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Dowell: Few home truths exactly what Gers needed

- By Ronnie Esplin

KIERAN DOWELL described Rangers’ 1-1 draw with Motherwell on Saturday as a “reality check” after boss Russell Martin questioned the mentality of some players.

It was not the start to the Premiership campaign that the new Gers boss or the travelling fans at Fir Park wanted, although it started positively enough when skipper James Tavernier headed in Joe Rothwell’s 14th-minute corner.

However, to the frustration of Martin and the Gers support, the Ibrox side did not kick on and succumbed to a spirited Well side in the 87th minute when Emmanuel Longelo drove in the equaliser.