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RUSSELL MARTIN appears dejected after being dismissed by Rangers.
The football manager, 39, was seen on Wednesday morning carrying flat-pack moving boxes and gaffer tape while heading back to his upscale residence in Glasgow's west end.
Russell Martin was dismissed as Rangers manager on Sunday
after only 123 days at the helm, making him the shortest-serving permanent manager in the club's history.
Wearing a black tracksuit and white trainers, the former Rangers manager was photographed by a football fan while chatting on the phone.
The eyewitness remarked: “He was returning from the shops to his home around 11 am.
“He had four flat-pack moving boxes and a roll of gaffer tape precariously balanced on top. It was quite a humorous sight.
“He must be packing up his belongings and heading back down south, feeling defeated after that disappointing tenure at Rangers.
“He usually drives around in a large Range Rover company car, but this time he was on foot.
“The club has probably taken the vehicle from him now that he has been let go.”
The decision to part ways with Martin was made shortly after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Falkirk.
This latest unsatisfactory result left the Light Blues in eighth place in the Scottish Premiership, with Martin managing to secure only one victory in his seven league matches.
His overall record showed five wins from 17 games, resulting in a win rate of just 29.4 percent.
With Martin no longer with the club, speculation has shifted to who will take over the managerial role at Ibrox.
Former Gers manager Steven Gerrard is the frontrunner to make a dramatic return as Martin's successor.
The Liverpool and England legend previously managed the Light Blues from 2018 to 2021.
He led the club to its first league title in a decade in 2021, a victory that prevented rivals Celtic from achieving a historic 10-in-a-row.
In a recent podcast appearance with former England teammate Rio Ferdinand, Gerrard expressed that he has “unfinished business” regarding his managerial career.
SunSport understands that the 45-year-old will engage in preliminary discussions with Gers officials THIS WEEK.
These conversations are anticipated to take place within the next 48 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Russell Martin sacked?
Russell Martin was dismissed after just 123 days in charge due to poor performance, having won only one of his seven league matches.
Who is likely to replace Russell Martin?
Former manager Steven Gerrard is considered the favorite to return as the new manager of Rangers.
