Brian Laudrup has warned Rangers they need to get the chequebook out and again Giovanni van Bronckhorst this summer season.
The Ibrox legend reckons the supervisor deserves an opportunity to construct his personal squad this summer season within the wake of a crumbling Premiership title bid.
Rangers look near-certain to surrender their crown after Celtic went six factors clear with victory at Ibrox on Sunday.
Van Bronckhorst has confronted stern questions over a startling 12-point swing that has allowed Ange Postecoglou's staff to surge clear for the reason that New 12 months.
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However whereas Laudrup understands the criticism, he insists the Dutchman has nonetheless been a "success" since changing Steven Gerrard and deserves to be backed by the board.
"I do know individuals take a look at Rangers shedding two Previous Agency video games and dropping factors elsewhere," the Dane wrote within the Day by day Mail.
"However Giovanni changed Steven Gerrard at a tough time within the season and he is solely had one switch window so as to add to the staff.
"He wants time and he wants to enter subsequent season on the again of an enormous switch window.
"He wants the backing of Rangers for that. Then, I am certain he'll get issues proper.
"For me, he has been successful. I do know some individuals will say they have been six factors forward and now they don't seem to be close to the title.
"However he has finished extraordinarily properly in Europe and Rangers are within the semi-final of the Scottish Cup. Give him a while after which we are able to decide."