Russell Martin's unseen Rangers academy role has been detailed.
The first team head coach is said to be personally investing more time after training, working with younger players.
The information emerged from the latest meeting between the Rangers Fan Advisory Board and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Stewart, as well as Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell.
"He [Thelwell] said the club is deliberately strengthening the Academy and pathways at Auchenhowie, aiming to create a tighter environment and ensure stronger contributions from home-grown players in the future," official minutes read.
"It was highlighted that youth development must combine strong coaching, education, and support with genuine opportunities for first-team football.
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"Examples were provided of increased focus on planning further ahead within the Academy structure, including identifying future prospects earlier and ensuring loan opportunities for younger players where appropriate.
"It was also noted that Russell Martin is personally investing additional time working with younger players after training."
In terms of Martin, CEO Stewart admitted that although the club do have contingency plans in place, that is the same across all key roles.
"A question was raised about whether the club has a Plan B, noting that fans are concerned about the possibility of prolonged uncertainty if results do not improve," minutes stated.
"PS [Patrick Stewart] explained that succession planning is a normal part of good governance across all key roles, and not specific to the head coach.
"While he stressed that this does not mean active steps are being taken to replace Russell Martin, contingency planning is a normal part of football and business operations."
