"Five league games, zero wins and 10th in the 12-team Scottish Premiership, Neil McCann's assessment that "a lot of things are going wrong at the minute" at Rangers is an accurate one. In the Ibrox side's latest dismal display - a first defeat at home to Hearts since 2014 - Russell Martin became the first Rangers head coach to fail to win any of his first five league games in 47 years."
"Former winger and assistant manager McCann labelled Rangers "ragged" as they conceded two goals and drew yet another blank. Captain James Tavernier said his team-mates were "ashamed" of the performance and it's "embarrassing" to lose in the manner they did. Martin himself said there is "a lot of anxiety" among his players. The cacophony of boos from the stands during and after Saturday's slog says it all."
"Bold and brave since the moment he walked into the Blue Room, Martin has never hid his desire for a high-risk approach. But with only two European qualifying wins and a narrow victory over Alloa Athletic, there's not much to show for it. He wants his players to take the ball in and play quick, sharp passes to work up the pitch."
Rangers are without a league win in five matches and sit 10th in the 12-team Scottish Premiership. Russell Martin became the first Rangers head coach in 47 years to fail to win any of his opening five league games. The team conceded two goals at home to Hearts and failed to score. Players and staff described performances as ragged, ashamed, and embarrassing, and Martin noted anxiety among the squad. The high-risk, possession-focused approach has yielded few positive results, with limited European progress and tactical moments where players offered virtually no passing options, leading to turnovers and chances conceded.
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