Russell Martin could probably expect to be given legendary status at Southampton FC after leading them to a legendary Championship play off final win against Leeds United, but his stubbornness & arrogance cost him his job at St Mary's and now at Rangers.

After today's 1-1 draw at Falkirk Russell Martin needed to be given a police escort to an unmarked car and secreted out of the stadium again with the aid of the police after angry Rangers fans barricaded the team coach in protest against the former Saints man.

Sky Sports News have reported that Rangers have now had enough and sacked him after just 123 days in charge.

There won't be many Southampton supporters who will have much sympathy, he remained in his job last season for too long after it became clear that he had no interest in trying to save the club from if not relegation, at least the shame of having the lowest points total, instead he chose to run his own agenda and stubbornly refused to change the draconian style of possession football to suit the players he had to hand.

Whilst no one likes to see a manager sacked, it seems history repeats itself with Martin trolling out the same excuses to the Rangers faithful that he did to Saints supporters.

The statement from Rangers read as follows:

"Rangers Football Club confirms that it has parted company with head coach, Russell Martin," a statement read.

"While all transition periods require some time, results have not met the club's expectations.

"Assistant head coach, Matt Gill, and first-team coach, Mike Williamson, will also be departing.

"Russell and his staff have worked exceptionally hard throughout their time at the club. We thank them for their efforts and wish them well for the future."

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