Rangers manager Russell Martin's future uncertain after Hearts defeat

Russell Martin said he was unsure about his future after Rangers’ turbulent start to the season continued with a 2-0 home defeat to Hearts on Saturday that left the Ibrox side still searching for a first Premiership win after five matches. Lawrence Shankland scored either side of half time, the first from a neat Claudio Braga assist in the 21st minute and the second from a rebound eight minutes from time after his penalty was saved by Jack Butland, as Hearts claimed their first victory at Ibrox in 11 years.

Martin was booed before kick-off and again during the match, with sections of the crowd chanting the name of Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin, who has been left out of recent squads amid a falling-out with the head coach. Martin confirmed this week that Raskin will remain excluded until he regains the trust of teammates and staff. Raskin, who scored for Belgium during the international break, did not feature in the goalless Old Firm draw before the break and was omitted again against Hearts, prompting further anger from supporters.

When asked about his future after the defeat, Martin told BBC Scotland, "We'll see." He acknowledged the pressure and disruption at the club and...