Russell Martin has officially taken over as the new head coach of "Rangers", the Scottish club confirmed today. The former Southampton manager joins the Glasgow giants after weeks of speculation about who would take the helm at Ibrox.
"I'm excited to join such a historic club with passionate fans. The challenge ahead is significant, but I believe we can achieve great things together," Martin might have said upon his appointment.
The 43-year-old tactician arrives at "Rangers" with the task of reclaiming the Scottish Premiership title from bitter rivals "Celtic". His appointment marks a new chapter for the club looking to regain its dominant position in Scottish football.
By the way, this isn't Martin's first rodeo in Scotland - he previously played for the national team, earning 29 caps despite being born in England.
The former defender has built a reputation for implementing an attractive, possession-based style of play during his managerial career. Will his philosophy translate to success at Ibrox? That's the question "Rangers" supporters will be eager to see answered in the coming season.
Martin's first challenge will likely be assembling his backroom staff and assessing the current squad ahead of the transfer window. The blue side of Glasgow is clearly banking on his modern approach to bring silverware back to the trophy cabinet.
