Russell Martin on the verge of Rangers sack with Steven Gerrard a contender to replace him

Wait 5 sec.

Rangers manager Russell Martin is on the brink of being sacked following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Falkirk, talkSPORT understands.The Rangers board are expected to make an imminent decision on Martin’s future with sources telling talkSPORT a change during the international break is likely.Martin was appointed in the summer but his time at Ibrox may already be upGetty The point leaves Rangers eighth in the Scottish Premier League, already 11 points behind leaders Hearts.Things took a nasty turn after the match with Martin forced to travel away from Falkirk Stadium in a separate vehicle from the team coach. This was because Rangers fans were seen blocking the bus after the match ended with the car Martin travelled in being flanked by security and police officers when it the ground.Rangers have managed just one league win and have lost both their Europa League league phase matches having crashed out of Champions League qualifying following a 9-1 aggregate loss to Club Brugge.Martin has only been in charge for 123 days and is set to become the shortest-serving manager in Rangers’ history.Should Martin depart, former boss Steven Gerrard is expected to be considered, while Danny Rohl is another name appreciated by senior figures at the club. Both were on the shortlist before Martin took charge.Martin’s Ibrox nightmareThe former Scotland international was only appointed in June, succeeding Philippe Clement as the permanent boss of the Scottish giants. However, he’s set to be relieved of his duties just four months into the three-year contract he signed at Ibrox.