# ‘Definitely Him’: Andrew Cavenagh’s Bold Stance on Rangers’ Next Manager Sparks Fury Among Fans
In a bombshell statement that’s sent shockwaves through Ibrox, Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has declared his unshakeable belief in one man to rescue the club from its dismal start to the 2025/26 season. Just days after sacking Russell Martin following a humiliating 1-1 draw at lowly Falkirk, Cavenagh’s adamant endorsement of a mystery successor has ignited an uproar, with supporters demanding transparency and accusing the American-led board of repeating past mistakes.
Martin’s tenure lasted a mere 123 days, a disastrous experiment under the new 49ers Enterprises ownership. Appointed amid high hopes after Southampton, the 39-year-old won just one of seven league games, leaving Rangers eighth in the Scottish Premiership—11 points adrift of leaders Hearts and nine behind arch-rivals Celtic. European woes compounded the misery, with early exits from the Champions League and defeats to Club Brugge, Genk, and Sturm Graz. In an open letter co-signed with vice-chairman Paraag Marathe, Cavenagh admitted: “We did not get this right, and it’s our responsibility to fix it.” The duo pledged a “rigorous, thoughtful recruitment process” underway with urgency, insisting they’re “deeply involved” until securing a leader with the “character and skillset to deliver results.”
But whispers from club insiders reveal Cavenagh’s conviction: “Definitely him.” Sources close to the board claim the chairman is laser-focused on a single candidate—rumored to be a high-profile figure from English football, possibly Sean Dyche or Danny Rohl—dismissing broader shortlists as “distractions.” This tunnel-vision approach, reportedly overriding sporting director Kevin Thelwell’s more diverse options, has fueled fan fury. “One man? After the Martin fiasco? It’s arrogance,” blasted one supporter on X, echoing a chorus of online vitriol.
Social media erupted post-sacking. Accounts like @LetsTalkGers called for immediate action during the international break, while @ClydeSSB highlighted the board’s culpability. Pundit Stewart Weir questioned: “Who duped them? Does anyone trust them a second time?” Protests that marred Martin’s final weeks—targeting chief executive Patrick Stewart and the hierarchy—threaten to resurface. Fans crave a return to glory, with many clamoring for ex-boss Steven Gerrard, who ended Celtic’s nine-in-a-row streak. Gerrard’s availability, amid Aston Villa struggles, has sparked “Bring him home” campaigns, alongside names like Kevin Muscat and Roberto Mancini.
Cavenagh’s gamble could restore faith or deepen the divide. With a League Cup semi-final against Celtic looming, Rangers’ season hangs by a thread. The board’s promise of investment in Ibrox and structure rings hollow without pitch success. As one X user quipped: “Loyalty through thick and thin? We’re drowning in thin.” Will Cavenagh’s “definitely him” be the savior or the spark for outright rebellion? Ibrox waits, seething.
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