Martin dismisses Canary critics

Last updated : 27 September 2010 By BBC Sport

He told BBC Radio Norfolk: "Maybe there's a few grumbling, but I think they have been good to me on the whole.

"I don't really notice it on a Saturday. If it's me that's fine, it's about opinions."

He added: "I know myself when I've played okay and when I haven't and the gaffer would tell me that.

As a back four I don't think we've been cut open by anyone so far

Norwich City defender Russell Martin

"Maybe I'm not the sort of player who makes last-ditch tackles or things like that, I like to think it's because I get myself into positions where I don't need to do that."

Norwich were applauded off the pitch on Saturday despite a 2-0 home defeat by Hull City.

Paul Lambert's side were undone by two late goals leaving Martin to reflect on a result he feels fails to reflect the performance.

"It was disappointing because people will look at it and say we conceded two goals at home, but as a back four I don't think we've been cut open by anyone so far," he said.

"We feel pretty solid, especially with Andrew Crofts in front to protect us."

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The Championship's bottom side Leicester visit Carrow Road on Tuesday off the back of a 6-1 defeat by fellow strugglers Portsmouth.

"I watched the game, they're a good side Leicester, I think they're in a false position at the minute," Martin added.

"A wounded animal is a dangerous animal, as my old manager used to tell me.

"Paulo Sousa will want them to play in a certain way but they've got Steve Howard so they can change it up, he's a real threat."

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport