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Rangers Manager Russell Martin Faces Intensifying Pressure Before Falkirk Trip

Back-to-back European losses have triggered reviews of alternatives following a hotel confrontation with executives.

Overview

  • Rangers have lost their first two Europa League games, including a 2-1 defeat at Sturm Graz, and sit eighth in the Premiership with five wins from 16 under Martin.
  • Daily Record coverage frames Sunday’s visit to Falkirk as a must-win for the under-fire manager, with multiple pundits warning only a sustained run of victories can preserve his job.
  • A leaked video shows supporters confronting CEO Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell in the team hotel in Graz, reflecting escalating fan unrest and ongoing protests.
  • Martin says the team’s issues are mental rather than tactical and urges that protests not become personal, while acknowledging results must change quickly.
  • Media reports state Rangers are assessing alternatives, with Sean Dyche and Steven Gerrard linked, as transfer scrutiny grows over costly signings such as Youssef Chermiti; Football Insider adds that defender Clinton Nsiala could wait on any managerial decision before moving.