Barry Ferguson has added his voice to those warning Pedro Caixinha about the consequences of losing to Ross County.
The big hitters were out in force at the start of the week with Alex Rae and Derek Johnstone adding their thoughts this morning.
One point from six against Hibs and Hearts have sent out the red warning flags for Caixinha whose side crashed out of the Europa League to Progres Niederkorn.
Caixinha has a three year contract but as Mark Warburton discovered earlier this year managers are easier to dismiss than players.
Writing in the Daily Record Ferguson warns: “If Rangers lose to Ross County on Sunday they will find themselves already on the road to nowhere in this season’s title race.
“Falling eight points behind Celtic and Aberdeen with only four league games played and an international break looming? Unthinkable.
“Rangers must not head into the first Old Firm game at Ibrox on September 23 any further behind than the five-point gap and must also pray Celtic drop at least a couple of points between now and then.
“On current form that looks unlikely but Rangers can only control their own business – that’s why a win at the Global Energy Stadium is an absolute must.
“They can play like Real Madrid or scrap like Conor McGregor but the only thing on the minds of the Ibrox players should be a win, any which way they can.”
Turning to the fifth best coach in Qatar Fergie added: “Pedro has a style of attacking football that’s pleasing on the eye but has been at Ibrox long enough now to know the first, last and everything for Rangers is winning.
“He’s been working with most of this group since the start of June, longer than many other managers in the country with their squads. Sure, every coach would prefer more time but that’s a commodity that’s never been in abundance at Ibrox. The demands of the fans are simple – just win.
“Rangers can bite, scratch and put in their worst performance of the season against the Staggies so long as they leave Dingwall on Sunday with a win.”
The message being sent to Caixinha is crystal clear- win or else.
Whether the former bull fighter takes any notice of warnings from outside of Murray Park is another question.
Wins for Celtic and Aberdeen tomorrow will put them eight points ahead of the tribute act which will add to the pressure that Caixinha is under on Sunday.
A television audience of vultures will be looking on with a number of out of work potential managers ready to ride to the rescue.
