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Rangers Sack Russell Martin After Five Months Following Falkirk Fan Unrest

The decision follows a torrid five-month spell defined by a 9-1 loss to Club Brugge, just one league win in seven, fan protests that required a police escort.

Overview

  • The club confirmed Martin’s departure in a statement and said assistants Matt Gill and Mike Williamson have also left.
  • A 1-1 draw at Falkirk left Rangers eighth in the Premiership and 11 points off leaders Hearts as supporters blocked the team bus and Martin exited under police protection.
  • Martin’s tenure featured a 9-1 aggregate defeat to Club Brugge in Champions League qualifying and back-to-back Europa League losses to Genk and Sturm Graz.
  • He won five of 17 matches across all competitions and just one of seven league games during a 123-day stint reported as the shortest for a permanent Rangers manager.
  • Rangers will now launch an expedited search during the international break, with reports naming Steven Gerrard and Danny Rohl among early candidates.