Don Hutchison in disbelief over Rangers’ Russell Martin stance
Don Hutchison is completely baffled with the Rangers hierarchy after they continue to support Russell Martin despite the club’s woeful start to the season.
Rangers fans were furious after their 2-0 defeat to Hearts on 13 September which marked their first league defeat of the season.
The Gers remain winless in the Scottish Premiership as Rangers fans chanted to Martin “you’re getting sacked in the morning” with the travelling Hearts faithful.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 14 September that Rangers could sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as they desperately look to turn around a horrendous start to the campaign.
Former Liverpool midfielder Hutchison weighed in on the ex-Southampton boss’ dreadful tenure at the Ibrox.
Rangers worst start in 47 years frustrates Don Hutchison as board seemingly unalarmed
In five matches in the Scottish top-flight, Martin has failed to win any games, drawing on four occasions. and losing for the first time domestically against Hearts.
Ex-Scotland international Hutchison took to X (14 September) to blast the Gers hierarchy in response to. Sky Sports post highlighting the Glaswegian side’s worst start to a league campaign in nearly 50 years.
The former Everton midfielder said: “You would question the Rangers board if they are ok with this start to the season…”
Russell Martin on thin ice as Rangers fans grow increasingly impatient
Sitting 10th in the league (as of 13 September) and having crashed out of the Champions League in embarrassing style, the Ibrox is in a dark place right now.
The Englishman was hailed to be the man to take the Gers back to the golden days after struggling for numerous seasons.
Furthermore, Martin had once played for the blue half of Glasgow and possesses a deep understanding of what it means to play for the club.
| Russell Martin Rangers record as of 13 September | |
| Games managed | 12 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 4 |
However, his appointment has brought little joy in the first two months as fans continue to grow angry and impatient with the ex-Saints manager’s tactics and style.
Yet, sacking the former Swansea City boss may not be the answer with limited options in the managerial market and the Ibrox most certainly not a lucrative place to coach currently.
The board may continue to back the shaky project of Martin but the foundations have already broken as the walls continue to cave in in Glasgow.