Rangers suffered a second successive Europa League defeat, going down 2-1 to Sturm Graz in Austria, to keep the pressure on head coach Russell Martin.
Two goals down at half-time after poor defensive lapses, Rangers showed fighting spirit in the second half but were unable to recover the damage.
Slovenia striker Tomi Horvat put the hosts ahead after just seven minutes and, after Rangers forward Youssef Chermiti hit the woodwork, Georgia midfielder Otar Kiteishvili drove in a second in the 35th minute and Jurgen Saumel’s side were good for their lead.
However, Gers wide man Djeidi Gassama made it 2-1 four minutes after the break with a terrific strike and offered hope for the Govan outfit, but the comeback could not be completed and, after just five wins in 16 games, the pressure remains firmly on Martin.
Here is how The Scotsman rated each Rangers player out of 10 for their performance...
13. Max Aarons
Part of a double change at half-time, the full-back made some positive runs down the right but was unable to produce a telling delivery. 6 | Getty Images
14. Other substitutes
Joe Rothwell (69), Mikey Moore (79) and Danilo (84) were all brought on in the hope of finding an equaliser but none were able to conjur up a meaningful moment. | Getty Images