🔗 Share this article Rangers fire head coach Martin after 17 fixtures. After just 17 games in charge, Russell Martin has been dismissed as Rangers manager, as the club declared "while all transition periods require some time, outcomes didn't reach required standards". The manager's concluding fixture ended with a 1-1 stalemate against Falkirk on Sunday, following which he needed a police escort from the venue as spectators sought to halt the team coach from leaving. Increasing scrutiny had been directed at Martin and opposition from Ibrox supporters amid a poor start to the season to the term. The club waited until the end of September to secure their first Scottish Premiership victory, following the humiliating an embarrassing 9-1 total setback versus Belgian side Club Brugge in European playoff matches last August. Officials highlighted that rebuilding processes demand time, however performances must meet expectations. Essential Details The coach's appointment concluded after 17 fixtures Last fixture finished as a stalemate Required police escort after game Underwhelming term beginning First domestic success in late September Substantial European setback against Belgian opponents What's Next The process starts for a new head coach to lead Rangers onward as the football side works to rejuvenate their season and restore successful performances.