Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart Defends Club Stability Amid Fan Protest Plans

Rangers' CEO Patrick Stewart and head coach Russell Martin face fan protests amid a disappointing start to the season, with the team securing only three wins out of 12 games and sitting 10th in the Premiership. Stewart emphasized the importance of avoiding reactive managerial changes, highlighting the need for accountability across the club’s leadership and stressing that progress is being made behind the scenes despite poor results. Martin defended Stewart and the club’s hierarchy, praising their commitment to making Rangers sustainable and successful, and criticized past leadership for using the club for personal advancement. Fans’ group The Union Bears plan to protest before a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Hibernian, expressing frustration with the club’s performance and management. Despite fan dissatisfaction, both Stewart and Martin have the backing of the club's ownership and leadership, including chairman Andrew Cavenagh and sporting director Kevin Thelwell. The atmosphere at the training ground is reportedly positive, with strong player cohesion and professionalism, though there is concern that optimism may fade if results do not improve.