Rangers have sacked head coach Russell Martin after simply 17 video games in control of the membership.
The choice comes after the most recent setback, a 1-1 draw with Falkirk.
It leaves Rangers languishing eighth within the SPL, on as many factors however 11 behind leaders Hearts.
The aftermath turned bitter as pissed off supporters confronted the staff bus, prompting police to escort Martin and his workers away from the stadium.
The membership confirmed the choice in an announcement on Sunday night, acknowledging that “whereas all transition intervals require a while, outcomes haven’t met expectations.”
Appointed in June on a three-year deal by Rangers’ new American possession group, Martin arrived with hopes of ushering in a brand new period of stability and fashionable soccer philosophy.
As a substitute, his tenure rapidly unravelled amid a string of disappointing outcomes and rising unrest amongst followers.
Rangers’ season started in disarray, with the membership enduring a humiliating 9–1 combination defeat to Membership Brugge within the Champions League play-offs.
Their home kind fared little higher – it took till late September for the staff to register their first league win, and a sequence of irritating attracts left them struggling to seek out momentum.
Martin leaves having gained simply one in every of his seven league fixtures, with a complete of 5 victories in all competitions throughout his quick reign.
Along with Martin’s departure, assistant Matt Gill and first-team coach Mike Williamson have additionally left the membership.
Rangers launched an official assertion expressing gratitude to the outgoing teaching workers:
“Russell and his workers have labored exceptionally arduous all through their time on the membership. We thank them for his or her efforts and want them properly for the longer term.
“Additional updates from the membership will observe in the end.”
