Firing Cyriel Dessers scored the only goal of an ugly game as Rangers eeked to a much-needed, if less than inspiring, victory over Hearts.
Hearts created little in the second half but, in truth, Rangers created even less. Audible frustration was heard from the disgruntled home fans who weren't happy at their side for taking the sting out of the game, rather than upping the ante. Butland was tested again when Daniel Oyegoke tried his luck and while Gers weren't exactly hanging on, they certainly weren't as comfortable as they'd have liked to be.
Return of the Tav After being left out during the week, captain Tavernier was back amongst it today and had a telling contribution in the opening goal, a signature driving run down the right before his shot, which he may wryly claim was a cross, led to Dessers' opener.
Disjointed Jambos As far as Hearts' shape goes, it was basic but effective, two banks of four making it hard for Rangers to break through them. That's the main positive Hearts fans have to take away from a performance that was defensively solid, but uninspiring in the attack.