Critical Decision Ahead: Rangers' Top Priority - Urgent Managerial Change Needed Despite St Mirren Victory in Scottish Premiership

Kris Boyd is urging the Rangers board to take immediate action and ensure the appointment of a new manager before their return from the international break. Following a challenging week, interim boss Steven Davis concluded with a convincing 3-0 victory against St Mirren, propelling the Ibrox side to second place in the Scottish Premiership, based on goal difference.

The result in Paisley followed a dismal defeat away to Aris Limassol in the Europa League and a 3-1 loss to Aberdeen which marked the end for Michael Beale.

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Rangers fans display a banner at St Mirren urging the players for more

James Tavernier relieved the pressure on both himself and the team by converting a penalty at the SMiSA Stadium, following Ryan Strain's dismissal for a deliberate handball. Zach Hemming showcased his goalkeeper skills with commendable saves before Rangers further secured their advantage, courtesy of Abdallah Sima, with 20 minutes remaining. Tavernier sealed the victory with a remarkable goal from beyond the box during added time, bringing the final score to 3-0.

While We pundit Boyd was encouraged by the display, the Gers legend is warning now is the time to act.

"There was an energy about Rangers, especially the young boys," he said.

Looking for a stronger performance from your number nine? Kemar Roofe's involvement in the first half was limited to just four touches, one of which occurred during kick-off. The substitution of [Cyriel] Dessers resulted in another missed chance, highlighting the need for improvement.

The urgency for Rangers to bring in a new player is evident. While there was a positive reaction in today's game, the upcoming two-week break leaves little time to waste. It is crucial for Rangers to secure someone quickly, allowing ample time to work with the current players.

Rangers will face Hibernian in their next Scottish Premiership game on Saturday, October 21st, followed by an away Europa League Group C match against Sparta Prague the following Thursday. With the club searching for their third manager in less than three years, Boyd acknowledges the need for change this time around.

Steven Davis will not assume the position of manager at the football club, yet Rangers must identify someone from within the organization who can step into a role if the incoming manager decides to make significant changes. They should ensure that there is still someone at the club who can seamlessly transition into a new role. Steven Davis was tasked with such a responsibility, which can be challenging when unexpectedly thrown into that position. Therefore, Rangers require an individual who is ingrained in the fabric of the club to fulfill this necessary role within the next management team.

The task ahead won't be easy. There seems to be a lack of valuable players to trade and recover funds for acquiring their own players. You're searching for someone who can stabilize the situation while also initiating improvements.

In football, it is imperative for clubs to constantly search for their next manager, regardless of their recent appointment. The reality is that if the team fails to achieve positive results, the manager is likely to be replaced. On the other hand, if the team performs exceptionally well, the manager is often lured away by a more prominent club. This is simply the nature of the sport.

"You should always be planning for the future."

Davis: A small step in the right direction

Rangers' interim manager, Steven Davis, expressed his delight with the victory at St Mirren. He acknowledged that there were areas where the team could have performed better when the opposing team was reduced to 10 men. However, he emphasized the importance of focusing on the positives and considered the win to be a small but significant step in the right direction.

The red card had a significant impact on the game, yet despite that, they continued to pose a challenge due to their excellent discipline.

I am extremely pleased with the effort and dedication the boys have shown throughout the week. Although we didn't achieve the desired outcome on Thursday, the pressure mounted, but they managed to secure a commendable result for us and the fans.

"It's an opportunity to try and build on that.

"There's a couple of weeks until the next game so it gives the board a bit of time to go and work on things and maybe get someone in."

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