Nigerian sensation, Joseph Aribo, was in action on Sunday as Rangers moved level on points with Celtic at the top of the table after coming behind to beat Motherwell at Ibrox.
Aribo was on for 71 minutes before leaving the pitch for Alfredo Morelos.
Steven Gerrard’s side saw their Old Firm rivals thrash Aberdeen earlier in the day but knew that a five goal win would have taken them back into pole position in the title race.
The only thing that mattered for boss Gerrard was ensuring that his side picked up three points, though, and goals from Jermain Defoe and Filip Helander won it.
Cole did well to turn at the edge of the area and his powerful low strike was outwith Allan McGregor’s reach as the Steelmen took a shock lead.
Gillespie saved a well struck strike from Steven Davis and Defoe scored with a lovely finish on the angle to pull Rangers level.
The Gers were on the front foot from the off after the break and looked more dangerous. Joe Aribo fired just wide, Helander saw a diving header rise narrowly over and Tavernier came close with a snap shot from inside the area.
Motherwell were still very much in the game and Long tried his luck with a strike that hit the near post after combining with Cole.
But it was Rangers that found the third goal of the game. Helander glanced a terrific header beyond Gillespie from a Tavernier corner to win it and secure a huge three points.
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