Overview
- Rangers’ 2-0 home loss to Hearts left the club 10th in the Premiership and winless after five league matches, with loud calls for Russell Martin to be sacked.
- Organised supporter groups, including the Union Bears, publicly urged the removal of Martin and chief executive Patrick Stewart, escalating pressure on the hierarchy.
- The board has maintained public backing for Martin despite the unrest, with coverage noting recent talks and a stance that the summer rebuild needs time.
- Martin rejected claims that tactics are to blame, saying players are "scared" at Ibrox, drawing sharp criticism from former players and pundits who argue his approach is failing.
- A Loch Lomond bonding trip featuring wild swimming and a hike drew further scrutiny, as commentators questioned its timing and effectiveness while some fans tout replacements such as Steven Gerrard.