Rangers Supporters Association: Russell Martin ‘inaction’ is damaging club

The Rangers Supporters Association claimed inaction around Russell Martin is “damaging” the club as it demanded again to see the Ibrox boss axed.

The former Southampton head coach is under fire from a huge cross-section of the support dismayed by the start to the season.

Rangers’ 2-0 home defeat by Hearts on Saturday left the Light Blues in 10th position in the William Hill Premiership, having failed to win any of their first five league matches.

Martin, who took over in the summer, was panned by Rangers supporters throughout the game which confirmed their worst start to a league season in 47 years.

On Monday night, the Union Bears fan group called for Martin and chief executive Patrick Stewart to go while revealing protests have been planned for Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final clash against Hibernian at Ibrox if changes are not made.

The RSA, which had called for Martin’s departure over the weekend, released another statement of discontent on its X account which said: “The Rangers Supporters Association maintains our position regarding the head coach.

“The continued lack of visible action from the club is deeply concerning, especially in light of poor performances on the pitch and falling ticket sales.

“This inaction is damaging the club rather than helping it.

“We are also aware that our members clubs are being directly affected, with apathy already beginning to set in among supporters.

“The club must act now to resolve this situation and set out a clear strategy for the way forward.”