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Rangers must turn improving form into victories, says Jason Holt

Jason Holt wants Rangers to start turning improved performances into wins
Image: Jason Holt wants Rangers to start turning improved performances into wins

Jason Holt says "gradual progression" is not good enough for Rangers and wants to see the side turn improving performances into victories.

The Gers are without a Premiership win since the 2-1 victory over Motherwell on August 20 and the midfielder knows three points are essential against Partick Thistle at Ibrox on Saturday following their controversial last-gasp defeat to Aberdeen at the weekend.

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Manager Mark Warburton says he has seen "significant progress" in Rangers' recent performances, including the 5-0 win over Queen of the South in the Betfred Cup, but Holt knows the team must start picking up the points to back up their improving form.

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Highlights of the SPFL game between Aberdeen and Rangers at Pittodrie

"Overall we are still disappointed about the weekend because we never won the game but I think we have made progression in our performances from a few weeks [ago], but we need to turn those into wins because that is frustrating," Holt told the club's website.

"Ultimately we need to get the points to climb the table and we have been happy with the gradual progression but that's not good enough. We need to get more goals to try and win the games but in general we don't need to change too much.

Rangers manager Mark Warburton with Holt after the Aberdeen game
Image: Rangers manager Mark Warburton with Holt after the Aberdeen game

"Our performances have been pretty decent but it's about when we're on top taking our chances and ultimately putting the ball in the back of the net.

"Against Queen of the South we saw that the first goal changes the game so in games gone by when we haven't picked up points it's been because we haven't been scoring when we're on top - that is the important thing and we need to look to do that."

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Meanwhile, Warburton is hopeful midfielder Josh Windass will return against Thistle after missing two matches with a hamstring problem.

"Josh Windass had more a neural problem rather than a muscle problem so fingers crossed he will make good progress this week and be available for selection," the Rangers boss said.

Josh Windass celebrates his first competitive goal for Rangers since his summer move from Accrington
Image: Josh Windass could return for Rangers against Partick Thistle

Jordan Rossiter remains out with a calf strain while Matt Crooks could be available after a minor knee issue.

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