Rangers are believed to be drawing up contingency plans as pressure continues to mount on Russell Martin after a nightmare start to life at Ibrox.
The Light Blues’ hierarchy had initially backed the former Southampton boss following his summer arrival, but a string of poor results and unconvincing performances have left fans calling for change. Saturday’s defeat to Hearts was the latest setback, with supporters making their frustration clear both inside the stadium and across social media.
While no official decision has been made, Rangers chiefs are understood to be considering alternative options should results fail to improve. Names such as Scott Parker, Pascal Jansen, and Kjetil Knutsen have already been floated in discussions, while former boss Steven Gerrard has inevitably been mentioned by sections of the support.
The pressure on Martin is made worse by Celtic’s strong early-season form, which has widened the gap in the title race. With the Europa League group stage campaign also on the horizon, the Gers board face a crucial decision over whether to persist with their under-fire manager or make a swift change to steady the ship.
For now, Martin remains in charge, but the clock is ticking as Rangers weigh up their next move.
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