Leicester beat Doncaster to ease pressure on boss Russell Martin
The Foxes claimed only their third league win of the campaign.
John Lundstram and Kamari Doyle secured a 2-1 Leicester win to ease the pressure on under-fire Russell Martin, who knew a defeat by Doncaster could have spelled the end of his reign as manager.
Two expert strikes in each half ensured an encouraging performance, albeit not a perfect one, did not go unrewarded as the hosts claimed only their third league win of the campaign although Warren O’Hora’s own goal ensured a nervous finale.
City’s anxiousness as they stuck assiduously – and some would say recklessly – to their policy of trying to play out from the back initially provided Rovers with encouragement.
But, as Martin eventually showed signs he might bend his possession-based principles, they were placed under increasing pressure.
After Emil Riis inexplicably turned the ball over from point-blank range, Lundstram thundered it home with a powerful left-footed finish after O’Hora steered Louis Page’s 44th-minute corner into his path.
Doyle’s effort on the hour was even more eyecatching, as he found the top corner from the edge of the box after collecting Luke Thomas’ pass.
In the 85th minute, Alfie May’s presence saw O’Hora to turn into his own net from Brandon Hanlon’s centre.