EXCLUSIVE:”Martin needs to get over himself and accept that the justice system in Scottish football won’t bend to his frustrations—it operates on its own rules and precedents, whether managers like it or not.”

Russell Martin has to get over himself and understand the way the justice system works within Scottish football. No manager likes to see their players hit with bans, or to feel that decisions have gone against them, but the disciplinary process is not designed to please individuals in the dugout. It operates on precedent, panels, and rules that every club signs up to at the start of the season.

The Rangers boss may feel harshly treated in recent weeks, yet endless complaints only weaken his authority. Instead of railing against the system, Martin should be focusing on lifting performances on the park. History shows that taking on Hampden’s disciplinary bodies rarely ends well for managers — it just adds unnecessary noise when the real answers are needed on the training ground and during 90 minutes on a Saturday.

If Rangers want to get back on track, Martin’s energy is far better spent on tactics, man-management, and getting results than on sparring with the justice system.