# Andrews Cavenagh Bombshell Drops Days Before Rangers vs Hibs: Russell Martin in the Firing Line as Things Move Quickly
**Glasgow, September 18, 2025** – In a dramatic turn of events at Ibrox, Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh is jetting in from the United States to take “full control” of the escalating crisis engulfing the club, just days before their crucial Premier Sports Cup quarter-final clash with Hibernian on Saturday. The American supremo’s unexpected arrival has sent shockwaves through the fanbase, with many interpreting it as a potential bombshell for under-fire head coach Russell Martin.
Cavenagh, leading the 49ers Enterprises consortium that took over Rangers in the summer, has previously backed Martin behind closed doors. However, the 39-year-old’s disastrous start to the season – winless in five Premiership games and languishing in 10th place – has fueled unprecedented fury among supporters. The recent 2-0 home defeat to Hearts was the final straw, prompting boos for Martin and chants demanding his sacking. Fan group Union Bears has organized a pre-match protest at Ibrox, targeting both Martin and CEO Patrick Stewart, with ticket sales for the Hibs game reportedly sluggish at around 25,000-30,000.
Former Rangers defender Alan Hutton warned that Martin should be “worried” by Cavenagh’s presence, suggesting the chairman could face a major decision on the dugout post-match. Journalist Michael Grant echoed this, noting that witnessing the toxic atmosphere firsthand might give the US owners a “reality check” on their manager’s future. While the board insists Martin retains their support for now, defeat to Hibs could force a public statement – one way or the other.
Things are moving quickly at Ibrox. Martin, appointed in June amid the ownership change, faces a sack timeline that could accelerate if the cup tie exposes deeper issues. Protests loom, attendance dips, and Cavenagh’s intervention signals the end of patience. Rangers fans, desperate for change, hope this bombshell heralds a new era – but for Martin, it might just be the beginning of the end.
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