Arthur's Column // 10th November 2022

When things aren't going to plan, it's important for everyone to stay calm and show cool heads and intelligent minds. The Rangers board showed this in the wake of the disappointing 2-1 defeat at St Johnstone last Sunday.

A lot of supporters wanted Giovanni sacked there and then. I didn't agree with that viewpoint.

He deserved to be in charge for last night's game against Hearts and we managed to get a 1-0 victory.

The manager and the players showed the necessary patience required to get an important three points and a clean sheet.

We now move to Saturday and the difficult away game at St Mirren. It's a game we should win to make sure we stay in touch with Celtic at the top of the table. But if the players go to Paisley with the same attitude as we had at Perth last weekend, we will not get a win.

Frankly, I want to see more from the squad. I don't think they have been producing the goods often enough this season. Ryan Kent played very well against Hearts. He looked like his old self, showing excellent close control and dribbling past opposition players. He should be doing that every week in the SPFL Premiership. Producing the goods once in every five or six games isn't acceptable at a club the size of Rangers. I hope he goes again on Saturday and produces a performance that takes us to an important three points.

I also want to see more from Alfredo Morelos. When he's been available for selection this season, his contribution hasn't been good enough. For a striker with such talent, he has been a disappointment.

Thank goodness the team has had Antonio Colak in this campaign to get the goals.

Alfredo and Ryan are out of contract in the summer. They can sign a pre-contract with another at the start of January. Maybe they will stay at Rangers and sign new deals. I've no idea what the situation is with any talks that may or not be going on.

However, what I do know is that whether they stay or move on, they should be looking to show more.

They should be looking to produce the goods for the Football Club, the supporters, the manager and for themselves.

When I was coming to the end of my contract at Rangers in 2003 and knew I wouldn't be signing another one, I didn't down tools and go through the motions. No, I was more determined than ever to give my all for the jersey and for everyone at Rangers to have positive memories of my contribution to the club.

We went on and won the Treble that season and it was just incredible for everyone. I was so happy and so proud. At this moment, this is a vital period for everyone and Giovanni needs every player on board and giving 100 percent.

If anyone in the squad is not willing to do that they should stand aside.