Summary
Russell Martin has been appointed as the new head coach of Rangers Football Club. The appointment comes after a US-led consortium took over the club. Martin, a former Scotland defender, signed a three-year deal and aims to bring success and trophies to the club.
Key Facts
- Russell Martin signed a three-year contract to become Rangers' head coach.
- Martin previously managed Southampton and Swansea City.
- A US-based group, including the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, recently took over the club.
- Martin had a brief history with Rangers as a player on loan.
- He will work with assistant Matt Gill and performance coach Rhys Owen.
- The club considered several candidates, including Davide Ancelotti and Steven Gerrard.
- Rangers' chief executive called Martin the "standout candidate" for the role.
- Martin has a managerial win record of 45.2% during his time at Southampton.
