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Robbie Hanratty

Rangers challenged to reduce gap that’s 'too big' and avoid 'embarrassing season'

Gregory Vignal played and coached at Rangers, and knows how much winning is in the club's DNA. 

That's why he's challenged Rangers to try put their away day woes, which have contributed to falling 13 points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race, firmly behind them. 

Philippe Clement's men have won just three time on their top-flight travels.

But ex-Gers defender Vignal wants something to play for by the next time the Old Firm rivals face off in the league on March 15.

Otherwise, Rangers' already embarrassing season, in his words, will unravel even further. 

"I think it's always difficult to play away from home, but as a Rangers player I think you have to play under pressure and get strong away from home. That's the problem this season," he told Sky Sports. 

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"The gap between Celtic and Rangers right now for me is too big. 13 points is not good enough, but you have to show better character away from home and at home. 

"It won't be an easy job for him, it won't be an easy season, but when you are playing for this football club, you have to show your character." 

Asked about the division within the Rangers fan base amid ongoing tensions with the club's board, Vignal said: "I think the fans just want to win week in week out and the title is so important, it's so vital. 

"I understand the fans because when you are spending so much time and money supporting the team then you just want to win. It's in the DNA of this football club, Rangers is a massive club and they are winners. They have to be stronger.

"They need to close the bag before the Old Firm game because the next Old Firm game will be massive. I think this is where you will see where you are. Right now, of course, everybody is under pressure; the manager, the players, because it's not an easy situation. It's an embarrassing season but they have to close the gap before the next Old Firm game."

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