Scottish Premiership club Rangers on Thursday confirmed the appointment of former Southampton boss Russell Martin as their new head coach on a three-year deal.The 39-year-old guided Southampton to promotion to the Premier League last year but was sacked in December following one win from their first 16 games.

Here's a breakdown of the new Rangers boss' life in football: After leaving Brighton's youth academy and a brief spell at non-league Lewes, Martin spent four years at Wycombe, playing 140 games.

Rangers have confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin as the club’s new head coach. The 39-year-old former MK Dons, Swansea and Southampton boss has signed a three-year contract. He will be joined at Ibrox by assistant head coach Matt Gill and performance coach Rhys Owen.