Rangers sack Russell Martin following 17 games.
Rangers have terminated Russell Martin's contract as head coach following 17 matches, as the club declared "although transition phases demand patience, outcomes didn't reach required standards".
The 39-year-old's final game concluded with Sunday's 1-1 tie away to Falkirk, subsequently necessitating law enforcement accompaniment to leave the stadium after fans tried to block the team bus from departing.
Increasing scrutiny had been directed at Martin and opposition from Ibrox supporters following an underwhelming beginning to the term.
It took Rangers until late September to secure their first domestic triumph, following the humiliating an embarrassing 9-1 total setback from Club Brugge in European playoff matches in August.
The announcement stressed that transition periods require patience, yet outcomes need to satisfy requirements.
Essential Details
- Russell Martin's tenure lasted 17 matches
- Concluding game ended 1-1
- Required police escort after game
- Poor start to season
- Late September first league victory
- Substantial European setback against Belgian opponents
Future Considerations
The process starts for a new head coach to direct the team ahead as the football side aims to rebuild their campaign and restore winning ways.
