Disgusted Rangers fans quit Ibrox just 20 minutes in to leave Amazon Prime doyen stunned
A first half horror show from Russell Martin's side is threatening to get even worse and some punters don't want to see any more
Rangers manager Russell Martin cuts a frustrated figure on the Ibrox touchline
Rangers fans started leaving Ibrox after just 20 MINUTES as their team's Champions League dream imploded in front of their eyes.
Russell Martin's shellshocked side shipped three goals to a Club Brugge team who no doubt can't believe their luck and already have one foot in the league phase and are counting the £40million jackpot that is surely coming their way.
Nasser Djiga's moment of madness in just leaving a ball over the top for Jack Butland to collect was punished in exquisite style by Romeo Vermant, who chipped the ball over the stranded keeper first time.
The boos started in earnest after just seven minutes when Jorne Spileers was given the freedom of the penalty are to double the advantage.
And a third goal after less than a third of the game had been played proved too much for some.
Fans started making their way to the exits no doubt with a stiff drink in mind given what their team had subjected them too.
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It was picked up by stunned Amazon Prime commentator Jon Champion, who was quick to point out the mass exodus. The anger of those who stayed was also not lost on former Gers coach and co-commentator for the night Neil McCann.
And the fear will be that this could get far, far worse before it gets any better and some punters would rather not hang around to witness it.
Chris Sutton stuck the boot in when he posted on social media: "I thought Rangers fans don't do walking away… 20 minutes in and many have given up already…"
Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland looks dejected
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