Peeved Gio van Bronckhorst admitted Rangers made “unthinkable” errors as Celtic delivered a brutal actuality examine by taking an enormous step in direction of the title.
The champions’ 12-month reign is all however over after they did not get a consequence that might have saved them within the Premiership flag race.
Aaron Ramsey seemed to have lastly delivered on his greatest outing in a blue jersey but as he fired Gers forward.
However his third-minute opener was rapidly snuffed out by Tom Rogic earlier than Cameron Carter-Vickers sealed a momentous win that strikes the Hoops six factors clear with six video games to play.
Van Bronckhorst refused to throw the towel in however is aware of it can take a surprising Parkhead collapse to stop the title crown from heading again to the East Finish of Glasgow.
“Nicely, dropping right this moment in opposition to Celtic made it harder for us,” mentioned Rangers' Dutch gaffer.
“That's apparent. It's not over but however after all the loss we had right this moment makes it harder to be champion. When you play in opposition to your direct opponent for the race and also you lose, you all the time make it harder.
“Our begin couldn’t have been any higher.
“The staff began on the entrance foot and we scored an early objective, which is what you need.
“However the two targets we gave away have been presents.
“It can't occur in any match - not solely an Outdated Agency - however any match. You can't give the primary objective away like that.
“For me it’s unthinkable.
“However it occurred and for the second objective as effectively we didn’t defend as strongly as we will.
“That’s why we conceded two simple targets in opposition to us. That made it harder.”
Rangers have needed to wait two months to see Ramsey begin a serious match whereas the on-loan Juventus star battled to beat a string of persistent health points.
However whereas he seemed energetic and sharp in the course of the opening phases, his affect wained concurrently Rogic took management for Postecoglou’s males.
Van Bronckhorst waited till 25 minutes to go earlier than changing Ramsey and Ryan Jack with Vogue Sakala and Scott Arfield however opted in opposition to utilizing his three different permitted adjustments.
Defending his substitutions, the Ibrox boss additionally insisted he can shoulder the flak that may now come his means after seeing his facet give up their very own six-point lead on the high.
He mentioned: “Nicely I made my determination, that’s it.
“In fact it’s simple to speak about subs and why it didn’t occur. You herald recent legs. We put Sakala on the wing to get extra our bodies up entrance and to play with a number of strain up entrance.
“We created some possibilities to attain. Probably not large ones however sufficient possibilities to attain the equaliser. When you lose, the subs are all the time dangerous. When you win, it’s all the time good.
“I’ve had each moments on this season to date. It’s the duty of a coach and likewise if it doesn’t go effectively then it’s all the time the blame of the coach. I've robust pores and skin.”
Rangers’ bottle crashed in additional methods than one.
In scenes paying homage to a Sunday League kick-about, the second half was held up by a couple of minutes as Ibrox groundstaff have been referred to as in to clear up shards of glass after a bottle was hurled in direction of Celtic keeper Joe Hart’s objective.
Blasting the offender, van Bronckhorst mentioned: “In fact it’s not what you need. You exit of the locker room and are making ready effectively for the second half, you wish to go. Then it's a must to wait a few minutes.
“It’s by no means good that as a result of conditions the sport needs to be stopped. I don’t suppose it’s a great factor.
“Security is first and I perceive we have now to attend for the pitch to be playable for each groups.”