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'Normally I'm proud of them' - Martin 'hurt' by Southampton display

Southampton boss Russell Martin says he was "hurt by the lack of spirit and fight" his side showed in their 3-1 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth.

The result leaves the struggling Saints winless after six games back in the top flight and 19th in the table with just a solitary point - their joint worst start to a campaign since 1998-99.

Martin was particularly angered by the way his team appeared to capitulate after Evanilson scored the opening goal for the hosts, who then added two more before the interval.