"James Tavernier's late goal earned Rangers a 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox as the interim manager, Steven Smith, got a taste of the fragility which has dogged the club all season. The under-19s coach was taking the reins for the first time while the Light Blues search for a new manager to replace the sacked Russell Martin, with former Rangers player Kevin Muscat set to take over."
"Improvement under Smith was immediate and after 25 minutes Thelo Aasgaard scored a terrific first goal since signing from Luton in the summer. However, Jim Goodwin's side came back into the game after the break and the substitute Kristijan Trapanovski drew the sides level in the 67th minute before Craig Sibbald scored in the 75th with a wonderful strike from distance. But Tavernier equalised with a fine finish in the 86th minute,"
"Smith, who had two spells as a player at Ibrox, told his players before kick-off to be brave, take responsibility. Trust the information given and execute the gameplan and they certainly started in a positive fashion. However, the Rangers ultras group in the Copland stand, Union Bears, displayed a message on banners which appeared to be aimed at the players: No more buses to hide on. No more managers to hide behind. Face your failures like men."
Steven Smith acted as interim manager for the first time while the club seeks a replacement for Russell Martin, with Kevin Muscat set to take over. Rangers began positively after Smith urged bravery and responsibility, and Thelo Aasgaard scored after 25 minutes. Dundee United responded after the break as Kristijan Trapanovski levelled in the 67th minute and Craig Sibbald struck from distance in the 75th. James Tavernier salvaged a late equaliser in the 86th minute to make it 2-2. Supporters displayed critical banners, and Rangers remain inconsistent with just one win in eight league games.
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