Rangers Fans Block Team Bus in Falkirk Amid Premiership Struggles

Rangers football club is facing intense fan backlash after a 1-1 draw with Falkirk that left the team with only one win in their first seven Premiership matches, positioning them eighth in the league. Supporters expressed their frustration by chanting against manager Russell Martin throughout the game and subsequently attempted to block the team bus from leaving the Falkirk Stadium, forcing the players to remain in the stadium tunnel. Police intervened to disperse the crowd, and Martin was escorted from the stadium via a separate exit for safety. Despite the hostility, Martin accepted full responsibility for the team's poor performance, stating that the players are giving their all and that he remains confident in his ability to turn things around. Former players David Weir and Kris Boyd acknowledged the fans' anger but cautioned against such protests, emphasizing that while emotions run high, obstructive actions do not help the situation. The club's management, including CEO Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell, are also under scrutiny as the team's poor form continues into the international break.