The Rangers camp has been thrown into fresh drama after former club captain Barry Ferguson launched a stinging attack on head coach Russell Martin, accusing him of “destroying” the club’s team-building process with questionable tactical decisions.
Ferguson, never one to shy away from voicing his opinion, took to the internet following a string of defeats, blasting Martin for repeatedly playing players out of position and undermining the club’s progress. His remarks quickly gained traction among frustrated fans, sparking heated debates online about the manager’s handling of the squad.
The former skipper wrote:
> “You don’t build a Rangers side by playing square pegs in round holes. Martin is ripping apart the structure and progress this team needs.”
Social media immediately erupted, with Ferguson’s comments trending across platforms, as supporters split between backing his claims and defending Martin’s long-term vision.
But Russell Martin was in no mood to back down. The Rangers boss fired back with a brutal 15-word response that has since gone viral:
> “If Barry thinks I’m destroying Rangers, he clearly hasn’t understood the bigger picture at all.”
The concise yet cutting reply has since “broken the internet,” generating thousands of shares, memes, and reactions from Rangers fans worldwide.
Insiders at Ibrox suggest tensions are rising as scrutiny over Martin’s tactical decisions intensifies. With team-building plans now openly questioned by one of the club’s legends, pressure is mounting on the manager to deliver results and prove his critics wrong.
As Rangers prepare for their next fixtures, all eyes will be on Martin’s selections — and whether his bold philosophy will silence Ferguson’s claims, or give his detractors further ammunition.
