It appears bonkers to recommend Rangers would have settled for six on the break, however given Brugge's ultimate objective got here with 40 minutes remaining, it's a practical thought.
The relentless hosts ended the match with 32 photographs, 26 of which have been contained in the Rangers 18-yard space.
Additionally they had 70 touches within the opposition field. Martin's aspect had zero.
Sunday's first Outdated Agency derby of the season in opposition to Celtic presents Rangers the possibility to place a torrid night time behind them, however many followers is not going to need to see Martin within the dugout.
The previous Southampton supervisor revealed he's coping with a squad that has “disrupted concord”, however he stays satisfied he can flip issues round.
Though many supporters have misplaced endurance at such an early stage, Martin says the Rangers hierarchy “perceive this would possibly take time”.
The top coach is now aiming to make use of the “ache and humiliation” as “gasoline” for the derby.
“The way of defeat tonight is just not acceptable and hurtful,” Martin added. “However I've no different selection however to maintain working and hold centered.
“The burden is heavy on the group and we have to take that off them and transfer ahead. I have to take every thing that's thrown at me and so do the gamers.
“However it's my duty to simply accept all of it. It will not have an effect on the work we do transferring ahead.
“I do not suppose we have to win on Sunday to safe my job, we have to win to make ourselves really feel higher and make the followers really feel higher, and to provide them a efficiency they are often pleased with.”
