Gio van Bronckhorst's job is hanging by a thread after Rangers lost 2-1 to St Johnstone in Perth.
The Gers are now seven points behind rivals Celtic after one win in their five matches in all competitions. Last weekend's convincing victory over Aberdeen proved to be brief respite for van Bronckhorst, and his team never appeared capable of taking maximum points in Perth after falling behind to James Brown's stunning opener. Nicky Clark got what eventually proved to be the winner, with James Tavernier 's strike a mere consolation on a damaging day for the Light Blues.
Elliott Parish was by far the busiest goalkeeper during the opening 20 minutes, denying John Lundstram at his near post. He then had the woodwork to thank as Fashion Sakala’s header came back off the crossbar. Despite enjoying the vast majority of possession, Rangers failed to really test the hosts and were punished five minutes before half-time. In virtually their first foray forward, Stevie May tried to curl one into the corner from the edge of the box, but his effort was blocked.
