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Max Wilkins

Thu 5 June 2025 10:53, UK

Tom English has spoken out after Rangers confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin.

The BBC Scotland reporter has been typically vocal throughout the Gers’ lengthy hunt for a new head coach in Govan.

This hasn’t come to an end now that the 39-year-old has been named as the successor to Barry Ferguson after his interim spell in charge.

English has made a sarcastic comment after the Gers confirmed the appointment of Martin ahead of the new Scottish Premiership campaign.

English shares reaction after Martin appoint at Rangers

It will come as a relief to supporters in G51 that a manager has finally been appointed after months of uncertainty surrounding the Light Blues.

This has seen high-profile links to Davide Ancelotti come and go, with the former Gers defender being selected ahead of the ex-Real Madrid assistant.

The new hierarchy at Ibrox have opted to bring in Martin, who has landed his first job since being sacked by Southampton in December.

This hasn’t necessarily been well-received by every supporter in Govan, but his style of play could prove to be easy on the eye in the upcoming campaign.

Regardless of the fan discourse surrounding the appointment, the process of picking a new head coach has finally come to an end, which can help kickstart the 49ers era.

This isn’t before English snuck in another sarcastic comment via X (5 June) after the Bears announced the appointment of Martin.

He simply said: “Never in doubt…”

Martin lands Rangers manager role

It felt at points as if Kevin Thelwell and Gretar Stiensson were struggling in their mission to bring in a new manager this summer.

Any worries have now ended with the appointment of Martin who has landed the job ahead of Steven Gerrard and Ancelotti atfer their links to the role.

It is clear that this uncertainty hasn’t gone down well with English, although there is little reason for complaint now that the Englishman has been appointed.