Steven Gerrard in frame for Rangers return after Russell Martin is sacked

Martin dismissed after fans surround team bus at Falkirk

PARTED WAYS: Rangers manager Russell Martin (left) has been sacked by Rangers with Steven Gerrard in frame for a return. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Steven Gerrard is under strong consideration for a return to Rangers after the Scottish club confirmed the sacking of Russell Martin.

Martin’s ill-fated Ibrox tenure ended with the manager leaving the Falkirk Stadium via a side door and a waiting car after a 1-1 draw which left Rangers 11 points from the summit of Scotland’s top flight after just seven games. Furious fans had surrounded the Rangers team bus in Falkirk.