RUSSELL Martin fears three consecutive defeats will have caused negativity to seep into Southampton supporters ahead of the play-offs.
The Saints have now been beaten by Cardiff, Leicester and Stoke in eight days, having hoped to mount an automatic promotion charge, and must now rely on the play-offs.
Tyrese Campbell netted the only goal for the Potters at St Mary’s in the 36th minute, driving into the box and finishing through the legs of goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Speaking after the match, Martin said: “It’s been a disappointing week. I really hoped we could bounce back after the past two defeats, but we haven’t been able to do it.
“My fear is the last week will really change how people feel about the season. If we end up on the points we ended up in and won three games, it’s a very different feeling.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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