Youssef Chermiti hat-trick powers Rangers to victory over leaders Hearts

Hearts will take no consolation whatsoever from the fact their progress to the point of serious entity in a Scottish title race was demonstrated by the atmosphere here. The scale of celebration which met Rangers’ victory decreed they had not defeated an also-ran. Danny Röhl, the Rangers manager, went cavorting down the touchline as his team scored a fourth. This proved the game of the season in Scotland. A genuine thriller. It was also one Rangers dare not lose; that they took all three points properly fuels hopes of snatching the league from Celtic’s grasp. An inspired second half from Rangers was sufficient as their visitors wilted. Continue reading...

By Ewan Murray at Ibrox