The American businessman, who fronted the US-led consortium that completed a majority takeover of the club earlier this year, has flown in for urgent talks amid growing unrest in the stands and a dismal start to the season.
Rangers are winless in their opening five Premiership fixtures, sitting tenth in the table, while a damaging defeat to Hearts has further intensified calls for change. Supporters’ frustration has not only centred on Martin’s position but also on chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Thelwell, with fan groups planning protests ahead of the upcoming League Cup clash with Hibernian.
Former Ibrox defender Alan Hutton has described Cavenagh’s visit as “ominous” for Martin, warning that another poor result could leave the manager’s job hanging by a thread.
Cavenagh, who assumed the chairman role following the takeover, is expected to hold face-to-face discussions with Martin and other key figures during his stay. While there has been no official confirmation that a managerial change is imminent, sources close to the board suggest the next 48 hours could prove pivotal for the direction of the club.
For now, the spotlight remains firmly on Martin and his players, who know that nothing short of a convincing performance against Hibernian may be enough to ease the storm gathering over Ibrox.
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