Wed 8 October 2025 12:10, UK

Steven Smith may be on his toes as Rangers look for a new manager after sacking Russell Martin.

Andrew Cavenagh has told players to stay away from Auchenhowie for the time being as the Gers continue their search for the Scottish manager’s replacement.

Martin was arguably the worst permanent manager at Ibrox, lasting just 123 days at the Light Blues, and the American owners now have a massive task on their hands to find a successor.

While the US consortium will want to be thorough with their next appointment at the Glaswegian outfit, things need to be put in place sooner rather than later.

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Smith could potentially be appointed by the Gers to take charge of the Dundee United fixture on 18 October, Chris Jack says.

The Scottish journalist believes that if a permanent manager isn’t hired at Ibrox during the international break, then the Light Blues’ Under-19s coach may be handed the reins for a game.

With the players away from training at the moment, a temporary management team certainly needs to be put into place as the Glaswegian outfit look for a new head coach.

Speaking on The Rangers Review, Jack said: “I would...