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'No quick fix' as Martin faces familiar Rangers problems

'No quick fix' as Martin faces familiar Rangers problems

Summary

Rangers, a Scottish football team, has faced challenges despite recent changes in management and player lineup. They have drawn two of their opening matches in the Scottish Premiership, which is not ideal given their aim to compete with Celtic for the title. These issues echo past problems and indicate that improvements will take time.

Key Facts

  • Russell Martin is the new head coach of Rangers this season.
  • Rangers remain unbeaten in five games, but two were draws in the Scottish Premiership.
  • Rangers defeated Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in the Champions League qualifier but drew against Dundee in the league.
  • Rangers finished 15 points behind Celtic last season and are already one point behind in the current season.
  • A delayed league match could see Rangers fall seven points behind Celtic before their next encounter.
  • Rangers played with 10 men in the second half against Dundee, relying on a late penalty to draw the match.
  • Martin acknowledged a lack of energy and speed in his team's performance against Dundee.
  • Dundee has a poor recent history against Rangers, having lost their last 19 visits to Ibrox.
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