LIVE NEWS:Rangers manager Russell Martin has admitted that he has taken an unusual sense of enjoyment from the pressure and criticism surrounding his time at Ibrox, insisting he has learned to embrace the scrutiny “in a perverse way.”

The former Swansea City boss has been under mounting pressure after a mixed start to the season, with Rangers struggling to find consistency in the Scottish Premiership and in Europe. Supporters have grown frustrated with the team’s performances, and speculation about Martin’s future has been a constant backdrop since the summer.

But despite the criticism, Martin insists he has not been fazed by the spotlight that comes with managing one of Scotland’s biggest clubs.

“I’ve actually enjoyed the intensity of it in a perverse way,” Martin said. “It tests you, it challenges you, and it forces you to stay true to your beliefs. You quickly learn that at a club like Rangers, every decision, every performance, is magnified. But that’s also what makes this job so special.”

Rangers’ next run of fixtures could be decisive for Martin’s tenure, with key league games and cup commitments on the horizon. While his side has shown flashes of promise, consistency remains elusive, and patience among the fanbase is wearing thin.

The Ibrox hierarchy are understood to be keeping a close eye on results, but Martin remains determined to turn things around — and appears to be relishing the challenge, even under heavy fire.