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Late Win Buys Martin Time at Rangers as Scrutiny Intensifies

Public expressions of support contrast with rising speculation over replacements.

Overview

  • Max Aarons scored in the 94th minute to seal a 2-1 victory at Livingston, giving Rangers their first Premiership win and lifting them to eighth, seven points behind Celtic and nine off leaders Hearts.
  • Rangers fans again chanted for Russell Martin to be sacked at full-time, with banners and protests continuing despite the late win.
  • Pundits called the result a temporary reprieve, with Sky Sports' Kris Boyd saying it "papered over the cracks" and former scout Mick Brown telling Football Insider the manager's job is no safer.
  • Bookmakers have opened a next-manager market naming Sean Dyche and Steven Gerrard among early favourites, as Football Insider reports the club has assessed contingency options.
  • The troubled start includes a 9-1 Champions League play-off defeat to Club Brugge and a Europa League loss to Genk, with a trip to Sturm Graz next in Europe.