Confidence, courage & a club tie – what did we learn from Martin’s unveiling?

Russell Martin delivered a short speech in 23 minutes.

The new Rangers head coach’s first statement of intent was only in the Ibrox press room, which was crowded inside the Bill Struth Main Stand.

The former Southampton manager laid out his vision for Rangers after taking a quick photo upstairs in the renowned Blue Room and making a quick descent down the grand staircase.

He covered everything, from his own appointment to a failed Govan player, to insulting his agent by blatantly stating his desire for the position, expectations, hiring, and hitting the ground running.

On the touchline with his previous clubs, Martin frequently cut a smart-casual figure. With a jacket and tie, he significantly improved for Rangers. He didn’t have a suit, though, and he still looked stylish with the newest trainers.

He’ll be aware of how crucial first impressions are, and the message that persisted from his position as head coach of the Rangers was that he is grateful and eager.

He also had a tenacious desire to succeed in the job and had a strong belief in his abilities and methods. To the point where he views his professional career as merely a form of coach training.

Both of Glasgow’s top two footballing clubs always have a lot of interest in hiring a new manager. There was a real interest in how Martin would come across, given the names associated with the Rangers’ jobs, including Steven Gerrard and Davide Ancelotti. This was only made worse by some fans’ lackluster arrivals.

In that regard, he performed well. He was friendly and persistent throughout, appeared completely unfazed by any questioning, and was pleased to provide an explanation of what his players should expect from him.

He was quickly subjected to questions from broadcasters and newspaper reporters about budgets, expectations, winning awards, and the Premier League struggle with Southampton that quickly cost him his job on the south coast.

He was content to field them all, and he left this correspondent with the clear impression that Martin had a lot to learn from his encounters with England’s elite.

One clear plan is the new Rangers’ head coach. Win quickly and easily. He doesn’t anticipate a large fanbase to be patient. Or, in fact, from his new employers, who believe he is the “ideal candidate” to bring the Ibrox club back to its desired state, challenging them in every competition they enter.

After giving his advice that he had to “win early,” he was asked if he anticipated winning a trophy in his first season. He referred to those as “winning games.”

Then Martin remarked, “I’m not going to make any promises because I don’t think that helps anyone.”

Martin was straightforward and focused when asked about his identity and style.

Fans of Rangers can anticipate both “courage” and “intense” to be two things.

He wants all of his players to either possess or develop “courage to take the ball,” which he describes as “one of the hardest things to do in football.”

And Martin wants them to be open to playing in “risky” locations because they “always have solutions and options” This will come from his side’s commitment and the team’s dedication.

Martin was pleased to point out that the running stats of all of his previous teams, including some of them, were the best.

He wants to compensate for his playing here.

The former defender was open about how much time he spent playing here. It wasn’t at all good from his perspective.

He claimed that it hurt him greatly that things didn’t go so well in this situation. “I’m trying to present myself in a different way than I did in the past.”

Interesting area for this one, because Martin sent out a few clear signals.

He anticipates both improving the players he will inherit and giving the board new talent to support his goals. I’m clear about what the squad needs and demands, so let me quote him exactly: “We’re going to add to the squad.

He is aware that the current crop of players can improve and improve. He’ll give them an opportunity to win over him. He wants them to display both a “better” and “different” version of themselves.

He wants players who are eager to run hard, run a lot, and work their socks off, according to one thing. He made a suggestion that if the current squad doesn’t have enough of that, he’ll start recruiting players who will be willing to accept that culture of hard work.

He is aware that the club needs to be “sustainable,” and that he must use his extensive contacts to find real transfer-market deals despite being informed that he will receive a sizable portion of the £20 million investment.

Interesting is how he described interim manager Barry Ferguson’s performance as “brilliant,” a sign that Martin has seen enough talent in the players to work with? If the club is unable to retain the Wolfsburg loaneee, replacing the quality of someone like winger Vaclav Cerny may be high on his list of priorities.

Martin claims that despite never having been the first choice at any of his previous clubs, he had already won over the fanbase at MK Dons, Swansea, and Southampton.

According to him, some of the Rangers’ supporters are a little underwhelmed by his arrival: “I want to give supporters a team they can identify with and feel proud of.”

A “team that gives everything,” a cohesive group that shares my own work ethic. I am aware of my destiny.

“Not as a player, but judge me at this moment.” My previous experience was incredibly learning. Jimmy Bell and Stevie the physio really whetted my appetite even more after speaking with him.