🔗 Share this article Rangers fire Martin just 17 games. After just 17 games in charge, Russell Martin has been dismissed as Rangers manager, the club announced "although transition phases demand patience, outcomes didn't reach required standards". The manager's concluding fixture ended with a 1-1 stalemate against Falkirk on Sunday, after which he required security protection from the venue after fans tried to prevent the squad vehicle from exiting. Martin had faced mounting criticism and resistance from the club's followers following an underwhelming beginning to the term. The club waited until the end of September to achieve their initial Scottish Premiership victory, and the side endured a humiliating 9-1 aggregate defeat from Club Brugge during Champions League qualification in August. The announcement stressed that rebuilding processes demand time, however performances need to satisfy requirements. Essential Details Martin's leadership spanned 17 games Last fixture finished as a stalemate Required police escort after game Disappointing campaign opening Late September first league victory Substantial European setback against Belgian opponents Looking Ahead The search begins for a replacement coach to guide the Ibrox club onward while the organization seeks to reconstruct their season and restore successful performances.