‘Absolutely unacceptable’ - Ally McCoist blasts handling of Rangers recruitment as game-changing player loaned out
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Jack Heath
Mon 15 September 2025 16:29, UK
Ally McCoist has slammed Rangers for their poor recruitment management after an exciting talent was shipped away for the season.
There is a dark and menacing cloud hanging over the Ibrox after Rangers fans called for Russell Martin to be sacked after a 2-0 defeat to Hearts (13 September).
Contrastingly, former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has urged the Rangers owners to back Martin despite the unrest amongst the Gers faithful.
Yet, when Rangers fans chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” with Hearts supporters on the weekend, it seems pretty indicative that many have had enough with the Englishman.
Ex-Teddy Bears striker McCoist hinted towards the club’s poor transfer decisions as just one of the many reasons for the club’s shocking start to the season.
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Speaking on talkSPORT (15 September), the Scotsman was angered by the state of his previous club as he cited the transfer strategy as one of the culprits.
McCoist was alarmed by the amount spent by the Glaswegian outfit as well as the club’s choice to send exciting winger Oscar Cortes out on loan for the season instead of retaining him at the Ibrox.
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The former forward said: “They’ve [Rangers] probably brought in about, I don’t know, £25million, whatever it may be.
“This is the one I can’t believe, he spent £4.5m on Oscar Cortes and put him out on loan, I mean that is just unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable recruitment.”
Considering the array of talent that Martin picked up during the summer window, many of the new arrivals have failed to hit the ground running.
Mikey Moore’s exciting loan move from Tottenham has already fallen flat with fellow Premier League player Nasser Djiga alarmingly inconsistent.
Antman’s initial burst of brilliance in the Champions League quickly subsided and Aasgaard has struggled to replicate his immense form for Norway.
Russell Martin Rangers record as of 13 SeptemberGames managed12Wins3Draws5Losses4(Source: Sofascore)
Thus far, only Djeidi Gassama has maintained his superb start to life in Glasgow but has also suffered due to the poor form of the Gers.
I worry for the former Southampton manager that this job is getting far too big for him given the immense expectation and pressure that comes with being the Rangers boss.
Time is running out for the Englishman as struggling new players mixed with diabolical tactics are creating a recipe for disaster.