AliousAndrew Cavenagh Touches Down in Glasgow to Confront Rangers’ Mounting Crisis**
American businessman Andrew Cavenagh has arrived in Glasgow as Rangers’ chairman prepares to address the growing turmoil surrounding the club.
The US-based owner flew in Thursday night on a private jet and is set to attend Saturday’s highly charged Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Hibs at Ibrox Stadium.
Cavenagh will witness firsthand the unrest among supporters, who are planning protests outside the stadium demanding the dismissal of embattled manager Russell Martin and CEO Patrick Stewart.
The Union Bears fan group has called on supporters to gather at the main entrance before kick-off, expressing their frustration after Rangers’ disappointing 2-0 home loss to Hearts, which left the club languishing in tenth place in the Premiership.
Martin, just 103 days into his tenure, has yet to claim a league victory in his first five games and endured a humiliating 9-1 aggregate defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League playoffs.
This marks Rangers’ worst league start in 47 years, leading to widespread disillusionment among fans who blame both Martin and Stewart for the club’s recent missteps.
Despite the backlash and the toxic atmosphere in the stands, the Ibrox board has decided to back the former Southampton manager, who has insisted he will not step down amid the growing fan outrage.
Cavenagh could face a half-empty stadium, with thousands of supporters reportedly planning to boycott Saturday’s fixture.
Record Sport reports that several high-profile managerial candidates have expressed interest in taking over, though no official discussions have yet occurred.
For now, Russell Martin is expected to remain in the dugout for the last-eight cup tie, as Rangers confront a turbulent period on and off the pitch.
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