Rangers flop in title acid test as Kilmarnock play party poopers during Clement anniversary bash – 3 talking points

Philippe Clement marked a year in charge of Rangers this week - but Kilmarnock spoiled his party and raised major questions over the title credentials of his side.

In fact, never mind just title chances. You can even question their chances of finishing in the top two. Rugby Park has been an unhappy hunting ground for the GLasgow giants over the years and the stage was set for another tough afternoon on the plastic with Storm Ashley battering the UK - and so it proved again as Marley Watkins netted late on to see the Ibrox side blow their big chance at closing the gap.

The forward made sure the party poppers were silent and the champagne is on ice for Clement as they remain six points behind high-flying Celtic and Aberdeen after a dismal display in Ayrshire. In truth, it could have been worse had Robbie Deas not strayed offside before heading beyond Jack Butland in the first half.

The hosts caused the first real problem of the afternoon as Corrie Ndaba found space down the left flank before whipping a dangerous ball across the six yard box. Matty Kennedy looked to have a tap-in but couldn't reach the ball in time. Killie were limiting Rangers attack and reduced them to tame efforts on the edge of the box early on. Vaclav Cerny had the best of the chances as the low drive forced Robby McCrorie into a low diving save.

The Ayrshire men thought they had taken the lead as Deas rose highest to meet Kennedy's free-kick and nod the ball beyond Butland - but the flag quickly went up for offside. Alan Muir in the VAR room backed up the on-field officials - and Deas was then the hero at the other end.

James Tavernier made a surging run down the right flank to whip the ball across the six-yard box. Cyriel Dessers was lurking at