We think Russell Martin has completely lost his mind | OneFootball

Rangers fans listened again to Russell Martin and shook their heads in disbelief. The latest offering from the Ibrox boss was simple. He declared:

Martin’s empty soundbites

That line perfectly sums up the manager and highlights just how hollow his words have become. Supporters expect fire and honesty when Rangers managers speak. They remember Walter Smith who used words like steel. They remember Steven Gerrard who demanded standards every single week. What they hear now is the opposite. Russell Martin gives the impression of a man lost. He speaks as if stating the obvious is revolutionary thought and it leaves fans despairing.

Worse than Pedro

Pedro Caixinha brought dogs and caravans into his brief Ibrox stay. He was mocked for it across Scotland. Yet Martin has managed to look even worse. His press conferences drain belief and fuel ridicule. Fans know words cannot save him now. They need leadership on the pitch not delusion off it. The words of Russell Martin only remind them of how far standards have fallen.

Running out of time

Rangers trail at a stage when they must surge. Performances show no consistency and results swing from bad to worse. Martin continues to explain basics as if they are masterstrokes. Supporters deserve clarity and urgency not vague noise. The club stands on a knife edge with the season already sliding. Every game feels heavier than the last.

Transition words fill the conversation because they drive the point home. The reality is Martin looks and sounds finished. Moreover, the players no longer appear inspired by his words. Consequently, the atmosphere grows colder with each passing fixture. Fans remember the blunt truths of Walter. They remember the straight talk of Gerrard. In comparison, Martin delivers soundbites worthy of ridicule.

Rangers need strong leaders to restore pride and momentum. They need someone who inspires trust not laughter. Unless change arrives fast, the season could collapse beyond repair. And once again the board faces the same dilemma. Stick with a man who sounds more lost every week or finally admit the mistake and act.

The time has run out for excuses. The Ibrox faithful want a team to believe in. They do not want another press room embarrassment. Rangers demand standards, both on the pitch and off it. Martin has proved incapable of delivering either. Even the Guardian’s match report captured the bleak reality, while Sky Sports highlighted the growing frustration around his reign.