Russell Martin won't let sectarian abuse drive him out of Rangers

Rangers defender Russell Martin insists he won't be driven out of Glasgow by the city's sectarian element.

The Scottish international was targeted by two men as he shopped alone in a supermarket the day before Celtic’s 3-2 victory at Ibrox.

Filming the incident, the men called Martin a “h** p***k” and an “orange b*****d” as they passed.

Russell Martin walks off after Rangers' 0-1 defeat to Kilmarnock on Saturday. Picture: SNS

The following day Celtic star Scott Sinclair was then abused by three men in an airport lounge.

The two incidents gave a reminder as to the problems associated with Scotland’s biggest rivalry, though Martin says he won’t let it affect him as he looks to remain with Rangers on a long-term basis.

“It is what it is, to be honest,” said the Norwich City loanee. “I didn’t think anything of it until I got a phone call asking about it.

“It’s disappointing for sure, but it’s not indicative of the people up here. It’s not what I have found the city to be like.

“It’s a really small minority and we move on.

“I’ve made it known that I want to stay, so I’ll have to keep doing well enough to make sure that happens.”