A Spanish manager who once sued Barcelona over his dismissal from the La Liga club is now in the frame to become the next Rangers boss, with the Ibrox hotseat vacant.
McCoist reacts to Martin's sacking at Ibrox
Russell Martin is now a former Gers manager, with the club finding it impossible to justify keeping hold of him any longer, following yet more dropped points in the Scottish Premiership.
Speaking on talkSPORT on Monday [via The National], Rangers legend Ally McCoist gave his thoughts on the decision to sack Martin, actually criticising the players in part, as well as the Englishman.
"It's easy to blame the manager; that's where the buck stops, that is where the responsibility is, at the manager's door. We all know that is what happens. But the players have got to take some responsibility as well. Some of the defending...
Former player and TV pundit Ally McCoist is pictured inside the stadium
"Sometimes when you get on the pitch, you have got to take responsibility, and Rangers just look like wee boys."Falkirk outran Rangers, they outfought Rangers. And that can happen occasionally but it's been happening on a regular basis. Not good enough."
Spanish manager linked with Rangers hotseat
According to AS [via Sport Witness], Quique Setien is now a potential contender to become Rangers' next manager, having quit his role at Beijing Guoan. Personal reasons are cited as being key to the decision, with the Spaniard finding it difficult being so far away from his family in China and wanting a return to Europe.
Quique Setien
Setien would be an intriguing choice by Rangers, with the 67-year-old having a long and distinguished career in management, and taking charge of over 500 matches.In fact, he even managed Barcelona for a short period, and sued Barca back in 2020 after his spell in charge ended with a humiliating loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, claiming they did not fulfill his contract in regards to a payout.
"In my case, Quique Setien, it is public and well known that on August 17, both the club and the president announced my dismissal with immediate effect. However, it was not until yesterday, September 16 (one month later), when they sent me, for the first time, the written communication of said dismissal (without any settlement)."
Quique Setien's managerial career Matches Points per game
Beijing Guoan 32 2.00
Villarreal 39 1.54
Barcelona 25 2.08
Real Betis 94 1.48
Las Palmas 78 1.23
CD Lugo 258 1.45
CD Logrones 20 1.05
Guinea 1 0.00
Poli Ejido 3 1.33
Racing Santander 36 1.78
Setien has managed 10 clubs in total, including Racing Santander and Villarreal, and if Rangers feel a hugely experienced figure is needed after the younger Martin, he could be a shrewd appointment.
Reaction to Setien coming in could be mixed, however, with Gers supporters potentially a more proven boss in British football, and a younger choice.