Troy Deeney has warned that Russell Martin is in danger of losing the Rangers dressing room altogether amid growing unrest at Ibrox.
The former Watford captain, known for his honest and forthright opinions, believes the atmosphere behind the scenes has turned increasingly toxic following the club’s dismal start to the season.
Deeney revealed he has “heard worrying things” about the mood among the Rangers players, suggesting confidence in Martin’s leadership and tactical approach is rapidly fading.
“From what I’ve heard, a lot of the lads don’t really believe in what’s going on anymore,” Deeney said. “Once that happens in a dressing room, it’s almost impossible to turn things around. When players stop buying in, results go with it — and that’s exactly what we’re seeing at Rangers right now.”
Rangers’ struggles have been well documented, with the team suffering a series of disappointing results both domestically and in Europe. Thursday night’s Europa League defeat to Sturm Graz only deepened the crisis, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning Martin’s future.
Deeney, who has experienced both dressing-room turmoil and promotion-winning campaigns in his own career, believes Martin may soon reach the point of no return.
“I’ve seen this situation before,” he added. “When you lose the players, you lose the club. It’s not about tactics anymore — it’s about trust, belief, and accountability. Once that’s gone, it’s game over.”
The Rangers board has so far resisted calls to part ways with Martin, but pressure continues to mount from supporters demanding immediate change. With crucial Premiership fixtures ahead, the next few weeks could prove decisive in determining whether Martin can salvage his tenure — or whether his time in Glasgow is nearing an end.
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