Rangers Sack Martin After Poor Start; Gerrard Reportedly Poised for Return

Rangers Football Club has sacked manager Russell Martin after a poor start to the 2025 season, leaving the club eighth in the Scottish Premiership and 11 points behind league leaders. Martin's tenure lasted only 123 days, making him the shortest-serving manager in Rangers' history, and he left under hostile fan reaction following a 1-1 draw at Falkirk. Steven Gerrard, the club's last successful manager who led Rangers to their only title since 2011 in the 2020-21 season, is widely tipped as a potential replacement and is reportedly open to returning if given financial backing. Despite some struggles in his managerial career post-Rangers, Gerrard remains highly regarded by supporters who see his return as a way to restore stability and reconnect with the fanbase. The club's new American ownership, 49ers Enterprises, and chairman Andrew Cavanagh are under pressure to appoint the right manager to halt Rangers' decline and qualify for the Champions League again. Gerrard’s familiarity with the club and fans, combined with his proven winning record at Ibrox, makes him a favored candidate to steady the club amid ongoing turmoil.