Despite publicly backing Russell Martin, Rangers’ decision-makers have already begun contacting potential replacements as they prepare for the possibility of life without the embattled manager. The Ibrox board faces intense pressure after Martin oversaw one of the club’s worst season starts in recent memory. Following elimination from the Champions League and a five-game winless streak in the Premiership including a loss to Hearts Rangers sit nine points behind the league leaders.
While the club insists Martin’s job is safe for now, privately they are making contingency plans, with calls being made to several possible candidates. According to Keith Jackson on a recent live broadcast, a decision on Martin’s future could come as soon as this weekend, particularly if Rangers lose to Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.
Jackson stressed that preparing alternatives is a necessary step, highlighting the precarious position Martin currently holds. Scott McDermott, who witnessed the tense atmosphere following the Hearts defeat, expressed surprise Martin remains in charge but said the contingency planning is expected. He added that sporting director Kevin Thelwell’s role includes anticipating such scenarios and knowing potential successors, regardless of the current manager’s standing.
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