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Under-fire Rangers boss Russell Martin brutally branded a ‘shallow Pep Guardiola imposter’ after nightmare season continues with home defeat to Hearts

Rangers manager Russell Martin has been brutally slammed as a 'shallow Pep Guardiola imposter' by pundits following a disastrous start to the season. The criticism comes after a home defeat to Hearts left the Ibrox club languishing in 10th place, with Martin's philosophy branded 'self-sabotage' and 'style over substance'.

'Out of his depth' – Russell Martin torn to shreds by furious Rangers fans demanding his sacking as dire Hearts defeat sees problems deepen amid winless start at Ibrox

Russell Martin has been torn to shreds by furious Rangers fans who have demanded his sacking following the Scottish Premiership loss to Hearts on Saturday. Rangers are winless in their first five matches of the 2025-26 campaign and are currently placed 10th in the table. After leaving Southampton last year, Martin remained without a job for six months before accepting Rangers' offer.