By Alan Galindo

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Russell Martin retains the full backing of Rangers – a stance ‘forcibly challenged’ by the fan advisory board during a summit with Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell. The official account for Rangers FAB took to social media this evening to confirm they had a meeting with the CEO and Sporting Director, alongside a number of other club officials that lasted over two hours. The Ibrox gaffer is under increased pressure with the Light Blues winless from their first five Premiership games, with just four points and sitting tenth in the table. Fans made their feelings loud and clear at Ibrox on Saturday during and after the home defeat to Hearts with leading fan group the Union Bears set to stage a fresh protest against the current managing team and club CEO ahead of the weekend clash with Hibs. The group have called on fellow punters to arrive en masse outside the Ibrox main entrance at 4.30pm ahead of the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final with David Gray’s side. The FAB have confirmed ‘nothing was left off the table’ in the discussions with the Rangers hierarchy with the fans’ feelings on the current situation and wider issues made known once more. A statement on X reads: “We had a full and frank discussion this afternoon, lasting more than two hours, with CEO Patrick Stewart, Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell and other club officials. “We reiterated the fans’ collective strength of feeling on the performance of the manager, as well as other issues relating to the men’s first team that continue to cause great concern to the Rangers support. “Nothing was left off the table. We appreciate the club dedicating the full agenda to football matters and answering questions raised. Other items, on wider club issues, will be addressed at a separate meeting in the near future. “The club continues to back the manager – a stance we forcibly challenged. “Full minutes of the meeting will be published before the weekend.”