Barry Ferguson knows Rangers' performances are not yet up to the standard expected - as he set a timeline for them to kick into gear.
Philippe Clement went through a major summer transformation with a number of high profile names exiting the club while he was busy in the market bringing in fresh faces as he continues to put his stamp on the Light Blues.
They faced an unusual 8pm start on Sunday night against St Johnstone due to the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run and knew going into the game that they had to bag all three points with 100 per cent records remaining with Celtic and Aberdeen after late wins earlier in the day over Ross County and Hearts.
A Vaclav Cerny double - including a brilliant first goal - secured the points in what wasn't a vintage display. Legendary skipper Ferguson concedes it was far from brilliant but with so many new faces he reckons punters need to give the side time to gel and come together as he put a CHRISTMAS timeline on things clicking into gear for the Belgian boss and his troops.