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Russell Martin Breaks Silence on 123-Day Rangers Reign, Says He Has No Regrets

In his first detailed remarks since October, the former Rangers head coach says a rapid overhaul under new ownership left little time for cohesion.

Overview

  • Martin told BBC Radio 5 Live that abuse during his short tenure was so severe his children stayed away from matches, though he described the spell as character building.
  • He accepted responsibility for poor results, finishing with five wins, six draws and six defeats across 17 games, including one league victory and a 9-3 Champions League qualifying loss to Club Brugge.
  • He outlined sweeping change on arrival, citing new owners, a new football leadership structure and 14 signings, and suggested less drastic turnover might have helped early cohesion.
  • He said any public criticism of players reflected messages delivered in the dressing room, adding that later interviews felt like personal attacks unrelated to football.
  • Since his exit, Rangers under Danny Rohl have risen to third in the Premiership, with Martin recruits Emmanuel Fernandez and on-loan teenager Mikey Moore becoming regulars and combining for 11 goals.