Rangers have sacked head coach Russell Martin after 123 days in charge.

It follows a 1-1 draw at Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership , leaving Rangers with just one win in their first seven league games, matching the club's worst-ever start at this stage of a season.

Martin required a police escort away from Falkirk's stadium as Rangers fans surrounded the team's bus following a result that left Rangers in eighth spot, 11 points behind leaders Hearts and nine adrift of rivals Celtic.

"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.

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