Leicester City supporters have been confronted with a shocking claim circulating online that head coach Russell Martin has declared a three-month shutdown of the football club. However, there is currently no credible evidence that Leicester City has announced any such shutdown.

Russell Martin was officially appointed Leicester City’s First Team Manager in June 2026 on a three-year contract running until 2029. The club confirmed that he would immediately begin preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, with Leicester competing in League One.

The alleged three-month shutdown would represent an extraordinary development for the club, particularly because Leicester are actively preparing for the new season. The club has already released information concerning Martin’s preparations, coaching staff and upcoming fixtures, all of which point toward normal football operations rather than a suspension of activities.

One of the biggest reasons the claim has attracted attention is the difficult period Leicester have experienced in recent seasons. Following successive relegations, the Foxes are now preparing for life in League One and have appointed Martin to oversee what the club hopes will be a major rebuilding process.

Martin has already spoken positively about the challenge ahead. Following his appointment, he said he was excited to begin working with the players and staff, while Leicester described his arrival as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 season.

The club has also continued to strengthen Martin’s coaching team. Conor Hourihane was appointed as assistant manager, while Rhys Owen joined as fitness coach. Leicester said the changes were being made ahead of the new season.

Most importantly, Leicester’s official fixture information confirms that the club is scheduled to begin its League One campaign away against Notts County on 15 August 2026, before hosting Burton Albion the following week. That scheduled campaign is inconsistent with a three-month shutdown announcement.

There has also been evidence of continued football activity during the summer. Leicester have been involved in pre-season preparations, with Martin assessing his squad and working on the team ahead of competitive football. The club reported positively on a 2-1 pre-season victory over Bristol Rovers in July.

Therefore, while the headline claiming that Martin has “declared a three-month shutdown” may sound dramatic, it should not be presented as confirmed news. As of the latest available information, Leicester City remains operational and is preparing for the upcoming League One season.

Supporters should be particularly cautious with social-media posts using phrases such as “SHOCKING NEWS,” “OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT,” or “SEE MORE” when no corresponding statement has been published by the club.

For now, the confirmed story is that Russell Martin is leading Leicester City into a new season and attempting to rebuild the club following its recent difficulties—not that the club has been shut down for three months.