# Fabrizio Romano Drops Bombshell on Russell Martin’s Future with Former Legend Ready to Join Rangers Immediately Despite Livingston Win
**Glasgow, September 29, 2025** – Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has rocked Scottish football with news that Rangers Football Club is set to sack head coach Russell Martin, despite a dramatic 2-1 victory over Livingston. The win, Rangers’ first in the Scottish Premiership this season, saw captain James Tavernier score a stunning volley in the 23rd minute, only for Mohamed Sylla to equalize. Substitute Max Aarons sealed the points with a 94th-minute strike, lifting Rangers to seventh with seven points from six games.
Yet, the triumph failed to silence the critics. Away fans booed Martin at full-time, chanting for his exit. Romano’s latest newsletter revealed: “Rangers’ hierarchy has decided – Martin’s position is untenable after the worst start in 47 years. Discussions are advanced for an immediate change, with a beloved club legend poised to step in.” A 1-0 Europa League loss to Genk, courtesy of ex-Celtic forward Hyeon-gyu Oh, followed a humiliating 6-0 aggregate Champions League qualifying defeat to Club Brugge and five winless league openers, including a toxic 2-0 home loss to Hearts. Martin’s possession-based approach, once hailed as visionary, has left Rangers eight points behind leaders Celtic after five matches.
Rangers icon Barry Ferguson is ready to step in. The 47-year-old, who won five league titles as captain, served as interim boss in February 2025 after Philippe Clement’s sacking, managing six wins in 15 games and a Europa League quarter-final run. In a recent Daily Record interview, Ferguson declared: “You know what the club means to me. I’d only return full-time – no more interim gigs. If they want me permanently, I’m there immediately.” His passion is undeniable, but his managerial stints at Clyde, Kelty Hearts, and Alloa drew mixed results.
Fan frustration is palpable, with protests and chants of “sacked in the morning” ringing out at Ibrox. Social media posts have branded Martin the worst Rangers manager in decades, with some demanding a taxi for him post-Livingston. Under new 49ers ownership, the board faces heat for supporting Martin after the Hearts defeat, but Romano hints at an announcement by Monday.
Ferguson’s return could ignite a revival, blending nostalgia with grit. For a fanbase desperate for silverware since 2021, this bombshell offers hope – or a high-stakes gamble.
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