Rangers’ 101-day search to appoint a new head coach has come to end after the Ibrox hierarchy announced the arrival of Russell Martin as the club’s new manager.
The 39-year-old is no stranger to Rangers, having had a short stint at the club on loan from Norwich City in 2017, though it is his reputation as one of the country’s most promising young coaches that has landed him a return to Ibrox.
While some Rangers fans have met the appointment with trepidation, you don’t have to look far to find players who have played under him at Southampton, MK Dons and Swansea City to discuss some encouraging comments about Martin’s management style and ability to get the best out of his team.
Here, The Scotsman looks through ten of the best quotes from former players and teammates about the new Rangers head coach.
9. Flynn Downes - played under Martin at Swansea City and Southampton
"The gaffer’s been unbelievable for me. He gives you so much confidence to play the way he wants, always encouraging you to take the ball, even under pressure. It’s a tough system to learn, but once you get it, you feel like you can express yourself." | Getty Images
10. Andy Fisher - played under Martin at MK Dons and Swansea City
"Russell’s style is so clear—you know exactly what’s expected. He wants you to be brave with the ball, even as a keeper. It’s intense, but he makes you believe you can do it, and that’s why we bought into it." | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group