Dessers and Tavernier ensure Rangers get the business done but Ibrox boos tell real story of Hearts clash - 3 talking points

Firing Cyriel Dessers scored the only goal of an ugly game as Rangers eeked to a much-needed, if less than inspiring, victory over Hearts.

The opening goal came on six minutes when Dessers made it three goals in as many games, James Tavernier's cross-cum-shot falling into his path to poke home from close range. An early goal had Rangers fans hoping they'd turn the screw from there but it didn't quite pan out that way, Hearts continuing to sit deep and keep things tight throughout the first half.

That's not to say they didn't create at all. They should have been level virtually straight from the restart when Lawrence Shankland selflessly put one on a plate for Kenneth Vargas. But the Costa Rican had his head in his hands when, one on one with Jack Butland, he could only hit the post and let Rangers out of jail.

Hearts created little in the second half but, in truth, Rangers created even less. Audible frustration was heard from the disgruntled home fans who weren't happy at their side for taking the sting out of the game, rather than upping the ante. Butland was tested again when Daniel Oyegoke tried his luck and while Gers weren't exactly hanging on, they certainly weren't as comfortable as they'd have liked to be.

Clement mixed things up to try and bring his team to life and the introduction of Danilo gave them a bit more spice in the final third. Nana Kasanwirjo rattled the bar late on

It wasn't pretty from anyone at Ibrox, but Rangers saw it out for three points on a day they needed them and move back to within nine of Celtic and Aberdeen. Here are our three talking points.

After being left out during the week, captain Tavernier was back amongst it today and had a telling contribution in the opening goal, a