Before the match, Ally McCoist denied his position was bombproof and it required a spectacular missile from Lewis Macleod to stop yet more flak being aimed in the direction of the Rangers manager. Macleod’s overhead strike — as good as you’ll see in any league all season — arrived early and, despite a high quota of chances at both ends, was enough to see the Ibrox club maintain their six-point distance from Championship leaders Hearts. Defeat last Monday night had brought McCoist’s position into question and, had Livingston displayed the same assurance in front of goal as Hibernian, the fortitude of the Rangers boss’s tenure may indeed have been put to the test.
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Rangers were well-beaten by Hibernian on Monday and Ally McCoist's side came into the game under considerable pressure from fans
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The Ibrox outfit were much improved for this game, and a single goal from Lewis Macleod was enough to secure three points
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Macleod's goal was a stunning overhead kick in the eighth minute
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Rangers remain second in the Scottish Championship, while Livingston are struggling in eighth
One theory attached to Rangers’ ascent through the divisions is that it has occurred without the need for any real tactical masterplan from @placeholder and his staff.