Bairns sub's goal brings to an end Martin's messy Gers reign

RUSSELL MARTIN'S reign as Rangers manager ended last night after his sloppy side let slip a lead to draw 1-1 with newly-promoted Falkirk yesterday.

- BY RONNIE ESPLIN

Gers winger Djeidi Gassama had a goal ruled out for offside on four minutes and striker Bojan Miovski tapped in after 41 minutes.

But, in between, it was yet another desperate performance as the Bairns bossed the first half.

John McGlynn's side carried the game to the lacklustre Gers after the break and deservedly levelled in the 73rd minute via a 20-yard strike from substitute Henry Cartwright - his first goal for the Bairns since signing on loan from Leicester.

Angry Gers fans again bombarded Martin with vitriol, with many long since having given up on the ex-Southampton manager following the disastrous start to his tenure which ended with just five wins in 17 matches - only 29.4% - including defeats in their opening Europa League games to Genk and Sturm Graz.