Rangers confirmed the sacking of manager Russell Martin on Sunday evening, bringing an end to the Englishman's tenure after just 17 games in charge of the Scottish club.
The decision came after Rangers laboured to a 1-1 draw away at Falkirk on Sunday, a result that drew yet another chorus of discontent from travelling fans, echoing sentiments that had long been growing following the Ibrox side's poor start to the season.
The situation turned ugly post-match, as police were forced to escort Martin from the stadium when supporters tried to prevent the team bus from leaving.
A brief statement by the club read: "Rangers Football Club confirms that it has parted company with Head Coach, Russell Martin.
"While all transition periods require some time, results have not met the club's expectations.
"Assistant Head Coach, Matt Gill, and First-Team Coach, Mike Williamson, will also be departing.
"Russell and his staff have worked exceptionally hard throughout their time at the club. We thank them for their efforts and wish them well for the future."
It added: "Further updates from the club will follow in due course."
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Appointed in June on a three-year deal under Rangers' new American ownership, Martin arrived with promises of modernisation and a clear tactical identity, yet the reality has been far more chaotic.
His team's lethargic start to the campaign saw them go winless in the Scottish Premiership until late September, and they suffered a humiliating 9-1 aggregate demolition by Club Brugge in the Champions League playoffs.
They have also lost their first two games of the Europa League campaign.
Since taking the role, Martin has won just one of his seven league matches, drawing five, and has departed with only five victories in all competitions since August.
After the former Southampton manager's sacking, Rangers are languishing eighth in the league, 11 points behind leaders Hearts and nine behind arch rivals Celtic in second.
Rangers are now seeking their fourth manager of 2025 after Philippe Clement was relieved of his duties in February, and Barry Ferguson left the club after an 83-day interim stint at the helm.