A 12-point gap to leaders Celtic means there is little hope of Rangers getting their hands on the Scottish Premiership trophy this season.
But after derby defeat last week, the last thing Michael Beale and his men want is for the season to unravel completely - and there is the small matter of the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden against the Hoops later this month.
That's why it's vital the Light Blues bounce back from their 3-2 reverse at Parkhead seven days ago when St Mirren visit Govan for this afternoon's fixture.
But Stephen Robinson's Buddies will certainly be no pushovers. In fact, in terms of the league they have more at stake as the Paisley side can reduce the gap on Aberdeen to just three points in the battle for third spot.
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