having won their last four league games, a run which had taken the Saints back to within three points of third-placed Leeds and with a game in hand.