Russell Martin, the new head coach of Rangers, faces significant challenges in managing one of the giants of Scottish football. Graeme Souness, a former manager, emphasizes that the pressure and scrutiny at Rangers and Celtic are immense, often leading to unique challenges—especially if expectations aren't met. The intensity of support in Glasgow results in constant feedback from fans, and past managers have even chosen to live outside the city to escape this relentless spotlight. Gordon Strachan described this environment as "mind-blowing," highlighting the divisive nature of football culture in the region.
Managing Rangers - and Celtic must be the same - is the hardest job in British football.
If you're top of the league and not playing very good football, the pressure's off. You can be second and have had a couple of bad refereeing decisions but you're playing the better football and the pressure all goes on.
The whole west of Scotland thing, if you're not brought up in it, is mind-blowing. You're either one or the other and that goes through all walks of life.
Many Celtic and Rangers managers of the past have elected to live outside Glasgow... But the likes of Brendan Rodgers, Philippe Clement, Ange Postecoglou and Steven Gerrard did all live in the city or its surroundings.
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