Rangers winger Mikey Moore is ready to put on a show and direct his side back into the title race with a win over table-toppers Hearts at Tynecastle.
Danny Rohl and his side need a win to keep their title hopes alive going into the final three games, including an Old Firm clash with Celtic at Parkhead on Sunday.
Moore is determined to put last week’s home defeat to Motherwell in the rear-view mirror.
Mikey Moore looks ahead to Hearts clash
“It’s a big opportunity for us and all the boys to really bounce back and start to build on a result today and go into the next three games after it,” he explained to Rangers TV.
“We need to be really brave as a team to get on the ball and show for it, and to really get after it off the ball.”
Atmosphere matters
Moore knows the Jambos support will be up for the game.
Their team have the chance to end the title hopes of one of their two Glasgow challengers.
But the Spurs loanee is prepared and knows what needs to happen early doors.
“Their atmosphere is going to be really good today,” he admitted.
“So, we need to try and shut that down ourselves and play our own game.”
“We need to come out really quick as soon as the game starts, we need to be on it.”
“There’s no hiding in games like this.
“There’s no room for passengers, so every single one of us need to be on it.”
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Moore’s message is clear: Rangers cannot afford another slow start.
Nor can they have any repeat of last weekend’s setback if they are to keep their title challenge alive.
With a hostile Tynecastle atmosphere awaiting and pressure mounting at the top of the table, the winger insists the response must be immediate, collective and relentless.
For Rohl’s side, it is now a test of character and mentality as much as quality.
Moore believes only full intensity from the first whistle will be enough to drag Rangers back into the race ahead of a decisive run-in.
