What now for Rangers as head coach search resumes?

The Rangers fans must now feel like it has been the longest fortnight of their lives after Russell Martin’s dismissal.

Martin was relieved of the constantly growing burden that the head coach’s job had on him, and on October 5th, he witnessed another incident where he was secretly escorted out of Falkirk Stadium.

Some of the club’s supporters will remember this image and the team bus that was being blocked in for a lifetime.

Since then, they’ve heard a sigh of relief for Steven Gerrard’s return, only to be abruptly silenced by the then-deceased title-winning manager.

Danny Rohl, the ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss, was the subject of conversation before he abruptly resigned.

And on Sunday, there was the most recent twist in the drama as Kevin Muscat’s agreement to give him the role ended in advanced discussions.

If Rangers fans had anticipated that things would improve right away following Martin’s departure, they had made a mistake.

Off the field, it appeared Muscat had finally found his voice and provided some clarity for the club, its players, and its fans.

After speaking with the Shanghai Port boss, it appeared as though the details had been worked out, at least on the surface.

Then, on Sunday, the news that Rangers might not have been able to find their new boss until early December could have been due to the potentially lengthy nature of the Chinese Super League title run in. The deal was ineffective.

Fans are left in a position where three of the most popular candidates have gone, and the search is still ongoing now that it has started two weeks ago.

Steven Smith’s interim boss, who was on the field, helped Dundee United draw 2-2 at home.

Stability is the first word that comes to mind.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst consoled his players in Seville’s sweltering heat as Rangers lost the Europa League final on penalties in May 2022. A Scottish Cup win was expected just days after the mesmerizing and heroic run, which ended in a sting in the tail.

The Dutchman was fired six months later, and the Rangers’ management merry-go-round started.

Michael Beale, Philippe Clement, Barry Ferguson, and Martin have all been in charge since then, with the exception of a League Cup victory.

Former Rangers striker Billy Dodds, who was a member of the coaching staff last season under Ferguson, said, “They’ll be looking for a little help, probably some guidance, to give them a little stability.”

There are things that can assist, they say. You get to the football field as well after you’ve been inside, and we’ve already gathered it right away.

There are many things that can be done right away, but long-term, they need someone who can lead, be good at wooing people, and then make sure the person they hire has strong values and sends the right message that this club is headed in the right direction.

Since Martin left the Falkirk Stadium behind a back-door exit, the fort has been led by under-19s coaches Smith, B Team coach Brian Gilmour, performance coach Rhys Owen, and goalkeeper coach Sal Bibbo.

In the dressing room, rangers do have some experience. The senior leadership team includes captain James Tavernier, captain John Souttar, captain Jack Butland, and Kieran Dowell.

Dodds, however, thinks a powerful figurehead is urgently required.

He said, “He (Tavernier) can only do so much,” TV is a quiet, quiet guy who doesn’t speak out loud on the pitch.

It’s not like they’re going to gather all the team together and make a speech, but there’s a group called the leadership core.

They’ll probably be saying to one another, “We need it sorted, we need it sorted pretty quickly,” in my opinion.

Even though there is a captain and vice-captain, there is a leadership group, “there is no real standout leader.” Although the boys can only accomplish so much, I believe they must unite.

It is undeniable that the core group is capable of more than what has been provided this season by looking at them.

Rangers appeared passive from the back end in far too many games, and Martin’s tactics have been dissected and broken down. Add a porous defense, and you’re in trouble.

However, a team’s spine is present. After a disagreement with Martin, Lucas Raskin pledged his commitment to restoring Rangers’ momentum, while Bojan Miovski, a new signing, poses a threat in the form of attack.

However, the supporters won’t have much patience when their new leader arrives. Clement has a year and 131 days in place of Gerrard, making him the longest serving boss.

Small victories will be required to quickly reassure fans that the tanker is turning with such a terrible start to the campaign.

Dodds remarked, “There’s definitely confidence right away]that needs improved.”

They have been a problem for a while, but I believe defensively they need to be more sound. That will require the new manager to pursue that.

There is something to work with because there is a strong midfield there, and there is a strong midfield base, even when we were there. Additionally, they have added up front as well, so there is something to work with.

You can see the confidence seeping out of them as “there are things that need to be changed,” but overall you can see that.