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Rangers Routed 6–0 by Club Brugge as Board Backs Martin to Lead Old Firm Derby

The club has kept Russell Martin in place for Sunday's Celtic visit after discussions with senior leadership.

Overview

  • Club Brugge won the second leg 6-0 to complete a 9-1 play-off aggregate, consigning Rangers to the Europa League.
  • Rangers went down to 10 men inside minutes after Max Aarons’ straight red card, trailing 5-0 by half-time in Bruges.
  • Sky Sports reports the Ibrox board is not considering Martin’s position before the derby, and he will remain on the touchline.
  • Travelling supporters called for his dismissal and the Rangers Supporters Association publicly urged the club to sack him.
  • Martin apologised, called the defeat humiliating, questioned the squad’s harmony and commitment, and sits on three wins from ten matches.