Michael Beale needs Rolex Rangers display in Geneva or alarm bells will be ringing out - big match verdict

It's eight years since Servette were bailed out of financial danger by the generosity of Rolex's bosses.

Well, Rangers are going to have to go like clockwork if they are to prevent their Swiss opponents from rescuing this tie in Geneva come Tuesday. Michael Beale's men were ticking along nicely as the returning Todd Cantwell inspired his side to a two-goal lead at Ibrox. James Tavernier's sixth minute penalty and a first Gers goal for Cyriel Dessers was just what the gaffer had been after following an amateur hour performance at Kilmarnock.

But just as Rangers looked in full command, a momentary lapse in concentration allowed Servette a lifeline they really didn't deserve. Dessers could have all but repaid the £4.5million it cost to lure him from Italy by helping plant one foot in the Champions League play-offs. However, a crazy handball from the former Cremonese striker allowed Chris Bedia to pull one back from the penalty spot just before half-time.

David Douline was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 59th minute but the hosts could not make their advantage count. And it means alarm bells will be ringing if Gers don't get their second-leg display spot-on. This side is still very much a work in progress but some encouraging glimpses last night should at least calm the more reactionary element of the support who have been forecasting nothing but doom and gloom since the opening Premiership loss at Kilmarnock.

John Lundstram, Kieran Dowell and Abdallah Sima were the fall guys as Cantwell reclaimed a starting place. It is a mistake Beale won't be making again any time soon as he placed himself at the heart of everything positive Rangers did. Ryan Jack also came into the midfield while Danilo registered his first