Sun 5 October 2025 9:39, UK

Russell Martin isn’t the most popular figure at Rangers, and he has no one but himself to blame.

The Scottish manager is on thin ice in G51 after losing to Sturm Graz in the Europa League on 2 October, with the Gers losing their last five European fixtures under the new management.

Martin’s sacking feels inevitable at Ibrox, with the Light Blues’ domestic and European prospects looking bleak under the 39-year-old head coach.

The former Southampton boss has lost the faith of the fanbase and could potentially lose the backing of the American ownership soon, as he has arguably failed to compromise on his ideas.

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Martin was advised that not wearing a suit as a Gers manager would have consequences, Jonny McFarlane says.

The Scottish journalist reveals that he’s been told the Scottish manager ignored warnings of the Ibrox faithful not being pleased with his wardrobe decision.

Seeing the ex-Saints boss disregard a historic component of the job at the Glaswegian outfit should have been the first indication for Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises that he wasn’t the right person for the job.

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