🔗 Share this article Ibrox side sack Russell Martin following 17 games. Rangers have terminated Russell Martin's contract as head coach following 17 matches, as the club declared "although transition phases demand patience, performances fell short of targets". The 39-year-old's final game concluded with Sunday's 1-1 tie away to Falkirk, subsequently necessitating law enforcement accompaniment to leave the stadium when supporters attempted to halt the team coach from leaving. Martin had faced mounting criticism and resistance from the club's followers following an underwhelming beginning to the season's commencement. Rangers required until September's conclusion to secure their first domestic triumph, following the humiliating a devastating 9-1 combined loss versus Belgian side Club Brugge during Champions League qualification in August. The announcement stressed that rebuilding processes demand time, but ultimately results should reach anticipated levels. Main Developments Russell Martin's tenure lasted 17 matches Final match resulted in 1-1 draw Law enforcement intervention post-match Poor start to season Initial Premiership win in September Substantial European setback against Belgian opponents Looking Ahead The search begins for a new head coach to direct the team onward as the football side seeks to reconstruct their term and regain winning ways.