LFC Live - Exclusive: Rangers preparing to sack Russell Martin this month

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Wayne Veysey

Thu 4 September 2025 11:17, UK

Rangers are preparing to sack Russell Martin this month despite Kevin Thelwell’s public show of support, sources have told Football Insider.

The Ibrox manager is fighting for his job following a wretched start to his reign since his summer arrival.

Sources close to the Rangers board say there is a growing expectation within the club that Martin will be gone by the end of September.

Only a dramatic turnaround in results and performances will be enough to keep the 39-year-old in his role, and even that may not prevent a change in the dugout, with the club already tentatively exploring potential alternatives.

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It is believed that a cabal of Rangers legends have made it clear to the hierarchy that Martin is not up to the task of transforming the team’s fortunes.

This comes after sporting director Thelwell insisted in an interview with RangersTV that he is “certain” the under-pressure boss will turn things around after a rocky start.

Martin, who took over at Rangers in June following a stint at Southampton, has faced calls for his dismissal after securing just three victories in his first 11 games at the helm.