GERRIFIC!

Gers close to within 3 of Celts ahead of Old Firm..

- RONNIE ESPLIN

RANGERS moved to within six points of Hearts and three of Celtic in an increasingly exciting title race with a 2-1 win over St Mirren at Ibrox.

On a bitterly cold night in Govan, midfielder Thelo Aasgaard scored in the 39th minute with his second goal in two games before centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez added a second in the 52nd minute.

Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland saved a penalty from Saints captain Marcus Fraser in the 75th minute before Buddies striker Mikael Mandron pulled a goal back seven minutes later to leave the home side hanging on for three crucial points.