RUSSELL MARTIN’S disastrous Rangers tenure is over.
And talkSPORT BET have wasted no time in listing the potential candidates to take over the Ibrox hotseat, with the odds of the frontrunner SLASHED over the weekend.
Rangers fans have finally got their wish after yet another dismal display in the draw with Falkirk.
However, Martin being escorted across the park and into a private car away from the team bus, which had been blocked in by angry supporters, was a rather sad sight.
The calls from supporters started pretty early on in his reign, increasing after their humiliating 9-1 aggregate defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off, with fan protests at almost every game that has followed.
A win at Livingston last week probably gave him slightly longer, despite repeated chants of “Martin, get to f***” but Rangers have lost their two games since with a bit of a whimper.
The dire Falkirk showing was the straw that eventually broke the stubborn camel’s back, with a club statement reading: “Rangers Football Club confirms that it has parted company with Head Coach, Russell Martin.
“While all transition periods require some time, results have not met the club’s expectations.
“Assistant Head Coach, Matt Gill, and First-Team Coach, Mike Williamson, will also be departing.
“Russell and his staff have worked exceptionally hard throughout their time at the club. We thank them for their efforts and wish them well for the future.”
talkSPORT BET have priced up a next Rangers manager market as a result.
Next Rangers manager odds
talkSPORT BET odds
- Kevin Muscat 2/1
- Steven Gerrard 3/1
- Sean Dyche 3/1
- Gary O’Neil 6/1
- Barry Ferguson 8/1
- Danny Rohl 8/1
- Derek McInnes 10/1
Kevin Muscat has been the man for all the money and as big as 12/1 earlier this week, he’s now the 2/1 FAVOURITE to be the new manager.
Muscat has worked wonders in Australia and Asia and has similar credentials to Ange Postecoglou who was a huge success in Scotland.
Muscat has, however, been a frontrunner the last three times the job has become available so you have to wonder if that ship has sailed.
Steven Gerrard is the one many fans are desperate for and he’s next at 3/1, alongside Sean Dyche at the same price.
Gerrard remains out of work after leaving Saudi Arabia and may be attracted by the new ownership.
Gary O’Neil is 6/1 with Barry Ferguson and Danny Rohl at 8/1 and Derek McInnes a 10/1 shot.
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