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Telegraph
4 days ago
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Russell Martin sees off Steven Gerrard to become new Rangers head coach
Russell Martin has signed a three-year contract to become the new head coach of Rangers. The 39-year-old succeeds interim manager Barry Ferguson, who only took over from Philippe Clermont in February. The former Southampton, Swansea City and MK Dons manager is expected to bring in assistants Matt Gill and Rhys Owens along with former Rangers defender Maurice Ross, as part of his backroom staff. Martin saw off competition from former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide, who was assistant to his father at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid, to be appointed. Martin said: 'It is a privilege to be named Head Coach of Rangers Football Club at the beginning of this exciting new chapter. 'I know what this club demands. From my time here, I had a taste of how special this club is, the expectation, the passion and the history. Now, as I return, I'm determined to bring success back, for the supporters, the players, and everyone inside this club. 'I'm here to set standards, work hard and do my very best to earn the respect of the Rangers fans. There's a lot to be done, but the goal is clear: win matches, win trophies, and give Rangers fans a team that they can be proud of. We want to play with bravery, to take the ball, to be aggressive, and to stand up in the big moments. 'Preparations for pre-season are already underway. I look forward to meeting the players and building a squad that our fans can believe in.' Rangers recently hired Kevin Thelwell as sporting director and 49ers Enterprises technical director Gretar Steinsson was also involved in the approach to Martin. Martin's appointment is the first significant decision taken by the US consortium that took control of Rangers last week with Andrew Cavanagh and 49ers Enterprises taking a 51 per cent controlling stake in the club. Martin would likely have been selected as Leeds United's new head coach had Daniel Farke not gained promotion back to the Premier League. Leeds have a similar ownership structure and thought highly of the former defender. Martin had also been strongly linked with becoming the new head coach at Leicester City to succeed Ruud Van Nistelrooy following their relegation from the Premier League. However, the former Rangers defender, who had a brief spell at the club in 2018, making 29 appearances, always retained a strong link with the Scottish club and has decided to accept their offer rather than wait to see whether Leicester can pay off Van Nistelrooy. Martin's appointment is due to be confirmed on Thursday. Martin was sacked in December by Southampton despite having led them back to the Premier League from which they were then relegated.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Darling to join Martin & Ross at Ibrox? Gossip
Swansea City centre-back Harry Darling, the 25-year-old who is out of contract this summer, could be Russell Martin's first signing for Rangers should the former Southampton boss be named head coach and fellow former Ibrox defender Maurice Ross would be his assistant. (Record), externalAs he continues to be linked with the Rangers head coach vacancy, Davide Ancelotti has confirmed his exit from Real Madrid, saying on his new Instagram page that he is about to "start a new phase for me" as he prepares for his final match as assistant against Real Sociedad on Saturday. (Record), externalRead Saturday's Scottish gossip
BBC News
15-05-2025
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- BBC News
Aberdeen won't 'lay a glove' on Celtic in cup final
Former Scotland defender Maurice Ross has criticised the nature of Aberdeen's heavy Premiership defeat by Celtic on Dons were beaten 5-1 at Pittodrie against a Celtic side who had made eight changes in order to give fringe players an opportunity and rest key names before the sides meet again in the Scottish Cup final later this former Scotland international in Kris Boyd called Jimmy Thelin's side "spineless" on Sky Sports. Ross didn't disagree with that assessment and says he would be shocked if Aberdeen were to lift the Scottish Cup this season."I can understand why he said it," Ross told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "Celtic can be on fire and pick you off, it's how you go about your business against a Celtic team playing training ground football and it's still 5-1."Was there anybody getting a wee bit naughty? Did they accept it? I don't see Aberdeen laying a glove on Celtic in the cup final. "It will be a party atmosphere at Hampden and Celtic are cruising at the moment. I don't see anything other than a Celtic win."
BBC News
15-05-2025
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- BBC News
Is Ferguson set for a summer of speculation after Coppa Italia triumph?
From a near career-ending injury to captaining Bologna to a Coppa Italia triumph, Lewis Ferguson has completed the most heroic of Italiano's side edged out AC Milan 1-0 to win the Coppa Italia to secure a place in next season's Europa League, and their first major trophy since former Hamilton Accies and Aberdeen midfielder suffered a cruciate ligament injury in April of last year that ruled him out of Scotland's Euro 2024 squad, only making his return from injury in November."I mean, you think about it, he's coming off the back of last season being voted in midfield of the year and [then] gets a career-threatening injury," Maurice Ross said on the Scottish Football Podcast."He then comes back in time, and he's now won a trophy abroad, which not many people can say they have done. I think it's a fantastic achievement."Ross thinks attention may now turn to where Ferguson will play his football next season, with a possible move to a "bigger club" a possibility."And yeah, he deserves all the plaudits he's getting," Ross added"And it'll be interesting to see what's next for him because I think he's done enough to warrant being mentioned with the bigger clubs abroad and in the UK."
BBC News
17-04-2025
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- BBC News
Can Rangers deliver 'something special' in Bilbao?
Former Rangers defender Maurice Ross hopes progression to the Europa League semi-finals is "written in the stars" for Barry Ferguson's side as they look to make it past Athletic Bilbao tonight after battling to a goalless draw with 10 men in the first to more build-up on the Scottish football podcast
