THE Dens Park pitch has spent most of recent weeks underwater but it and Dundee managed to drain even more life out of Rangers' title dream last night.
Philippe Clement's men have lost form at the wrong time and it could prove costly.
This was their game in hand and the chance to cut Celtic's lead to just one point - but instead they fluffed their lines and had to settle for a point after losing in Dingwall on Sunday afternoon.
A season that promised so much is now in danger of ending badly with Celtic in the Premiership driving seat.
The Hoops have a three-point lead going into the split and Rangers have to find a way to claw that back in the run-in. You wouldn't bet on them on current form.
They have picked up just two points from the last nine. It is also just two wins in the last eight games in all competitions.
Clement wanted a reaction after the Dingwall disaster but didn't get one. His team now face Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-finals on Sunday.
Steven Naismith and his Hearts players, if they were watching this, will certainly be fancying their chances.
Credit Tony Docherty and Dundee who performed superbly and had a great shape.
It was their first point against the top two and thoroughly deserved. Dundee are now two points behind St Mirren in fifth.
They are firmly in the fight for European football, whether Docherty admits it or not.
This game was finally on at the third attempt. The Dens Park pitch had twice been deemed unplayable just hours before kick-off.
This story is from the April 18, 2024 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April 18, 2024 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
FEAR WE GO AGAIN
Staggies face another play-off sweat after they fail to kill off 10-man Dons in Dingwall
Butland says Gers will be Defiant Ones
JACK BUTLAND insists \"defiant\" Rangers are out to salvage some pride when they take on Celtic at Hampden.
The STATUE of limitations
Clement should show sculpture of the late, great Walter to Gers flops like Silva so they can see what a proper winner looks like
Cut him some slack
Donald not worried by Rahm's troubles since LIV switch as run of making the weekend at Majors ends
KING OF UKRAINE
It's Oleksandr The Greatest as regal Usyk uses patriotism to fuel historic win over Fury in clash of the titans
TV SPORTS HOST 'CHILD RAPE' RAP
Cops seize devices in raid on married presenter's home
Diddy: I'm disgusted
Shamed rapper apologises after admitting beating former lover
GIVE US A BRAKE
MP urges probe into high cost of car insurance in UK
BLING OF FIRE
Fury set for £100m rematch after heavyweight title loss
Thank you, dear fans...I will clear my name
Giovanni's vow on Strictly complaints