Russell Martin is under intensifying pressure at Rangers after a leading talkSPORT host delivered a scathing assessment of his tenure, adding fuel to speculation over his future at Ibrox.
The 0-2 defeat to Hearts at Ibrox has left Martin fighting for his position, with fans openly turning on him and voicing their frustration throughout the match. The result also marked a historic win for Derek McInnes’ side, ending a 4,052-day wait for victory in Govan, and further deepening the crisis engulfing Rangers.
Speaking on talkSPORT, the pundit did not mince his words when analysing Martin’s reign, branding it “directionless” and “completely out of his depth.” He questioned whether the Rangers boss has the authority, tactical plan or leadership qualities needed to halt the club’s alarming slide.
“Rangers look lost under Martin. There’s no identity, no urgency, and no belief. This isn’t a slump — it’s a manager who has run out of answers,” the host declared in a brutal putdown.
The comments echo the growing sentiment among supporters, many of whom have already called for a change in the dugout. The atmosphere at Ibrox during the Hearts defeat was described as “mutinous,” with sections of the home support demanding Martin’s departure before full-time.
Rangers’ board now face a critical decision, with the club already losing ground in the Scottish Premiership title race. While Martin has insisted he will not walk away, the mounting external criticism — now amplified by national broadcasters — has only increased the sense that his position is becoming untenable.
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