# Andrew Cavenagh Makes Russell Martin Sack Decision Just Hours Before Livingston Match
**Glasgow, September 28, 2025** – In a dramatic turn at Ibrox, Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has reportedly solidified his stance on under-fire head coach Russell Martin, opting against an immediate sacking despite mounting fan fury. The decision, hashed out in a tense boardroom summit on Friday evening—just hours before Sunday’s crucial Scottish Premiership clash with Livingston—signals unwavering support for the beleaguered boss, even as Rangers languish in 11th place with zero league wins.
The revelation comes amid Rangers’ nightmarish start to the season. Martin’s side has endured four draws and a humiliating 2-0 home defeat to Hearts, capping a winless Premiership run. Their European woes compound the misery: a 9-1 aggregate thrashing by Club Brugge in Champions League playoffs dumped them into the Europa League, where a 1-0 loss to Genk on Thursday night ignited fresh protests. Fans, chanting “Russell Martin, get out of our club,” gathered outside Ibrox pre-Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup, demanding Martin’s head alongside chief executive Patrick Stewart’s.
Cavenagh, the American tycoon steering 49ers Enterprises’ summer takeover, flew in from the US for the Genk debacle. Post-match, he huddled with Martin in a 20-minute sit-down. Speaking to Sky Sports News on Friday, Martin dismissed sack rumors outright: “The chat with Andrew was nothing out of the ordinary. He reiterated his full backing—we’re aligned on pushing for the title.” Sources confirm Cavenagh’s verdict: no knee-jerk reaction, with focus shifting to upcoming fixtures against Livingston, Sturm Graz, and Falkirk.
Journalist Keith Jackson, via the Daily Record Hotline, echoed the sentiment: “Cavenagh’s made his decision—he’s backing Martin long-term.” Yet, this gamble irks supporters. Finance expert Dan Plumley warns that prolonged protests could slash revenues, hitting Cavenagh and the 49ers in the pocket. “Fan boycotts would force a rethink,” Plumley noted, as Rangers legends like Ally McCoist issued a curt “Not yet” on Martin’s fate.
For Martin, it’s do-or-die at Livingston. A win could quell the storm; defeat might tip the scales. “We must hunt the top—starting Sunday,” Martin pledged, refusing to shoulder blame and instead lambasting players and refs. With credibility in tatters, the pressure cooker at Ibrox boils over. Cavenagh’s bold call buys time, but results will dictate if it’s genius or folly.
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