The Liverpool legend under consideration for Glasgow Rangers comeback after Martin is sacked.

Steven Gerrard is a leading candidate for a shock return to Rangers following the announced departure of manager the former Southampton coach.

Martin's unfortunate time in charge ends

His troubled time at Rangers ended with the gaffer exiting the Falkirk Stadium via a rear entrance and a waiting car after a share of the points which left Rangers eleven points adrift from the top of Scotland’s top flight after just seven fixtures.

Furious supporters had gathered around the club coach in the away ground, expressing their anger.

Ibrox directors hesitant to let go of Martin

The Ibrox hierarchy had been reluctant to part with Martin, who was only hired in June, despite strong protests from the fanbase.

However, there was an understanding that the manager's role had become untenable.

The club have secured just a single victory of their league fixtures to date, which has been coupled with poor performances in Europe.

In total, Martin managed only five wins of 17 fixtures, with a lackluster, muddled brand of football that earned him few friends.

“While all transition periods take a while, performances have failed to reach the team's standards,” stated a club announcement on Sunday night.

“Number two Gill, and first-team staff member the coach, will also be leaving. Russell and his backroom team have given their all throughout their spell. We thank them for their dedication and wish them well for the time ahead.”

Steven Gerrard won the title with the club

The former England captain won the title with the Glasgow club in that campaign, their only championship since over a decade ago.

His work in Glasgow before then, coupled with difficulties at the Birmingham club, raises questions about his leadership skills.

Yet he is greatly respected by the very group of supporters Rangers urgently require back on side.

The return of the former Reds star, who last managed in the Saudi league, would prove hugely popular.

Gerrard will also be conscious of what scarce chances he has to be a gaffer in major divisions.

The departure will increase pressure on Kevin Thelwell

The coaching change will heighten focus on Thelwell, the Ibrox director.

He had been very backing of the coach while publicly revealing a transfer outlay of twenty million pounds in the off-season.

Martin had agreed to a multi-year agreement.

Martin's previous experience

The coach, who had previously coached the League One side and the Swans, led the Saints to elevation to the English football's elite in the previous season after being appointed the earlier window.

He was let go last the end of the year after the Saints won only one of their opening 16 fixtures.

He was chosen as Barry Ferguson’s next in line in the summer, after the interim head coach had taken over from the dismissed the former manager in February.

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