Rangers dismiss Russell Martin after 17 matches.
Rangers have terminated Russell Martin's contract as head coach following 17 matches, with the club stating "although transition phases demand patience, results have not met expectations".
The 39-year-old's final game was the 1-1 draw at Falkirk on Sunday, following which he needed a police escort from the venue after fans tried to prevent the squad vehicle from exiting.
The coach encountered growing disapproval and opposition from Ibrox supporters amid a poor start to the season to the season's commencement.
The club waited until the end of September to achieve their initial Scottish Premiership victory, and the side endured a devastating 9-1 combined loss from Club Brugge in the Champions League play-offs in August.
The announcement stressed that rebuilding processes demand time, yet outcomes should reach anticipated levels.
Main Developments
- Martin's leadership spanned 17 games
- Last fixture finished as a stalemate
- Needed security following match
- Poor start to season
- First domestic success in late September
- Heavy European defeat to Club Brugge
Future Considerations
The process starts for a replacement coach to lead Rangers onward as the club aims to rebuild their season while reestablishing competitive form.
