Swansea fans react as Rangers eye Russell Martin as next manager

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Rangers are reportedly interested in bringing Russell Martin to Ibrox as the Gers prepare to lose Steven Gerrard as their manager.

Gerrard looks set to take the Aston Villa job. And with that, the Gers are now searching for his potential replacement.

The Daily Mirror reports that one of the names that they are considering is Martin. It is noted that the 35-year-old is attracting admirers from a host of clubs.

Martin, of course, is no stranger to Rangers. Unfortunately, his brief spell with the club was not a successful one. And he came in for a lot of criticism during his time on loan with the Gers.

It does appear that few Rangers fans would now want him appointed as Gerrard’s successor.

And it appears that the Gers supporters and Swansea fans have found common ground, with no one wanting Martin to leave the Liberty Stadium.

He has made a bright start to life in South Wales following his appointment in the summer. The Swans are within touching distance of the play-off spots right now.

He has also implemented an impressive style of play. No side in the Championship has had more possession than Swansea so far, according to FB Ref.

And the Swans fans clearly feel that it would be a huge blow to lose Martin. That should certainly encourage sceptical Rangers supporters should the links become more concrete.

With that in mind, here is what some of the Swansea fans make of the links between Rangers and Martin…