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Russell Martin Finalist for Columbus Crew Head Coach

12/30/2025

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Russell Martin, a football coach, is a finalist for Columbus Crew head coach as the club seeks to replace Wilfried Nancy, who became Celtic's head coach.
Martin previously managed Rangers but was dismissed after four months.
Martin, 39, has coached Southampton, where he led them to promotion but was later sacked.
The team finished seventh in the Eastern Conference last season and faces challenges in replacing veteran midfielder Darlington Nagbe.

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Russell Martin, a football coach, is a finalist for Columbus Crew head coach as the club seeks to replace Wilfried Nancy, who became Celtic's head coach.
Martin previously managed Rangers but was dismissed after four months.
Martin, 39, has coached Southampton, where he led them to promotion but was later sacked.
The team finished seventh in the Eastern Conference last season and faces challenges in replacing veteran midfielder Darlington Nagbe.