Embattled manager Russell Martin believes Max Aarons’ stoppage-time winner at Livingston could prove “a real big moment” in his quest to win over angry Rangers supporters who continued to call for his head after he eked out a first Premiership victory in six attempts.
James Tavernier put Gers in front midway through the first half but the captain blew the chance to extend their lead when his penalty was saved by Lions goalkeeper Jerome Prior.
The hosts capitalised to equalise through Mo Sylla after the break, leaving Rangers staring at the prospect of a sixth league game without a win.
But substitute Aarons popped up in the dying moments to elevate the Light Blues from 11th to eighth in the table and ensure some form of reprieve for Martin, who – as has become the norm – was the subject