The atmosphere turned mutinous as Hearts secured a hard-fought win, their first at Ibrox since 2013, with goals that exposed Rangers’ defensive fragility and lack of conviction in attack. The boos at full-time were deafening, with banners raised in protest and chants calling for change echoing across the famous old ground.
Rangers started brightly, but it was the visitors who struck first. Hearts capitalised on a defensive lapse to open the scoring midway through the first half, silencing Ibrox. Martin’s side tried to rally, but clear chances were wasted, and frustration grew as the minutes ticked away.
The second half brought more misery. A swift Hearts counter-attack punished Rangers’ high line, doubling the visitors’ advantage. Although Rangers pulled one back late on to give themselves hope, the comeback never materialised, and the final whistle was met with a cacophony of jeers.
The defeat means Rangers have now dropped crucial early-season points, with Martin struggling to unite a fractured dressing room amid ongoing tensions with key players. Fans, already angry over the Nicolas Raskin saga and a string of underwhelming results, made their feelings clear, demanding decisive action from the board.
For Hearts, the historic win was a statement of intent — proof they can compete with Scotland’s top sides. For Rangers, it was another night of despair, one that could mark the beginning of the end for Russell Martin’s tenure in the dugout.
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