JON DALY admits Mark Warburton will have to adapt quickly as he gets set to begin life as Rangers manager.

The 52-year-old is expected to be unveiled as boss alongside David Weir this afternoon after winning the race to become Ally McCoist's successor at Ibrox.

Warburton has been the leading candidate for the Gers job for several weeks, but a host of names - including Stuart McCall and Ian Cathro - have been touted for a Light Blues move.

It is the former Brentford boss that the board have put their faith in as Rangers target the Championship title at the second time of asking next term.

Warburton arrives at Ibrox with the off-field picture better than it has been for many years and former Gers striker Daly knows there will be a marked difference from life at Griffin Park for the Englishman.

He said: "Having seen Warburton's teams play on TV last year, I think the fans will take to him.

"I think he has a good philosophy on the game and a good style of play. I think the fans will buy into that.

"Obviously it's a massive job. There's a lot of pressure on the team and on the players.

"From a media point of view, there's more scrutiny and the pressure to win every game is immense.

"It is not just about winning - it is the manner in which you win and, if you don't win 3-0 or 4-0 every game, you come under criticism from certain sections as the fans want to be entertained."

With just six weeks until Rangers play their first competitive match of the new campaign, time is of the essence for Warburton and Weir as they look to build a squad capable of clinching the Championship crown.

Daly was one of a host of players that were not offered new contracts in recent weeks, with the likes of Lee McCulloch and Kris Boyd also heading for the Ibrox exit door.

Rangers will take a long-term view to their recruitment process as they bid to lay the foundations for their top-flight return.

And the Irishman reckons there is a nucleus of players already in place that can play their part in the Championship next term.

Daly said: "They need to get players in now - they have let myself and another 10 players go - so he needs to get them in and over the line.

"There's still some quality players there and good experienced players like Lee Wallace and Kenny Miller and a lot of young pros.

"Boys like Tom Walsh and Ryan Hardie have had a little taste of it this season and next season might be the year they kick on."