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Shankland Brace at Ibrox Deepens Rangers Crisis Under Russell Martin

Martin says he will not resign, leaving any decision on his future to the board after fans called for his sacking.

Overview

  • Hearts beat Rangers 2-0 at Ibrox for their first victory there since 2014, sending Derek McInnes’ side to the top of the Premiership.
  • Rangers are winless in five league matches under Russell Martin, the club’s worst opening for a manager in 47 years, and sit 10th in the table.
  • Home supporters booed throughout and chanted for Martin’s dismissal, with many also singing Nicolas Raskin’s name after the midfielder was left out again.
  • Martin told broadcasters he would not walk away and answered "We'll see" when asked if the hierarchy still support him.
  • Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd said there is "no way back" for Martin, while McInnes voiced empathy; a suggested handball by Lawrence Shankland before his first goal was not penalised.