Part-time Dumbarton proved hard to break down for Rangers as Warburton’s side lacked their usual attacking threat as they targeted a seventh win from as many Ladbrokes Championship outings this season.
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Will the man with the “magic hat” have enough tricks up his sleeve to beat a St Johnstone side who won the Scottish Cup in 2014 and are established top six finishers in the Scottish Premiership?
St Johnstone: Mannus, Shaughnessy, Mackay, Scobbie, Easton, Wotherspoon, Davidson, Millar, Lappin, MacLean, O’Halloran.
Miller played the full 90 minutes for the first time in a month – and was quick to pay tribute to fellow striker Martyn Waghorn whilst at the same time analysing the most recent win in critical mode.
“Winning a cup would be a big lift for the fans obviously”, he said. They’re no fools.
“He has been out working with Jim this morning, which is great to see and it will be nice to welcome Cammy back”.
‘We know we are a good squad – not in an arrogant way – but we are confident in our ability and we look forward to such challenges’. Everyone knows what our targets are this season.
Wallace knows clubs will start looking to do all they can to limit the danger Rangers cause them, which could lead to them “parking the bus” as the saying goes!
“They are a very good outfit and we have to be well prepared for that, but I think we are”.
“But it’s another challenge for us”. Or are they going to drop off and let us come and try to catch us on the counter? We’ll find that out.
Garry Fleming pulled a goal back for the hosts from the penalty spot in the dying minutes, but there was no stopping the Glasgow side from maintaining their ideal start to their new manager’s tenure. So in the four key areas we’ve got good quality. But I think we are. “I have no doubts Martyn will get better and better”.
He said: “Rangers are doing okay in the division they are in, scoring goals, and not conceding many”.
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Promotion remains Warburton’s overriding priority for his first season in the job but he is also appreciative of what winning one of the national domestic cup competitions would represent for Rangers. Right now the chemistry is really good and I’m delighted with that.
