'Too much ego and self-preservation' - New Rangers boss rips players after league opener

Russell Martin reads the riot act after the Blues struggled to a 1-1 draw at Motherwell in their Premiership curtain-raiser 
'Too much ego and self-preservation' - New Rangers boss rips players after league opener

NOT GREAT VIEWING: Rangers manager Russell Martin gives instructions to his players during the William Hill Premiership match at Fir Park, Motherwell. Picture date: Saturday August 2, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Russell Martin spoke scathingly about "egos" and "self-preservation" among his players after Rangers dropped two points at Motherwell on the opening day of the William Hill Premiership campaign.

Gers skipper James Tavernier headed in from a corner in the 14th minute but the Ibrox side failed to kick on and eventually succumbed in the 87th minute when Emmanuel Longelo drove in a deserved equaliser for a 1-1 draw.

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