Aaron Ramsey without 'clear' Rangers return timeline as Gio van Bronckhorst opens up on injury sweat

He was greeted by a frenzied fanfare as the Rangers faithful welcomed the man they hoped would fire their side to another title triumph.

But so far the only thing Aaron Ramsey is fanning round Ibrox is the flames of frustration.

The jubilant throngs of Gers supporters who braved the pouring rain as they crowded round the front door on Edmiston Drive late on a dreekit deadline day thought they’d secured a vital edge over Celtic when they landed the Wales and Juventus ace on a six-month loan.

You couldn’t wipe the grin off the face of Ross Wilson - the transfer guru behind the sensational swoop - as the 31-year-old was paraded in front of his new adoring masses.

But it’s frowns all round now with Ramsey now set to be sidelined again for tonight’s Perth trip to face St Johnstone.

His first month in Scotland has seen the former Arsenal star register just 94 minutes of action during a period in which Rangers have squeezed in eight games crucial to their hopes both domestically and in Europe.

These were the glamour clashes Ramsey was signed to have an influence on but so far the Welshman will have spent so long sitting in the stands he’ll be qualifying for MyGers points.

That might not be a shock considering his well documented muscular issues mean he has managed to start and finish just one match since last summer’s Euros.

But if the Rangers support are exasperated about Ramsey’s continuing absence, then boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst reckons they should spare a thought for the player himself.

Confirming Ramsey will sit out the Saints showdown along with Ryan Jack, Filip Helander, Steven Davis and fellow loanee Amad Diallo, the Dutchman said: “I don't have a clear timeline. Hopefully he can join the team very soon.

“He