One of Portsmouth’s greatest forwards, Jermain Defoe, has expressed interest in taking over the managerial role recently vacated by former Southampton boss Russell Martin at Rangers.
Between April and June, Southampton supporters believed that a few strong performances—particularly against rivals Portsmouth—could help erase the pain of their Premier League struggles. Fast forward four months, and October has brought a harsh reality check: the team now trails behind Portsmouth. While fans are urged to stay optimistic, the growing pattern of managerial turmoil from Fratton Park to St. Mary’s feels increasingly absurd.
Russell Martin’s dismissal from Rangers may no longer be breaking news, but the latest buzz centres on who might step into his shoes—and Jermain Defoe seems intrigued by the opportunity.
The former Portsmouth striker told *Sky Sports*, as quoted by *The Scottish Sun*:
> “I’ve completed all my coaching badges, and if I had the chance to return to that club and help this group of players, it would be a no-brainer.”
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