Russell Martin to pay the price at Rangers as Andrew Cavenagh faces mutiny
Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises wouldn’t have thought they would have to sack Russell Martin at Rangers after just a few months in charge.
The Ibrox faithful voiced their frustration against Hearts, with Derek McInnes’ team securing the three points in Glasgow with a 2-0 win on 13 September.
With the Scottish manager under immense pressure before kick-off against the Jambos, there appears to be no way back for him in G51.
While Cavenagh has given Martin the vote of confidence for now, the Glaswegian outfit’s chairman may need to make a drastic call sooner rather than later.
Andrew Cavenagh to sack Russell Martin to avoid Rangers fan mutiny
Cavenagh and the 49ers had promised to bring the good times back to the Gers after completing their takeover a few months back, but there have been some teething issues.
The US consortium backed Martin at Ibrox in the previous transfer window with a net spend of £20million, but there’s nothing to show for it.
While the Americans may feel the Scottish manager needs more time at the Light Blues, the businessmen must have a plan in place as they’ve invested a significant amount of money.
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses |
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The Ibrox faithful are looking to boycott the Hibernian game in the Premier Sports Cup on 20 September, and that may incentivise Cavenagh to make a change in the dugout.
It arguably won’t be long before supporters in G51 demand answers from the boardroom for backing the 39-year-old head coach.
The former Southampton boss’ sacking seems inevitable at the Glaswegian outfit, and delaying it could potentially lead to more toxicity among the fanbase.
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Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell also need Ibrox assessment
Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell’s futures at Ibrox should come under the scanner as the Gers find themselves in a crisis.
Rangers risk missing out on the Premier Sports Cup by keeping Martin in charge, and they are arguably out of contention for the league title.
If things get any worse, the Scottish manager’s continued failures will certainly reflect poorly on the likes of Stewart and Thelwell.
Supporters undoubtedly have the power to force Cavenagh to hold Martin accountable and look for a replacement immediately.
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