BATTERED BREW TAKES A STAND; PREMIER LEAGUE.

Byline: By SCOTT McDERMOTT

UNDER-FIRE Inverness boss Craig Brewster has vowed to stand up and be counted in the face of fierce criticism from fans.

Caley are toiling at the foot of the SPL after a drastic loss of form and furious supporters vented their anger at Brewster during the 3-0 defeat to Aberdeen a fortnight ago.

A section of travelling fans also called for his head after last week's loss at Motherwell.

But the former Inverness player (right) insists he won't let the abuse get to him.

Brew could turn things around today when Rangers visit and wants the home fans to gee his side on, just like Premiership outfit West Brom - managed by Tony Mowbray (far right) - who were carried to victory recently against Manchester City by a boisterous home crowd.

Craig said: "The first time I came to this club we were a point off the bottom and when I came back we were bottom after four games.

"It's a difficult time. We've changed the squad, a few people have moved on and it takes a while for the younger boys to fit in.

"We've not been scoring goals and now we're leaking them - that's killing us.

"The stick is something I have to deal with. When things go against you, you must stand up and be counted. It's my job to take the flak although I can't afford to read or listen to it too much or I'd end up slitting my throat.

"Look at Tony at West Brom - they are bottom of the league but are still focused on what they are trying to do and have won their last two home games.

"Their fans really got behind them and it's vital everyone also plays a part here."