Resolute Rangers stood tall to secure a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Dundee United as they cut the gap on leaders' Celtic and Aberdeen to five points.
Tom Lawrence's seventh-minute strike settled it as Philippe Clement's side put paid to a challenging fortnight with issues to deal with on multiple fronts.
Skipper James Tavernier accosted outside Ibrox after a 3-0 defeat to Celtic, the Belgian then hosted a Q&A before chairman John Bennett exited due to health reasons.
But Tannadice proved a venue to soar not sink as they ground out all three points against Jim Goodwin's side. A grump shared by Rangers fans has been the tentative nature of their away displays, dating back months, so there would have been delight over the red-hot intent shown from the first whistle.