The Rangers board know their ambitious summer spending spree needs backed up with results on the pitch
Martin, however, still retains the support of the club’s hierarchy and is expected to remain in he dugout for this weekend’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final showdown against Hibs.
Irate supporters have been left questioning when the Gers board will finally decide to take action and part ways with the 39-year-old.
Javi Garcia’s Leeds United sacking proves Rangers’ new owners won’t put up with failing bosses
There’s already proof in the pudding that the club’s new American owners won’t tolerate failing managers for long. You just have to look at Javi Garcia’s ill-fated spell in charge of Leeds United in 2023 as a prime example.
The Spaniard was at the helm of the Yorkshire giants for approximately 72 days from the day of his appointment on February 21st until he was sacked on May 3rd, ensuring his tenure lasted 12 games and just over two months.
A cut-throat statement released by the club at the time of Garcia’s departure read: “Leeds United can confirm that Javi Gracia will leave the club after 12 games in charge. Zigor Aranalde, Mikel Antia and Juan Solla, who joined Gracias, will also leave the club. The remaining four games of the season will be overseen by experienced coach Sam Allardyce.”
Russell Martin failing to back up significant summer spend with results on the pitch
There’s no doubt that Martin has been backed financially during the summer transfer window, splashing out £26 million on 13 new players. However, the Gers board know their ambitious spend needs backed up with results on the pitch and based on the current situation, that is not materialising.
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That means it has now become imperative that Rangers book their spot at Hampden this weekend, having won their only domestic match so far this season in the competition against League One side Alloa Athletic.
Chairman Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises chief Paraag Marathe will also be cautiously aware that the previous trend before they took over the football club was that some managers, particularly Giovanni Van Bronckhorst, were dismissed too prematurely.
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