Russell Martin has been fired as head coach of struggling Scottish giant Rangers after a 1-1 draw with Falkirk left the Glasgow team in the bottom half of the Scottish Premiership.

The former SPFL striker believes Rangers fans went too far with their criticism of Russell Martin. Former Rangers head coach Russell Martin stood little chance of success at Ibrox this season due to the immediate ‘vitriol’ shown by fans over his appointment as their new boss in the summer,

Matt Le Tissier has shared his views on who he expects to be the next head coach at Rangers after Russell Martin was sacked.

Despite his disastrous spell at Ibrox, Martin's overall managerial record suggests he retains significant appeal for Championship clubs. Across his Southampton career, the 39-year-old oversaw 73 games and won 34 of them, with an overall win rate of 47%.

Watch head coach Russell Martin leave Falkirk separately as Rangers fans delay the Ibrox club's team bus.

Russell Martin's future as Rangers boss was plunged into fresh doubt after his side let slip a lead to draw 1-1 with newly-promoted Falkirk.

The Scotland assistant coach was a former team-mate of Martin at club and international level Steven Naismith has branded Rangers decision to part ways with head coach Russell Martin’s after just 17 games as “sad” but in keeping with modern football.