Russell Martin sacked by Rangers LIVE as the axe finally falls after Falkirk draw

No false alarms this time!

The latest Rangers stumble has proven to be the last for Russell Martin and he is finally, officially, gone.

It was dreadful beyond words for the Englishman and he was forced to sneak out the side door at the Falkirk Stadium after John McGlynn's team more than matched them and took a share of the spoils.

There were signs of revival in last weekend's win over Livingston, but defeat to Sturm Graz during the week, followed by another faceplant in the league, and it's back to square one.

The October international break has signalled the death knell for Rangers managers in the past, but we didn't even get to the close of play on Sunday before the axe fell.

It will be a new manager, interim or otherwise, in the dugout against Dundee United on October 18.

It's a rapidly moving story and we'll have everything you need right here in our LIVE blog.

As well as Russell Martin, two of the men he brought on board – Matt Gill and Mike Williamson – have also been shown the door.

It clears the path for Andrew Cavenagh and the San Francisco 49ers to implement an entire new management team and they have two weeks now if they want it in place for their return to action against Dundee United next weekend.

Otherwise it may be another short-term appointment, like the one that brought Barry Ferguson and his team of Ibrox favourites to the dugout in the back half of last season.

It's new owners in charge now of course and they'll have their own ideas.

As things stand academy director David McCallum may be the most senior figure currently at the club if they decide to appoint an interim head coach from within.

Stick with us over the next few days as this one is likely to move fast.

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