Russell Martin: Has Rangers boss lost backing of fans and board to turn tide?

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Rangers head coach Russell Martin is under intense scrutiny following a 2-0 defeat to Hearts, leaving the team in 10th place after five winless games. Fans expressed their discontent, chanting for his dismissal during the match. Despite his insistence on staying, the pressure mounts as the club struggles to meet expectations after a recent takeover. Observers question whether he can turn the situation around, with many fans fearing relegation if results do not improve.
Russell Martin: Has Rangers boss lost backing of fans and board to turn tide?
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Rangers head coach Russell Martin is under intense scrutiny following a 2-0 defeat to Hearts, leaving the team in 10th place after five winless games. Fans expressed their discontent, chanting for his dismissal during the match. Despite his insistence on staying, the pressure mounts as the club struggles to meet expectations after a recent takeover. Observers question whether he can turn the situation around, with many fans fearing relegation if results do not improve.

Key insights

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    Fan Discontent: Rangers fans are vocal about their dissatisfaction with Martin's performance.

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    Pressure to Perform: The team's poor start has intensified scrutiny on Martin's coaching abilities.

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    Historical Context: It's been 47 years since Rangers failed to win any of their opening five league matches.

Takeaways

The future of Russell Martin as Rangers coach remains uncertain amid growing fan unrest.

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