Russell Martin’s Rangers Reign: A Statistical Breakdown of the Worst Tenure in Club History
Analyzing Russell Martin's disastrous 123-day spell as Rangers manager, including a club-record low 29% win rate, chaotic results, and what comes next for the crisis-hit Glasgow giants.
A Historic Low for Rangers FC
Russell Martin’s 123-day tenure as Rangers manager ended with the worst win percentage (29%) in the club’s 152-year history, cementing his status as one of Scottish football’s most calamitous appointments.
By the Numbers: Martin vs Rangers Legends
| Manager | Tenure Length | Win Percentage | Trophies Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Gerrard | 3.5 years | 67% | 1 Premiership |
| Giovanni van Bronckhorst | 11 months | 58% | Scottish Cup |
| Russell Martin | 4 months | 29% | None |
Key Lowlights of the Martin Era
- 9-1 aggregate defeat to Club Brugge (worst European result since 1969)
- First winless opening 5 league matches since 1978
- 23 consecutive away games without a clean sheet (new club record)
"The underlying metrics were terrifying," said BBC Scotland analyst Tom English. "Facing 73 shots in four Champions League qualifiers? That’s relegation-level defending."
Financial Fallout & Fan Fury
Despite a £40m summer transfer spend, Rangers:
- Sit 9 points behind Celtic
- Have negative goal difference
- Rank 8th in xG (expected goals)
The Road Ahead: Potential Replacements
- Steven Gerrard (Former Rangers title-winner)
- Sean Dyche (Premier League survival specialist)
- Derek McInnes (Current Hearts manager)
"This isn’t just a crisis – it’s institutional failure. Rangers have burned through 7 managers in 10 years while Celtic dominate." - Sky Sports’ Kris Boyd
Systemic Issues at Ibrox
- 5 managers in 4 years since 2021
- £60m+ wasted on failed signings since 2022
- Youth academy productivity down 73% from 2010s levels
Next fixtures: Rangers face Celtic in the Old Firm derby on October 20 – a match that could define their season.
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