How Alfredo Morelos' return perfect for Rangers emergency, Kilmarnock frustrate, man of the match confusion

Some of the most notable moments at Ibrox didn’t relate to what happened on the pitch, where for large parts Rangers and Kilmarnock slugged it out ponderously as the home side eked out a 2-0 win.

It was the reception Alfredo Morelos received before the match and during it.

El Bufalo was back, complete with Paul Gascoigne-esque hair do. The noise which greeted his inclusion in the team was loud. His second-half arrival, rivalled the opening goal of the game by Antonio Colak. His first appearance since March following injury.

Rangers struggled against an equally obdurate and generous Kilmarnock side who in reality offered little in attack, the ball not sticking, no pace in behind to trouble the back line. The confusion that was brought about by Connor Goldson’s announcement as man of the match said a lot. About both sides.

Two wins from two in the league but it was another concerning all-round performance ahead of a massive night at Ibrox on Tuesday when Royale Union Saint-Gilloise come to town for the Champions League third round qualifier.

Rangers need more. Much more. Building from the back, moving the opposition, creating better opportunities. The supporters know that. Van Bronckhorst will certainly know that. Having more than 70 per cent of possession is pointless if it is sterile.

That’s why Morelos’ return was so important.

Colak got off the mark, taking advantage of Killie’s generosity in possession, exchanging passes with Tom Lawrence before firing into the far corner. But Morelos has the x-factor which the Croatian does not possess, at least not yet.

Within seconds of coming on, he was moving behind Ash Taylor, then dropping deep, giving the centre-back a decision to make. Colak, a tidy player, is a more static