C'MON THE CHANGERS

RUSSELL MARTIN might be a football purist. But while he’s in charge at Rangers, he knows he'll be judged on one thing only - winning.

- BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT

Martin proud of how his troops have dealt with upheavel and knows opening night win is crucial in keeping momentum going just how vital it is that his side hit the ground running against Well.

As he assessed his start in the job, Martin said: “I'm looking forward to it starting properly. We've had a couple of massive games already.

“We're five weeks in. Usually this would be preseason and youd be enjoying working out some problems, without the stress of having to win games.

“But everyone has had to navigate the changes.

"There’s been so much change here from the top, in terms of leadership and ownership.

“There has been changes at the training ground, then players, a new style of play.

“Change can often be really messy. But the way the guys have navigated, I've been really proud of them because it’s not easy.

“We're trying to build and develop something but we have to win while we do it.

“We found a way to do it over two legs against Panathinaikos.