Rangers appoint Russell Martin as manager to end long search for new boss as he insists ‘I know what this club demands’

RANGERS have appointed former Southampton boss Russell Martin as their new manager.

The 39-year-old has ended months of speculation about the vacancy by accepting the job at Ibrox.

GettyNew Rangers boss Russell Martin[/caption] GettyFormer Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti was a contender[/caption] PASteven Gerrard was favourite at one point but dropped out of the running[/caption]

SunSport were first to tell you back on February 22 – the day Philippe Clement was sacked – that Martin was a serious contender.