Even a six-goal win couldn’t make Philippe Clement completely happy. But the thumping win over Ross County at Hampden did bring a smile to the Belgian’s face.
Not just because his main striker, Cyriel Dessers, bagged a double and led the line superbly for Gers. It wasn’t even down to Rabbi Matondo ’s dazzling display on the wing that yielded two goals and two assists for the Welshman.
No, what pleased Clement most about this victory was that he saw little signs of how he wants his team to look when they eventually hit top gear.
It’s been such a stop-start - at times, shambolic - beginning to the campaign for Rangers. Dropped points on the opening day, a Champions League exit, being away from Ibrox - and a lack of activity in the transfer market - has left punters pulling their hair out.