Overview

• Football Insider reports the board has begun assessing alternatives to Russell Martin and will judge his position over the next four matches before the international break.
• Rangers lost 1-0 to Genk in their Europa League opener, with Oh Hyeon-Gyu scoring after Jack Butland saved his penalty and Mohammed Diomande was sent off with a straight red.
• Supporter unrest intensified at Ibrox with anti-Martin chants and bouncy balls thrown onto the pitch, and some fans have threatened boycotts if he remains in charge.
• Media links suggest potential successors include Sean Dyche, Davide Ancelotti and Steven Gerrard, while the Daily Record says Gerrard’s representatives previously held two talks with 49ers Enterprises.
• Rangers sit 11th in the Scottish Premiership and face Livingston next, with further tests against Sturm Graz and Falkirk in the review window; chairman Andrew Cavenagh attended the Genk match and Martin said pre-arranged talks were planned.