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Rangers hero leaves managerial role months after squaring up to pundit

1 day ago | thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

Gennaro Gattuso has left Hajduk Split (Image: SNS) Former Rangers midfielder Gennaro 'Rino' Gattuso will leave his post as Hajduk Split manager, according to a report. Gattuso was appointed by the Croatian side last summer, signing a two-year contract until 2026. But after finishing third in the top flight, behind champions Rijeka and favourites Dinamo Zagreb, he will part ways with them, claims Fabrizio Romano.
Joe Aribo 'wants' Southampton transfer exit as Russell Martin Rangers link opens

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

There has been speculation around the future of the former Rangers midfielder all year with reports in January suggesting he had told the club then he would like to move on. And, following Saints' relegation from the Premier League, it is believed he has made his intentions known to them. Turkish outlet Sabah are reporting Trabzonspor have submitted an offer and been granted permission to speak to the player, with Aribo's wish to leave clear.
Maik Nawrocki Celtic transfer exit route 'opens' as interested club set intentions

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

Celtic's Maik Nawrocki is wanted back in Poland (Image: SNS) Maik Nawrocki could be offered an exit route out of Celtic with a club in his homeland interested. The Polish defender has mainly been used as a back-up during his time at Parkhead and, while reliable when called upon, has barely played. He made just five appearances last season, three in the Premiership. The former Poland U21 international has appeared 18 times in his two seasons at the club so far.
PAOK chief appears confident on Celtic's Greg Taylor as he gives update

1 day ago | thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

PAOK appear confident of landing Greg Taylor (Image: SNS) PAOK appear confident of signing Greg Taylor as their technical director gave an update on their pursuit of the Celtic left-back. Taylor is coming to the end of his Hoops deal and has been offered a contract by the Greek giants. It has been suggested PAOK are ready to improve the terms he's on at Celtic with the offer of a two-year contract on the table.
Philippe Clement names what Rangers have lacked and what he wants for Martin

1 day ago | thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

Philippe Clement wants Russell Martin to have stability at Rangers (Image: SNS) Philippe Clement hopes Russell Martin is afforded something that was lacking during his time at Rangers. Gers finally have a permanent successor to the Belgian after Barry Ferguson stepped in during their hour of need after his sacking. Martin is the man they've gone for over Davide Ancelotti and the former Southampton boss was introduced as the new head coach this morning.
Todd Cantwell delivers excited verdict on Russell Martin Rangers appointment

1 day ago | www-tmp.thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

Todd Cantwell is excited by Russell Martin's Rangers appointment (Image: SNS) Todd Cantwell reckons exciting times are coming for Rangers after the arrival of Russell Martin. The appointment is one that has split supporters, with the new boss' underwhelming spell as a loan player perhaps a factor in that.
Simon Jordan delivers savage Rangers 'fold' putdown after fan's bullish message

1 day ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Blair Meikle

Simon Jordan aimed a dig at Rangers (Image: Youtube/talkSPORT) Simon Jordan has aimed a savage blow at Rangers and a fan who had issued an emboldened rallying cry. There has been a lot of talk around the Light Blues today after Russell Martin was confirmed as the new head coach. There are supporters who are underwhelmed and concerned by the appointment but there are some who are willing to back the new boss and give him a chance.
Rangers board changes made official as trio step down to make way for new faces

1 day ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

Graham Park and Alastair Johnston have stepped down from the Rangers board along with Julian Wolhardt (Image: SNS) Alastair Johnston, Graeme Park and Julian Wolhardt have now officially stood down as Rangers directors. We told how the trio, including former chairman Johnston, would be coming off the Gers board to make way for new faces with the 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh sweeping into power.
What Russell Martin said in Rangers interview despite agent telling him not to

1 day ago | heraldscotland.com | Blair Meikle

It has been met with a mixed reaction from the support with some feeling underwhelmed and concerned as a direct result of his last half season with Saints, when he was sacked with one win in 16. There is also the fact that Martin's brief loan spell with Gers in the latter part of his playing days didn't exactly set the heather alight. The 39-year-old is desperate to show a better version of himself this time round and admits this was the job he really wanted.
Rangers-bound Russell Martin explains his Premier League ‘dark arts’ failure

2 days ago | thenational.scot | Blair Meikle

The incoming Gers manager was sacked by Saints last December. He had won them promotion to the Premier League months prior by beating Leeds United in the play-off final and had been praised for playing football that was easy on the eye. But he tried to stick to his principles in the top flight and the south-coast side won just one of their opening sixteen fixtures, leaving them bottom of the league and club chiefs with no choice but to pull the trigger.