In this video
- Asked for his message to players and fans, Martin said there is no message to the players right now; everyone has to feel the pain. To the fans he has nothing but an apology; it is humiliating and really painful.
- Asked if he worries about his future, Martin said no. The most hurtful thing is how tough they make it for themselves; not yet strong enough as a group, they respond so poorly to disappointment.
- Asked if he has concerns his job could be at risk, Martin said they do not think they will lose 6-0 again. The manner of defeat is not acceptable, but he has no choice but to keep working.
- Asked about his many midfield combinations, Martin said that after going down to 10 men and conceding early, he is not sure any blend would click. They are still trying to find the best 11.
- Asked if the dressing room has the characters to recover, Martin said compounding mistakes has been too much of a theme. He is confident they have brilliant characters who feel a bit heavy with it all.
- Asked if he is still the right man, Martin said it is probably the toughest night he has had as a head coach. It does not change that he thinks they can get the place going.
“Yeah, by winning football matches.”
After Rangers Champions League exit, Russell Martin delivered a frank and honest assessment of his team’s performance. He described the defeat as self-inflicted and admitted the squad lacked the mental strength to deal with setbacks.
Martin apologized to fans, called the performance humiliating and said there was nothing to be proud of. He praised Tavernier for showing leadership but questioned the future of some players, highlighting ongoing struggles in midfield balance.
With the Champions League campaign now over Martin shifts his focus to rebuilding starting with results on Sunday.
