"This is the one I really wanted" Russell Martin tells the room, while also mentioning other opportunities he had.

He is talking about the hurt he had of not bringing his best when he was at Ibrox as a player.

We're now on to a brief speech from Kevin Thelwell, the club's new sporting director.

But now we're on to the main man. Standby...

"Improve culture, develop our squad, and ultimately win matches."

That's what Patrick Stewart has just told the room.

"We expect success and Russell knows that."

No pressure, Russell.

Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart is kicking things off first.

"Russell's appointment is a culmination of a series of steps" he tells the room.

Here he comes...

The journalists are circling with their dictaphones, we can't be far away now.

Either that or the biscuit platter has now just been levelled.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Ibrox

The press conference room is full. Not a spare seat to be had. It's standing room only for the photographers to my right, who - to mix my sporting metaphors - are lined up like the slips in a cricket team to the side of the wicketkeeper. Four slips and a gully, I'd say. Who's silly mid-off? Answers on a postcard. We're expecting Russell Martin to rock up at 11.15am sharp. Until then, talk among yourselves.

We're now getting live pictures from the press room in Ibrox as we get ready for Russell Martin's arrival. Don't adjust your speakers, we've just turned it down so you can't hear the assembled Scottish press pack discuss what they had for their breakfast.

Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart, who led the head coach search along with Thelwell, said Martin was the "standout candidate".

The Ibrox club spoke to former Real Madrid assistant manager Davide Ancelotti and former Feyenoord manager Brian Priske, while former manager Gerrard and ex-Ajax head coach Francesco Farioli were among those also linked with the post.

"Our criteria were clear: we wanted a coach who will excel in terms of how we want to play, improve our culture, develop our squad, and ultimately win matches," Stewart said.

"This appointment is about building a winning team and a strong culture. He is no stranger to our club, we expect success and Russell knows that. We are excited for his leadership."

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Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Ibrox

There's plenty of chatter among the assembled press and media pack as we await Russell Martin's arrival. There have been various figures linked with the Rangers job. We finally have the opportunity to question the Ibrox side's chosen candidate. Cameras, phones and dictaphones at the ready.

It's up to the Blue Room here at Ibrox for Martin and his new employers. Cameras and photographers only. We journalists are down in the press conference room awaiting the new head coach for his first grilling.

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Graeme: This is a brilliant appointment. A studious coach who has the ability to man manage and also coach technically very well without overly complicating the game. He earns the respect of his players and I feel he will bring our great club the success we have yearned for these past few years.

AJ: Was an appointment no-one saw coming as so many eyes were focused on whether the takeover was going to happen or not. Thankfully, there's a structure at Rangers from the top. Unsure what the manager/head coach funds will be made available for new players, as well as players leaving. Glad it's all done before pre-season. Just got to give him time as he will have to hit the ground running in the league and challenge for the league. Would say that Rangers have to focus more on the Scottish Cup and League Cup as well, and get a European run if possible, but league would be the main objective for the club and manager.

Brian: A man with not a great track record. Played for Rangers for a short period in 2008 then gone, past managerial experience with clubs not outstanding, now back with Rangers as manager, this is not filling me with confidence for our way forward. But l hope he proves me wrong along with thousands more.

Michael: Barry Ferguson must be gutted. He could probably have understood an experienced big name with undoubted history.

Jeff: Well, hopefully he is not one dimensional - 3-5-2 seems to be a good formation when playing Celtic.

Ross: Pretty underwhelming appointment. However, I hope the fans get behind him and give him a chance to prove himself.

Billy: Rangers have gone with successful "Championship" managers before and none have lasted. I hope Martin bucks that trend, but I suspect the budget will prevent him from achieving success, which is basically finishing above Celtic. £20m is probably insufficient and none of the current players will command a high transfer fee. But we live in hope!

Mikey: Time will tell. We need to back him now and hope he delivers. Read comparisons to big Ange Postecoglou this week. If true, it could make him the right man.

Speaking of fan reaction, here's some we've already had flood into BBC Sport towers...

A quick scan of social media would suggest Russell Martin's appointment has been a mixed bag. For the Rangers fans in the audience, how are you feeling this morning?

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The Rangers gaffer is still a relatively new managerial hand, but how has he got on so far in his career?

We expect the press conference to kick-off around 1100 BST, so roughly 12 minutes. You'll be able to follow all reaction and analysis here, while if you're lucky enough to be able to watch it at your work, you can click play at the top of the screen. It'll go live just as the new man walks in.

Good morning all, welcome to special live coverage of the press conference coming from Ibrox as Russell Martin speaks for the first time as the new Rangers head coach.

Stick with us over the next hour or so as we bring you the best of it, including from our man Kheredine who will be in the room.