It is done. After weeks of rumours and speculation, it appears that we finally have the answer. Brendan Rodgers knows who his next challenger is in Glasgow, having seen plenty of them come and go over his two stints as the manager of Celtic. And if Rangers fans were hoping for a high-profile name like Jose Mourinho or Marco Rose, both of whom were linked with the Ibrox job, they have been handed a reality check.
It is only a matter of time before the announcement is made. As reported by Anthony Joseph, Russell Martin has agreed a three-year deal with Rangers. Matt Gill is set to join him as assistant, the pair worked together at Swansea City and Southampton.
Of course, Celtic fans will love that news. It feels like the type of appointment that the Rangers will have always made. So, what has changed with the recent takeover?
On the other hand, it looks like the Rangers fans are not happy with the Russell news. In fact, a poll run by one of their fan sites found out that a staggering 95% were against the move. Not much needs to be said. That number speaks for itself.
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So, at this point, it is pretty clear that Martin is going to be the next manager of the Rangers. Let's see when it is made official.
Of course, no manager should ever be ruled out. Celtic fans will know that well, with how things turned out for Ange Postecoglou.
That being said, it is safe to say that a lot of the Rangers' fans are not happy with this appointment. So, Martin will have to do very well out of the gates just to get them on his side.