Russell Martin

Rangers sack Russell Martin following disastrous start to season

Rangers sack Russell Martin following disastrous start to season

Rangers have parted ways with head coach Russell Martin after a dismal start to the season, Afrosport reports. The 39-year-old has been dismissed after just 17 games in charge as Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Falkirk left the team eighth in the Scottish Premiership standings, 11 points behind leaders Hearts. Martin, who needed a police escort after the game as angry fans confronted the team bus, was...

Ex-Southampton boss Russell Martin named Rangers new head coach

Ex-Southampton boss Russell Martin named Rangers new head coach

Scottish Premiership heavyweights Rangers have announced former Southampton boss Russell Martin as their permanent head coach on a three-year deal, Afrosport reports. The 39-year-old was previously in charge of the Saints, leading them to Premier League promotion from the Championship for the 2024-25 season but was dismissed last December as the south coast oufit sat bottom of the table, a position they never left and ultimately...

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Russell Martin leaves Southampton after 13th Premier League loss of the season

Southampton have dismissed manager Russell Martin following the heavy 5-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur at St. Mary's in the Premier League on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The 38-year-old led the Saints to promotion last season by beating Leeds United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. Southampton have however failed to start the season strongly with only one win and 13 losses from 16 games which has...

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Southampton receive Onuachu boost ahead of Tottenham clash

Southam have received a boost with the availability of Paul Onuachu ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at St. Mary's, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward has missed the Saints last three league matches due to injury but is available for selection in what is an important game in the quest for survival. Southampton boss Russell Martin stated that the availability of Onuachu offers...

Southampton boss Martin provides positive injury update on Paul Onuachu

Southampton boss Martin provides positive injury update on Paul Onuachu

Southampton manager Russell Martin has been handed a huge boost ahead of their Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday, Afrosport reports. Martin, 38, believes that Nigeria international Paul Onuachu will be available to face the Seagulls, allaying any fears of a long-term problem for the lanky forward, who sustained an injury in their 3-2 loss to Liverpool at the St. Mary's Stadium...