Russell Martin is the new head coach of Rangers, joining the Ibrox club on a three-year deal.
The 39-year-old has been out of work since he was sacked by Southampton last December.
However, he did lead Saints to promotion to the Premier League, playing an exciting brand of football in the Championship.
The former Scotland international, and Gers defender, has managed over 250 games at MK Dons, Swansea City and Southampton.
The recruitment process was led by chief executive, Patrick Stewart, alongside the club's new sporting director, Kevin Thelwell.
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The decision to appoint Martin was signed off by new chairman Andrew Cavenagh and the incoming Ibrox board after the US consortium takeover deal was completed last week.
All three key figures delivered their thoughts on the appointment of Martin in Rangers' announcement earlier this morning.
Here is every word of what they had to say...
Patrick Stewart
Our criteria for our next coach were clear: we wanted a coach who will excel in terms of how we want to play, improve our culture, develop our squad, and ultimately win matches. Russell was the standout candidate.
This appointment is about building a winning team and a strong culture. He is no stranger to our club, we expect success and Russell knows that. We are excited for his leadership.
Kevin Thelwell
Through the many conversations Patrick and I have had with Russell in recent weeks, he has emerged as the outstanding candidate.
Russell comes to Rangers with hard-earned experience. His time in the Premier League has sharpened his approach, both tactically and personally. He’s better for it, and we believe that will translate into the kind of leadership and performance our supporters expect.
His teams play dominant football, they control the ball, dictate the tempo and impose themselves physically. They press aggressively and work relentlessly off the ball. These are all characteristics that we believe are required to be successful at home, away, and abroad.
We’re looking forward to getting to work with Russell immediately as we prepare for a demanding and important season ahead.
Andrew Cavenagh
I am delighted to welcome Russell to Rangers. This was a thorough, rigorous process and Russell impressed throughout. His appointment embodies the club’s goal of attracting top talent, empowering them, and supporting them.
We believe that Russell can improve on-pitch performance while also helping build the culture and infrastructure necessary for consistent and long-term success.
