Martin dismissed after fans surround team bus at Falkirk
Former Ibrox manager under strong consideration
Steven Gerrard is under strong consideration for a return to Rangers after the Scottish club confirmed the sacking of Russell Martin.
Martin’s ill-fated Ibrox tenure ended with the manager leaving the Falkirk Stadium via a side door and a waiting car after a 1-1 draw which left Rangers 11 points from the summit of Scotland’s top flight after just seven games. Furious fans had surrounded the Rangers team bus in Falkirk.
The Rangers board had been reluctant to part with Martin, who was only hired in June, despite vociferous protests from supporters. However, there was an understanding the 39-year-old’s position became untenable. Rangers have won only one of their top-flight games to date, which has been combined with dismal performances in Europe. Overall, Martin won only five of 17 competitive matches with a passive, muddled brand of football that earned him few friends.
