Rangers’ Cheeky Post Sparks Outrage: Fans in Disbelief Over Martin Jab After Rohl’s Debut Triumph

Rangers’ Cheeky Post Sparks Outrage: Fans in Disbelief Over Martin Jab After Rohl’s Debut Triumph

In the electrifying cauldron of Ibrox Stadium, Danny Rohl marked his first victory as Rangers manager with a gritty 3-1 dismantling of Kilmarnock on October 26, 2025. Goals from Derek Cornelius, Danilo, and substitute Youssef Chermiti propelled the Gers to fifth in the Scottish Premiership, a welcome respite from their nightmarish start to the season. Yet, amid the jubilant roars, it wasn’t the on-pitch heroics that ignited social media fury—it was a sly official post from Rangers FC that fans branded a “vicious dig” at Rohl’s ill-fated predecessor, Russell Martin.

The 36-year-old German tactician, fresh from Sheffield Wednesday and with just days to imprint his vision, orchestrated a tactical masterclass. Abandoning Martin’s rigid possession dogma for fluid, pragmatic shifts—Plan A, B, and C, as Rohl quipped post-match—the Light Blues surged forward. Cornelius nodded in the opener early, only for a Jack Butland howler to gift Kilmarnock parity via Eddie Beach’s rebound. But Danilo’s towering header and Chermiti’s clinical finish sealed a morale-boosting win, ending a 903-day league drought for the Brazilian striker. “A small step,” Rohl humbly noted, eyes already on the looming Celtic semi-final. For beleaguered supporters, though, it felt like a giant leap from the abyss.

Enter the controversy: Rangers’ official X (formerly Twitter) account, known for its biting wit, dropped a graphic celebrating the victory. At its core? A bold “Make Rangers Great Again” (MRGA) slogan, emblazoned over Ibrox’s roaring stands, with Rohl’s silhouette superimposed like a conquering hero. Subtle? Hardly. The nod to Donald Trump’s infamous MAGA mantra was unmistakable, but fans zeroed in on the subtext: a not-so-veiled swipe at Martin’s disastrous nine-game tenure, which yielded a paltry three points and soul-crushing defeats, including a 3-0 Europa League thrashing by Brann just days prior headed by Danny Rohl.

Social media erupted. “Disbelief doesn’t cover it,” tweeted @GersFanatic87, a die-hard with 15,000 followers. “We win, hearts swell, then the club posts this? It’s a clear kick at Russell while he’s down. Classless from a club preaching unity.” Echoing the sentiment, @IbroxInsider fumed: “MRGA? More like Mock Russell Greatly Again. Martin’s gone, let it lie. This poisons the well for Rohl’s honeymoon.” The post racked up 50,000 likes but drew 8,000 quote-tweets of scorn, with memes morphing the graphic into Trump’s face superimposed on Martin’s bewildered expression from his final presser.

Martin’s Rangers spell was a comet crash: hired amid summer promise, his high-line, tiki-taka experiment—praised at Southampton—floundered against Scotland’s physicality. Five losses in seven league games left the 12-time champions adrift, 13 points off leaders Hearts. Fans, raw from Philippe Clement’s sacking and interim woes under Barry Ferguson and Stevie Smith, had already vilified Martin as the “South Coast flop.” Yet, this post? It crossed a line, transforming private boardroom relief into public spectacle.

Defenders were few. Club insiders whispered the social media team aimed for levity, channeling American co-owner Andrew Cavenagh’s transatlantic flair. “It’s tongue-in-cheek revival rhetoric,” one source claimed. But for many, it reeked of pettiness, undermining the fresh start Rohl embodies. “Rangers need healing, not heel-turns,” posted @BlueNoseLoyal, capturing the malaise.

As notifications buzzed into the night, the victory’s glow dimmed, replaced by a stark reminder: in football’s tribal wars, even wins can wound.Will Rohl’s honeymoon survive the backlash? With Hibs away and Celtic lurking, the German’s charm offensive—hailing the fans’ “energy” pre-match—must now include damage control. For now, disbelief reigns. Rangers may be greatening, but at what cost to their soul?