Ibrox side sack head coach Martin following 17 fixtures.
After just 17 games in charge, Russell Martin has been dismissed as Rangers manager, as the club declared "even though rebuilding takes time, outcomes didn't reach required standards".
The manager's concluding fixture was the 1-1 draw at Falkirk on Sunday, subsequently necessitating law enforcement accompaniment away from the grounds when supporters attempted to halt the team coach from exiting.
Martin had faced mounting criticism and opposition from Ibrox supporters following an underwhelming beginning to the term.
The club waited until the end of September to record their maiden league win, while the team suffered a devastating 9-1 combined loss against Club Brugge in the Champions League play-offs during August.
The announcement stressed that transition periods require patience, yet outcomes need to satisfy requirements.
Essential Details
- Martin's leadership spanned 17 games
- Last fixture finished as a stalemate
- Required police escort after game
- Disappointing campaign opening
- First domestic success in late September
- Heavy European defeat to Club Brugge
Future Considerations
The search begins for a replacement coach to lead Rangers ahead as the club aims to rebuild their season while reestablishing successful performances.
