“Unbelievable Rangers Shock: 49ers’ Unexpected Russell Martin Stance Reveals Ibrox’s Hidden Crisis!”

A figure with strong ties to the football world has shared insights on Russell Martin’s future at Rangers. Despite backing from the club, recent unsettling signs have left one insider deeply concerned about Martin’s position.

Following the takeover by new owners 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh, one of their initial moves was appointing a head coach. Martin, who previously managed at Southampton, was chosen for the role.

However, after a shaky start to the season and a style of play that has failed to impress many, fans are growing restless.

This disconnect was evident on Sunday when Rangers secured a 2-1 victory over Livingston with a last-minute goal from Max Aarons.

Yet, the celebrations were short-lived as supporters quickly voiced their frustration and called for Martin’s dismissal following another underwhelming display.

Mick Brown, a well-connected scout familiar with the 49ers’ involvement at Premier League club Leeds United, expressed surprise at the decision to continue backing Martin given the weekend’s events.

Speaking to Football Insider, Brown said: “Martin’s job is no more secure now than it was last week. Rangers having to rely on a stoppage-time winner at Livingston highlights the struggles they’re facing.

This should have been a straightforward game, but they ended up battling hard to scrape a late win.

Although the three points are important, it won’t calm the growing concerns. The fans are clearly unhappy, and it seems the dissatisfaction isn’t limited to just a few sections but has spread widely.

“The chants demanding his sacking are worrying. Honestly, I’m surprised he’s had the backing for this long.

Rangers hold high expectations—they need to be competing for trophies, not fighting tooth and nail just to beat Livingston. That’s the standard they’ve always set for themselves.”

After the game, Martin spoke to Rangers TV about the hard-fought win: “Before the match, I mentioned how much I believe the team is growing in spirit and unity. They’re running and fighting hard for each other, for us as coaches, and for the team as a whole.

“I’m proud of the players. The first half was probably our best yet; we played some excellent football and should have scored at least three goals but didn’t, which is frustrating.

The second half was very different. We lost control, the pitch conditions became tricky, and the opposition grew more aggressive. We missed chances to exploit that and hurt them more, but we didn’t move or play well enough.

The gap between the halves was too large, and that’s something we need to work on. Still, we deserved to win because of the first-half performance and the players’ determination to keep pushing. I’m really happy they got the victory they earned.”