Russell Martin in need of Champions League lift to silence Rangers grumbles

Manager faces a tricky task against Club Brugge and can not afford background music to become any more discordantRangers supporters are entitled to feel conflicted over the prospect of Champions League participation. The kudos and finance that come with involvement against Europe’s elite would be welcome. There must also be an awareness, however, that it may be a chastening experience.Rangers’ last involvement in the competition proper ended with them on zero points and a minus-20 goal difference at the end of the group stage. That squad, from the 2022-23 campaign, was stronger than the wholly unconvincing class of 2025. Continue reading...

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