McCoist: No panic yet

ALLY MCCOIST insists there is no reason to push the panic button despite yesterday’s 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock leaving Rangers with just a four-point advantage over Celtic at the summit of the SPL.

Manuel Pascali grabbed the only goal of the game to inflict a first league loss of the season on the Scottish champions and prevent them from claiming a 15th consecutive victory on the road.

Rangers had enjoyed a 12-point lead over their Old Firm rivals heading into last weekend’s action but a goalless draw against St Johnstone and the 1-0 reverse against Kilmarnock – combined with three wins for Celtic – means the Hoops have closed the gap dramatically.