Rangers fire Russell Martin following 17 fixtures.
Rangers have terminated Russell Martin's contract as head coach following 17 matches, with the club stating "while all transition periods require some time, outcomes didn't reach required standards".
The manager's concluding fixture was the 1-1 draw at Falkirk on Sunday, following which he needed security protection to leave the stadium when supporters attempted to block the team bus from departing.
The coach encountered growing disapproval and opposition from Ibrox supporters amid a poor start to the season to the term.
The club waited until the end of September to achieve their initial Scottish Premiership victory, while the team suffered a devastating 9-1 combined loss against Club Brugge during Champions League qualification last August.
Officials highlighted that transition periods require patience, but ultimately results need to satisfy requirements.
Main Developments
- The coach's appointment concluded after 17 fixtures
- Final match resulted in 1-1 draw
- Law enforcement intervention post-match
- Poor start to season
- First domestic success in late September
- Heavy European defeat to Club Brugge
What's Next
The search begins for a replacement coach to guide the Ibrox club forward while the organization works to rejuvenate their term while reestablishing competitive form.