Overview

• Rangers confirmed they have parted company with head coach Russell Martin, with assistant Matt Gill and first‑team coach Mike Williamson also departing.
• The move came hours after fans blocked the team bus following the Falkirk draw, with Martin escorted from the stadium by security and police.
• Martin leaves with five wins from 17 matches, only one league victory, and a Premiership position of eighth that is 11 points off leaders Hearts.
• A 9-1 aggregate loss to Club Brugge in Champions League qualifying and defeats in the opening Europa League fixtures compounded the pressure.
• Rangers’ defensive frailties include a club-worst run of 23 straight away games without a clean sheet, and reports link Steven Gerrard and Danny Rohl as potential successors during the international break.