Raging Russell Martin ‘really hurt’ by Southampton’s lack of fight

Southampton lost 3-1 to Bournemouth on Monday night. 

Southampton manager Russell Martin saw his side well beaten (Adam Davy/PA).

Southampton manager Russell Martin accused his players of lacking fight, aggression and courage as he took responsibility for a “ridiculous” first-half performance in their comprehensive 3-1 defeat to rivals Bournemouth.

Goals from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo put Saints’ south-coast neighbours in complete control at Vitality Stadium.