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🛑 BREAKING: Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises Want Russell Martin Out of Globe Life Field Within 24 Hours — Sky Sports Confirms
September 9, 2025 | Glasgow, Scotland
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Sky Sports has just confirmed that Andrew Cavenagh, in coordination with the 49ers Enterprises, has demanded that Russell Martin vacate Globe Life Field within 24 hours.
The decision follows a breakdown in relations between the managerial team and the club’s executive leadership — a move that now accelerates the already-confirmed split between Rangers FC and their under-pressure manager.
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🔹 Immediate Exit Ordered
Sources close to the situation report that Cavenagh — a key figure within the 49ers Enterprises group, which holds a major financial stake in Rangers FC — made the decision late this afternoon after internal discussions.
According to Sky Sports, the order is “firm and non-negotiable,” signaling a desire for a clean and immediate transition as the club prepares for a major structural overhaul.
> “This is not just an end of a contract — it’s an end of a vision,” said one insider. “The 49ers group has ambitions for Rangers that require urgent, decisive change.”
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🔹 Globe Life Field: An Unusual Home Base
While Globe Life Field is traditionally associated with Major League Baseball in Texas, in this context, sources suggest it is being used as a temporary operational base or training facility during a preseason or overseas promotional tour.
The demand for Martin to leave the premises immediately underlines how swiftly the ownership group wants to wipe the slate clean — both symbolically and strategically.
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🔹 Sky Sports: “It’s Over — and Fast”
Sky Sports broke the story just minutes ago on their 24-hour football channel, stating that the relationship between Russell Martin and Rangers had become “untenable.”
Their report also confirms:
A compensation agreement has already been finalized.
The club is preparing an interim coaching announcement.
49ers Enterprises has taken “full control of football operations.”
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🔹 Who Is Andrew Cavenagh?
For those unfamiliar, Andrew Cavenagh is a prominent executive figure aligned with 49ers Enterprises — the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise — which has increased its influence in European football in recent years, most notably with Leeds United and now Rangers FC.
Cavenagh is seen as a no-nonsense operator who prioritizes performance, brand expansion, and ROI — and is known for not hesitating when results fall short.
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🔹 What’s Next for Rangers?
The focus now turns to:
Who replaces Martin?
How will this impact the squad and dressing room?
Will the 49ers’ influence reshape the club more aggressively?
Several names have already been floated as potential successors, with bookmakers listing candidates from both the UK and continental Europe.
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🗣 Fan Reaction
Social media is erupting with mixed emotions. While many fans had lost patience with Martin’s inconsistent results, others are shocked at the abrupt and ruthless nature of the dismissal.
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⚠️ Final Word
In the ever-changing world of football, this may go down as one of the most decisive power plays in recent Rangers history. Russell Martin’s tenure ends not just with a handshake — but with a ticking clock and a suitcase at the door
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