Ally McCoist has avoided criticism before but Ibrox manager will now come under a stern examination

Just as form and momentum have moved to the other side of the city, scrutiny has shifted across Glasgow towards Rangers.

In the space of eight days, their 12-point lead over Celtic at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League has dwindled to four and, in the way that every aspect of the two clubs’ fortunes is viewed as an element of the Old Firm rivalry, this change in circumstances is considered as a predicament for Rangers.

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