Rangers FC Set to Hire Former Player David Weir following the Sacking of Russell Martin..
In a dramatic turn at Ibrox, Rangers FC is poised to appoint club legend David Weir as manager after sacking head coach Russell Martin amid mounting pressure and poor results., appointed in June 2025 on a three-year deal following Philippe Clement’s February dismissal, has overseen just four wins in 14 games, including Europa League defeats to Genk and Sturm Graz, and a humiliating 1-1 draw with
> Fans protested outside the stadium, blocking the team bus and demanding change, with former striker Kris Boyd criticizing Martin’s stubborn tactics.
Weir, a Rangers icon with 226 appearances from 2007 to 2012, captained the side and won multiple titles under Walter Smith. Recently departing his technical director role at Brighton after eight years, the 55-year-old’s deep club knowledge and recruitment expertise make him a stabilizing choice. Sources indicate the 49ers-backed board views him as the ideal interim or permanent fix to rally the squad, currently eighth in the Premiership, 11 points behind leaders Hearts.
This move signals a return to Rangers’ roots, aiming to halt the slide and challenge Celtic. Weir’s arrival could boost morale ahead of crucial fixtures, including a League Cup
