MARTIN'S NO PEOPLE PLEASER

Gers manager: I could win trophies and some fans would still be unhappy I have long hair and don't wear a shirt and tie

- By Gavin McCafferty

RANGERS head coach Russell Martin accepts there will be some fans he will probably never win over as he vowed to block out the criticism that has grown during his early spell in charge.

Martin is still looking for his first Premiership win ahead of tomorrow’s trip to face St Mirren after draws against Motherwell and Dundee.

And fans relayed their displeasure after Gers conceded three goals in the first 20 minutes of their Champions League playoff first leg against Club Brugge on Tuesday.

However, Martin was reassured by his players’ second-half performance and reaction since the 3-1 home loss that they “really want to fight for each other”, and he vowed to focus on his long-term task of improving Rangers’ fortunes.

“Football is so short term now, the world is, with social media and all that stuff,” said the ex-Scotland international: