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Steven Gerrard is being strongly considered for a dramatic comeback to Rangers following the official dismissal of manager Russell Martin.

The manager's unfortunate Ibrox tenure ends

Martin's troubled time at Rangers ended with the boss departing the the away venue via a back exit and a waiting car after a level finish which left the Glasgow side 11 points from the top of the premier division after just seven games.

Angry supporters had gathered around the club coach in the away ground, expressing their anger.

Club hierarchy hesitant to let go of Martin

The Rangers board had been reluctant to dismiss the former Swansea boss, who was only appointed in June, despite vociferous protests from fans.

However, there was an acknowledgement that the manager's position had become untenable.

Rangers have managed only one win of their top-flight games to date, which has been combined with dismal performances in Europe.

Overall, Martin managed only five wins of 17 fixtures, with a uninspiring, muddled style of play that earned him few friends.

“Even though changeovers need patience, performances have fallen short of the organization's goals,” announced a club announcement on Sunday evening.

“Assistant head coach Gill, and first-team staff member the coach, will also be moving on. Martin and his backroom team have worked exceptionally hard throughout their spell. We are grateful for their work and hope for the best for the next chapter.”

The former manager won the title with the team

The Liverpool legend won the title with the Ibrox side in 2020-21, their only championship since 2011.

His work in Scotland before then, combined with difficulties at Aston Villa, brings doubts about his managerial capabilities.

Yet he is held in high esteem by the very set of fans the club urgently require back on side.

The return of the former Reds star, who previously worked in the Saudi league, would generate significant excitement.

The manager will also be mindful of what scarce chances he has to be a manager in top-tier competitions.

Martin’s exit will intensify scrutiny on the sporting director

The manager's departure will heighten focus on the sporting director, the Ibrox director.

He had been hugely supportive of the coach while publicly revealing a investment of twenty million pounds in the off-season.

The ex-manager had signed a multi-year agreement.

The coach's earlier positions

Martin, who had previously been in charge the Dons and the Welsh club, guided the Saints to promotion to the Premier League in the previous season after being brought in the prior offseason.

He was let go last winter after the Saints secured just a single victory of their first 16 games.

He was chosen as the interim boss's replacement in the summer, after the interim head coach had taken over from the dismissed Philippe Clement in February.