My whole career has been based on proving people wrong – Rangers' Russell Martin
New Rangers head coach Russell Martin has told hostile fans and other sceptics that he is looking to prove them wrong as he spoke during a press conference at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. News of the 39-year-old former MK Dons, Swansea and Southampton manager's three-year deal at Ibrox has not gone down well with some supporters. Some remember the former Scotland defender's unsuccessful loan period at the club in 2018 and his ill-fated spell in the English Premier League with Saints, where he was sacked with one win in the first 16 games, as well as perceived notions around his possession-based style of play, while others believed there was a more exciting aspect to Davide Ancelotti, who was also in the running.
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