Gerrard in the running for Glasgow Rangers comeback after Martin gets the sack.
Steven Gerrard is a leading candidate for a dramatic comeback to Rangers following the confirmed sacking of manager the former Southampton coach.
His ill-fated time in charge ends
His troubled time at Rangers ended with the boss leaving the the away venue via a back exit and a vehicle on standby after a level finish which left the Glasgow side a significant margin from the peak of the premier division after just seven matches.
Angry fans had encircled the Rangers team bus in the away ground, expressing their anger.
Rangers board reluctant to dismiss the manager
The Ibrox hierarchy had been reluctant to part with the coach, who was only appointed in last month, despite vociferous protests from fans.
However, there was an realization that the 39-year-old’s role had become unsustainable.
The club have managed only one win of their top-flight games to date, which has been alongside poor displays in European competition.
Collectively, the manager secured just five victories of 17 official games, with a passive, muddled footballing philosophy that gained little support.
“While all transition periods take a while, performances have fallen short of the club’s expectations,” stated a official communication on Sunday evening.
“Deputy manager the assistant, and senior coach Mike Williamson, will also be moving on. Martin and his staff have worked exceptionally hard throughout their tenure. We thank them for their efforts and send best wishes for the time ahead.”
Steven Gerrard won the title with the team
The former England captain won the title with the Ibrox side in 2020-21, their only championship since 2011.
His achievements in Glasgow before then, combined with setbacks at the Birmingham club, raises questions about his leadership skills.
Yet he is held in high esteem by the very set of fans the club urgently require back on side.
The reappointment of the Anfield legend, who last managed in the Middle East, would prove hugely popular.
Gerrard will also be conscious of what scarce chances he has to be a gaffer in top-tier competitions.
Martin’s exit will intensify scrutiny on Thelwell
The coaching change will intensify scrutiny on Thelwell, the Ibrox director.
He had been strongly in favor of the gaffer while disclosing a net spend of twenty million pounds in the transfer window.
Martin had agreed to a three-year contract.
Martin's earlier positions
The coach, who had formerly managed the League One side and Swansea, led the Saints to promotion to the Premier League in that year after being brought in the previous summer.
He was let go last December after the Saints won only one of their initial 16 matches.
He was appointed Barry Ferguson’s successor in the summer, after the temporary manager had succeeded the dismissed Philippe Clement in February.
