A lack of control, of care in possession, of assertiveness and responsibility have been evident from the opening game of the season against Panathinaikos. Russell Martin wants to be judged in May but he's got to get there first and with fans already vocally expressing their displeasure over what they're watching, as many of his predecessors can testify, it is difficult to retain the backing of the board when the support has turned against you. Dumped out of the Champions League qualifiers, losing his first league game, then the first Old Firm derby, but gradually ingratiating himself with an initially sceptical fanbase to become a hero, with a scintillating brand of football.
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