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Stewart Wilson

Russell Martin reacts to Rangers sacking calls as he reveals chat with hierarchy

Rangers boss Russell Martin has responded to supporters' calls for him to be sacked. 

Fans in the away end of the Jan Breydel Stadium could be heard chanting 'Martin, get to f***' during the Ibrox club's 6-0 defeat to Club Brugge in the second leg of their Champions League playoff this evening. 

Rangers lost the tie 9-1 on aggregate. 

"I can't say anything," stated Martin, when asked in an interview with TNT Sports about the singing. "I apologise for the performance. 


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"They [the fans] have been great. The only way we can respond is by winning the game and putting in a real performance on Sunday to build from."

Martin was then quizzed on his future and whether he has any fears over his job: "No," he replied instantly. "Patrick [Stewart] and Kevin [Thelwell], I've had a chat with them already, they've been amazingly supportive. 

"They understand that this might take time. They knew that before I came in. They understand the club's position and where we're at.

"Now the focus is on Sunday."

Rangers welcome Celtic to Ibrox for the first derby of the season this weekend. They are currently six points behind their city rivals in the Scottish Premiership

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