Rival boss launches passionate defence of Russell Martin as Rangers sack looms

Rival boss launches passionate defence of Russell Martin as Rangers sack looms

via Football Insider |

Advertisement

Sat 13 September 2025 19:03, UK

Russell Martin has received the passionate backing of rival Hearts boss Derek McInnes after Hearts beat Rangers 2-0.

Martin was showered with boos from the stands at Ibrox as the Rangers fans made their feelings known towards the 39-year-old.

Rangers fell 1-0 down to a controversial Lawrence Shankland goal, a decision that was also greeted with discontent.

Shankland made it 2-0 to Hearts as the scrutiny place

Advertisement

Name The Starting XI

Name The Starting XI

Can you name the Rangers line-up from a famous match? Fill the team sheet against the clock and share your time.

Rangers Easy Oche

Rangers Easy Oche

Play Rangers Easy Oche, the daily darts-style Rangers quiz. Name players, count down from 501 to exactly zero and share your score.

Rangers Grid

Rangers Grid

lay Rangers Grid, the daily Rangers football puzzle. Name a player who fits each row and column in nine guesses and share your result.

Pick Your XI

Pick Your XI

Pick your Rangers starting XI for the next match. Choose your formation, select your players and share your team with fellow fans.