BRUGES, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Rangers head coach Russell Martin during a post-match press conference following a UEFA Champions League Play-Off Round Second Leg between Club Brugge and Rangers at the Jan Breydel Stadium, on August 27, 2025, in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)
The Welsh FA will have Russell Martin put on a Tactical Masterclass at their annual conference.
For between £350 and £450 budding coaches can get an insight into what makes the former Ibrox boss tick.
The man that had a record of Won 1, Drew 5 and Lost 1 in this season’s SPFL Premiership.
Who lost 9-1 on aggregate to Club Brugge in a Champions League Play-Off. Fortunately the Belgians switched off at half-time in the return leg.
Martin is a laughing stock among football fans.
The ultimate hipster. Full of buzz words and strategy to cover up a basic lack of managerial awareness.
Management is managing players and resources. Adapting and getting the best out of what you have.
Not trying to turn bang average journeymen into Xavi and Iniesta.
HIPSTER MARTIN FELL ON HIS FACE
Martin felt that he could do all that and more.
Russell Martin will return to the FAW National Coaches Conference to deliver a Tactical Masterclass session with Coaches Voice.
Coaches can revalidate UEFA qualifications and learn from industry expert at the two-day event.
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After Southampton’s horrific EPL campaign and his brief stint at Ibrox Martin has been out of work.
He has tried a few Sky Sports appearances and other media soft soaping.
The phone hasn’t rung with any offers.
Even Micky Beale somehow found himself managing Sunderland post Ibrox.
Such as Martin’s reputation that it is unlikely that any UK club will go near Martin. The backlash will be mighty.
As well as being a football hipster Martin has several personal issues that led to his Ibrox downfall.
They don’t take kindly to vegans, Buddhists or Green Party members. Martin ticked all three boxes, three red flags rolled into one.
Almost as bad as that Martin turned up for his unveiling at Ibrox wearing trainers. It is doubtful if he has even owned brogues.
His hairstyle upset fans. He never wore a club blazer. He explained that he couldn’t wear a tie in the dug out because of sweating issues. A phone call to HRH Prince Andrew should solve that.
How many away fans should be at the May 10 Glasgow Derby?
2,500 Welcome bears
Allow 800 like other clubs
Zero angry bears
I would have thought Martin was a shoo in for plenty of work from the BBC Scottish version especially on the radio ? There are two empty spaces left by Doddsy and Terry as they attempt to leave their DNA’s on Kilmarnock as coaches ! Aw stop laughing ! It’s not exactly 2 out …2 in as there are serious cutbacks at the National Broadcaster . But Martin does have stories to tell from his time in Ibroxland ? I suppose the problem is finding a scoop at the beeb strong enough to ask him the questions whose answers would set the cat amongst the pigeons ? Dum de dum dum ……dum de dum dum duuuuummm!