rangers sack Manager russell Martin following Fan Protest, He Seeks Refuge with Girlfriend in Loch Lomond
Glasgow, Scotland – October 8, 2025 – Rangers Football Club has parted ways with head coach Russell Martin after a dismal start to โขthe season, culminating in a dramatic confrontationโ with supporters following a 1-1 drawโ against Falkirk on Sunday. Martin was seen escaping the fallout with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder, reportedly taking refuge withโค a swimโ in Lochโ Lomond.
Martin’s tenure at Ibroxโ lasted just seven league games, with only one win recorded alongside two losses in Europa League matches. The club’s form sparked significant frustration among fans, leading to a sit-down protest that blocked the team bus from leaving Falkirk Stadium.
Police were called to disperse the โขcrowd, eventually using batons and mounted officers to clear a path for the team bus. Fansโ reportedly โฃshouted at Martin as he was drivenโค away under police escort.
Chairman andrew โคCavenagh confirmed the decision to remove Martin, stating: “Rangers football Club confirms that โคit has partedโค company with head coach Russell Martin. While all transition periods require some time, results haveโค not met the โขclub’sโค expectations.” Assistantโ head coach Matt Gill โand first-team coach Mike Williamson will also be departing.
Prior to his dismissal, Martin had attempted a team-bonding exercise in the countryside ahead โof โขthe seasonโข opener against Motherwell.
The club isโ now reportedly โคconsidering Steven Gerrard as a potential replacement, four years after his successful first spell โฃat Ibrox where โขhe led the team toโค the Scottish Premiership title. Rangers chiefs aim to appoint aโ new manager โbefore their next fixture on Saturday,โข October 18 against Dundee United.