Rangers Chiefs Stand by Martin Despite 1-0 Europa League Defeat to Genk
The Ibrox faithful voiced their frustration after Rangers’ 1-0 loss to Genk in the Europa League on Thursday, piling further pressure on embattled manager Russell Martin. However, the club’s hierarchy is resisting calls to sack him—for now.
The defeat, marked by a lackluster performance and a solitary second-half goal from Genk, deepened Rangers’ woes following a dismal start to the season. Fans chanted for Martin’s dismissal throughout the match, echoing their fury after a recent 2-0 Premiership loss to Hearts, which left Rangers languishing in 10th place after five games without a win—the club’s worst league start in 47 years.
Despite the growing unrest, Record Sport understands that Rangers’ leadership, including Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marthe, backed by the club’s new American owners, are standing by the 39-year-old manager. Martin is set to remain in the dugout for the upcoming Premier Sports Cup Semi-final against Celtic.The decision is likely to further incense the Light Blue legions, who have lost patience with Martin. The club’s in-house fan advisory board amplified calls for his sacking, posting on X: “Our sentiments expressed previously hold more than ever. This cannot continue any longer.” The statement referenced their earlier demands following last month’s humiliating 6-0 Champions League play-off loss to Club Brugge.
Martin, defiant in the post-match press conference after the Genk defeat, insisted he would not resign despite intense scrutiny from fan media. With the Europa League campaign now faltering and domestic struggles mounting, his future at Ibrox hangs in the balance as fan discontent grows.
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