Rangers Sack Russell Martin, Kevin Muscat Leads Managerial Race

Rangers have sacked their manager Russell Martin after a poor run, marking the fourth straight season the club has changed managers amid disappointing league performances. Kevin Muscat, currently managing Chinese champions Shanghai Port and a former Rangers defender, has emerged as the early favorite to take over the managerial role, overtaking former Everton manager Sean Dyche. Steven Gerrard, who previously led Rangers to a league title in 2020-21, is also considered a strong candidate along with Danny Rohl, who recently left Sheffield Wednesday. The club faces a challenging situation, being significantly behind Celtic and Hearts in the league standings. Alongside managerial changes, Rangers and Celtic are reportedly interested in young midfielder Pierre Ekwah, who is seeking to leave Saint Etienne, while Rangers missed out on signing 21-year-old striker Karl Etta Eyong, now attracting interest from Barcelona. The managerial appointment and transfer activities reflect Rangers' urgent efforts to regain competitiveness in the Scottish Premiership.