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Josh McCafferty

Reason for Russell Martin's Rangers red card in Middlesbrough friendly revealed

Rangers head coach Russell Martin was sent off in his side's friendly with Middlesbrough this afternoon. 

The English Championship outfit found themselves 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Neto Borges and Dael Fry. 

After making several substitutions in the second 45, [[Rangers]] rallied, as Danilo's header and a close-range strike from Findlay Curtis levelled things up.


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The game eventually finished in a 2-2 draw, although Ibrox boss Martin was sent off.

He was disputing with the fourth official after his side weren't awarded a penalty for what looked like a handball in the box by Boro's Luke Ayling in the first half. 

Speaking post-match, Martin said: "I think we should've had a penalty. The fourth official can definitely help the officials. I'm a passionate guy. I probably overstepped the mark, and I enjoyed watching the game from the stands in the second half. 

"It was a good view from there, actually!

"I went and apologised to the official [after]. I need to get used to how it works up here compared to down the road."

Rangers return to action midweek as they travel to face Panathinaikos in the return leg of their second-round Champions League qualifier.   

Martin's men hold a 2-0 aggregate lead after an impressive victory at Ibrox on Tuesday. 

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