Ibrox side fire Martin following 17 fixtures.
After just 17 games in charge, Russell Martin has been dismissed as Rangers manager, as the club declared "although transition phases demand patience, outcomes didn't reach required standards".
His last match in charge concluded with Sunday's 1-1 tie away to Falkirk, after which he required security protection to leave the stadium after fans tried to block the team bus from exiting.
Martin had faced mounting criticism from Rangers fans amid a poor start to the season to the season's commencement.
It took Rangers until late September to achieve their initial Scottish Premiership victory, and the side endured an embarrassing 9-1 total setback from Club Brugge in European playoff matches in August.
Officials highlighted that transition periods require patience, yet outcomes must meet expectations.
Key Points
- Martin's leadership spanned 17 games
- Last fixture finished as a stalemate
- Needed security following match
- Underwhelming term beginning
- Initial Premiership win in September
- Heavy European defeat to Club Brugge
Looking Ahead
The hunt commences for a replacement coach to direct the team ahead as the club seeks to reconstruct their term while reestablishing successful performances.