Rangers’ new head coach, Russell Martin, is enthusiastic about the challenges ahead in the Scottish Premiership. Following a successful Champions League qualifying round, Martin believes winning the league will define his first season’s success. With new signings and a focus on development, Martin aims for a strong start against Motherwell.
Russell Martin is brimming with excitement as he prepares to lead Rangers in the upcoming Scottish Premiership season. Having taken over as head coach this summer, signing a three-year deal, Martin is eager to make his mark after a period of reflection following his time with Southampton.
His first league challenge will be against Motherwell this Saturday, a match that Martin views as a crucial step in defining the season's trajectory. The 39-year-old has already enjoyed a positive start, guiding Rangers past Panathinaikos with a 3-1 aggregate victory, bringing the club closer to the Champions League group stage.
Rangers have been proactive in the transfer market, securing Mikey Moore on loan from Tottenham, adding to their list of eight new arrivals. Martin emphasized the significance of winning the league, stating that it would be a key indicator of success for his inaugural season.
"Navigating so much change at this football club, everyone is, and the staff and the players are really doing well with that," Martin told Sky Sports News. He further added, "We're trying to win while building and developing. We have so much to work on and so much to go in terms of performance and what we're looking like."
With pre-season and Champions League qualifiers behind them, the focus is now firmly on the Premiership. "We have to focus everything on this because this is what you're judged on, the success of a season," Martin asserted. "We have to try and start as well as we possibly can."
