Reyna linked with Rangers
Borussia Dortmund and USA midfielder Gio Reyna, 22, is a summer transfer target for Rangers, with LAFC also interested, according to MLS Transfers on X. (Daily Record), externalRead the rest of Thursday's Scottish gossip.
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Daily Mail
27 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
CHRIS SUTTON: People were underwhelmed when Ange arrived in Glasgow, too... and look how that ended up!
The response to Rangers choosing Russell Martin to lead them into their new future has been underwhelming, and I get it in a way. It was between him and Ancelotti. When I first saw the latter linked, I thought, 'Jesus! Carlo?' But, no, it was his son, Davide, who's never managed before. Maybe there was a fantasist element among the Rangers fanbase who worked themselves up into a frenzy over that surname, therefore, and now they're disappointed that they've been left with Martin. But he deserves a fair crack at showing what he can do with this opportunity. There was a similar reaction when Celtic appointed Ange Postecoglou, remember. The jibes started as soon as he was announced. 'They've brought in an Australian bloke who's just been working in Japan,' and all that. But Postecoglou didn't turn out to be too bad, did he? Martin has a similar philosophy to him, too. Rangers might actually try to play football for the first time in goodness knows how many years, and the fans might grow to like his purist style if they give it a chance after the direct approach they witnessed under Philippe Clement. Martin deserves that leeway at the very least. Yes, we all know how badly it went with Southampton in the Premier League last season, but then he got them out of the Championship before that and did it in style. Rangers fans may see his win record in charge of MK Dons and Swansea and reckon they should be aiming for a higher calibre of manager. I say judge him on what he does next, not what he did before. Recruitment will be key for him. Making sure Nicolas Raskin stays would help, too. Last season, Rangers did well in their head-to-heads with Celtic. Yet they still ended up 17 points behind their great rivals in the Premiership. That wasn't where they threw away any chance at the title. It was in their other games. Now Martin needs to find that consistency which will hopefully get the fans on his side. I suspect they would have had an issue with whoever was appointed. That's the nature of football fandom. But let's judge Martin on how he does, not before he's even been shown where his office is at the training ground.
Daily Record
38 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Russell Martin fired Rangers warning by Philippe Clement as axed boss tells his successor what is essential at Ibrox
The former Ibrox boss has spoken about his successor's changes of hitting the ground running at Ibrox Philippe Clement has warned Russell Martin about the lack of stability that has plagued Rangers in recent years. However, he hopes that the new hierarchy at Ibrox can give the Englishman the tools to create his own 'consistent story'. Former Southampton and Swansea boss Martin was officially unveiled as Clement's permanent successor as Gers head coach on Thursday after ex club captain Barry Ferguson has stepped up to the role on an interim basis until the end of the season following Clement's dismissal back in February. Martin's appointment came less than a week after the 49ers Enterprises - spearheaded by new Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh - completed their takeover at Ibrox. Their arrival has also seen further change at boardroom level, with Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy both joining the club from Everton as sporting director and technical director respectively after Nils Koppen stood down from his role as the latter. Despite leading the Light Blues to the Premier Sports Cup just two months after his arrival in December 2023, Clement was relieved of his duties earlier this year after just 16 months in the dugout. But the Belgian hopes that the wholesale changes upstairs will give the new man Martin the stability to go out and get the team firing. He told BBC Sport Scotland: "I don't know because a lot of things have changed in the club. "So, a lot of things have changed in the club this last year or the last few years. A lot of things changed over and over again. So I hope because the main thing that's necessary is that the club have stability to work in a good way with the players, with the staff and with everybody in the club to have a consistent story. "I think that's the big part that the club has been lacking for years already. "I hope that the new owners can bring that for the club, for the manager and also for the players." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Rangers star hails Russell Martin as ‘one of the best' before receiving surprise mention from new Gers boss
The midfielder earned a surprise namecheck at the new Rangers manager's first address to the media CANT BELIEVE IT CANT BELIEVE IT Ex-Rangers star hails Russell Martin as 'one of the best' before receiving surprise mention from new Gers boss THE Russell Martin era is now officially underway at Rangers. And a former Ibrox hero reckons that means reasons to be excited. Advertisement 4 Russell Martin has been unveiled as the new Rangers manager Credit: Willie Vass 4 Alamy Live News. 2TDAHJ1 Glasgow, UK. 17th Dec, 2023. Todd Cantwell of Rangers celebrates after winning The Scottish League Cup match at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Picture credit should read: Neil Hanna/Sportimage Credit: Sportimage Ltd/Alamy Live News This is an Alamy Live News image and may not be part of your current Alamy deal . If […] Credit: Alamy SunSport exclusively revealed all the way back in February that Martin was a leading contender for the job. More than three months on, he's now been confirmed as Rangers' new head coach on a three-year deal. It's a return to the Light Blues for Martin, 39, who had a brief spell as a player at Ibrox in 2018. The former Scotland defender's appointment hasn't been met with universal acclaim by Gers fans, but Martin has vowed to win over those who are sceptical. Advertisement He revealed the Rangers job was the "one I really wanted" and insists he will show a "different version" of himself compared to his stint as a Gers player, a spell he admits didn't go particularly well. Todd Cantwell is someone who knows Martin well. The midfielder had an 18-month spell at Rangers himself before moving on last summer. He began his career at Norwich City and Martin was the club's captain when Cantwell made his first team breakthrough. Advertisement The 27-year old, now playing for Blackburn, took to Instagram to have his say on Martin's appointment at Ibrox. Sharing the Gers' video announcing him as their new boss, Cantwell simply said: "One of the best I've worked with, really exciting times 🤝" Russell Martin says he can win trophies NOW as he's unveiled as new Rangers manager He also posted a blue heart emoji. A short time after Rangers' official announcement, Martin appeared for his first media conference at Ibrox. Advertisement Cantwell would, in fact, also end up getting a mention from the new Rangers manager. Martin was quizzed on his backroom team, with Matt Gill - just as he did at MK Dons, Swansea and Southampton - joining him as his assistant. The Gers boss sung Gill's praises and credited him with helping bring through some top players - including a certain Cantwell. Martin said: "Matt Gill's coming. He's been my assistant manager all the way through and he brings technical expertise as a coach. Advertisement 4 "Brilliant coach who had to play a huge role in developing a lot of players at Norwich since he had the 21s. "We played together very briefly and then I worked with him when he had the 21s. "When I was on my way out as a player at Norwich and I realised then what an excellent coach he was and how much care he had for the players and how much they loved him. Advertisement "Guys like Max Aarons, Todd Cantwell and the Murphy twins, some brilliant players under his tutelage." 4 Cantwell hailed Martin on Instagram Credit: INSTAGRAM Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
