GERS' HEART OF BOLD

NICO RASKIN reckons Rangers’ big hearts and solid unity were on display yet again as the Ibrox side scrapped to a goalless Europa League draw with Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

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But, with high standards set in continental competition, the Belgian knows that form simply must instantly and consistently translate on to the domestic scene.

Barry Ferguson’s side head into tomorrow’s clash at Aberdeen buoyed by their gritty display against Bilbao.

Despite being reduced to 10 men early when Robin Propper was red-carded, the Light Blues fought hard to keep the La Liga side at bay.

Rangers now travel to the Basque Country next week believing they can produce another magical away-day.

But, before catching their flight, it’s a team coach to be boarded as the Gers go north on Premiership business.

While displays and results in Europe this term have been impressive, it’s too often been infuriating domestically.

Rangers are out of the trophy picture here with six weeks to go in the season.

Failing to match the continental heights on a regular basis has frustrated, as did the Gers’ loss in the Granite City back in October.