# Rangers Training Footage Goes Viral as Star Walks Away from Training Ground Amid Turbulent Relationship with Coach
**Glasgow, September 17, 2025** – In a dramatic turn that’s sent shockwaves through Scottish football, exclusive training footage from Rangers FC’s Auchenhowie complex has exploded online, capturing a heated confrontation between star midfielder Mohamed Diomande and head coach Russell Martin. The clip, which has amassed over 500,000 views on social media platforms within hours, shows Diomande storming off the training pitch mid-session, visibly frustrated, as teammates and staff look on in stunned silence.
The incident, reportedly filmed during Tuesday’s closed-door session ahead of Rangers’ upcoming clash with Livingston, marks the latest twist in the increasingly strained relationship between the 22-year-old Ivory Coast international and Martin. Diomande, who joined Rangers from FC Midtjylland in January 2024 for a club-record £12 million, has been a standout performer this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists in limited starts. However, whispers of discord have circulated since Martin’s appointment in June 2025, following Philippe Clement’s sacking amid a trophyless campaign.
Sources close to the club reveal that tensions boiled over during a tactical drill when Martin substituted Diomande early, citing “disciplinary issues.” Eyewitnesses described the midfielder’s heated exchange with the coach, culminating in him hurling his bib to the ground and walking away from the training ground entirely. “It’s been building for weeks,” one insider told reporters. “Mohamed feels undervalued, especially after carrying the team through our away form woes. Russell’s possession-based style doesn’t suit his direct, box-to-box energy, and it’s led to public spats.”
The viral video, leaked via an anonymous fan account on X (formerly Twitter), has ignited fierce debate among Rangers supporters. Many back Diomande, viewing him as the club’s talisman in a season where Rangers languish in 10th place in the Scottish Premiership without a single win after five games. “This is what happens when you appoint a possession-obsessed coach who doesn’t get our players,” one fan tweeted, echoing sentiments from pundit Kris Boyd, who recently declared there’s “no way back” for Martin.
Yet, the fallout adds to Martin’s mounting pressures. Despite board support, as confirmed in a club statement, the coach vowed post-incident: “We’ll keep fighting until told otherwise. Incidents like this are part of the game, but unity is key.” Diomande, who declined to comment, was seen returning to the facility later that evening for a private meeting.
As Rangers prepare for their September 28 away fixture, this saga underscores deeper issues at Ibrox. With a recent American-led takeover injecting fresh investment, fans demand stability. Will this be the catalyst for change, or just another chapter in a turbulent season? Only time – and perhaps more viral moments – will tell.
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