IT is not about how much you have got to spend, it is how you spend it.

That was the message from Mark Warburton in August as he looked to add the finishing touches to his summer shopping spree. By the end of the transfer window, eleven players had arrived at Ibrox as Warburton overhauled his Light Blues squad for a shot at the Premiership title.

You do, as the Gers boss has often said, live and die by your recruitment. Here, SportTimes looks at the deals that Warburton completed this summer and how they have fared in the opening weeks of the season.

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PASS MARKS SO FAR

MATT GILKS

The keeper arrived at Ibrox as back-up for Wes Foderingham and penned a two-year deal with the Gers.

He kept clean sheets against Annan, East Stirlingshire, Peterhead and Queen of the South and was the Light Blues’ top performer against Celtic on Sunday.

His arrival has coincided with an improvement from Foderingham and the 34-year-old is more than capable of stepping into the side when required.

LEE HODSON

Returned from the European Championships this summer and clinched a move to Ibrox as he was reunited with Warburton following a stint together at Brentford.

Was always going to find it tough to dislodge James Tavernier or Lee Wallace from the side but equipped himself well in the Betfred Cup clashes.

Solid defensively and capable of operating on either side, he could be a useful member of the Ibrox squad in the coming months.

NIKO KRANJCAR

The Croatian became an instant hit with the Light Blue legions but the Ibrox crowd may already have seen the last of him this season.

Has shown glimpses of his undoubted quality and was getting up to speed in recent weeks before he suffered a knee injury in training at Auchenhowie.

Faces a long spell in the stands but Warburton has backed the 32-year-old to return to full fitness and showcase his talents at Rangers.

JORDAN ROSSITER

Former Liverpool kid arrived at Ibrox as a highly-rated prospect and cost Rangers just £250,000 but injury has hampered him so far.

Clearly has potential and could be worth several million pounds in years to come but he hasn’t been seen since August and has yet to prove himself.

Will add a different dimension to the Gers midfield when he returns to action, which Warburton will hope is sooner rather than later.

JOSH WINDASS

It has been a stop-start couple of months for the midfielder following his move from Accrington, a deal that cost Rangers a development fee, but the early signs are promising despite a couple of niggling injuries.

The 22-year-old is still a raw talent but he provides an attacking threat from the middle of the park and there should be plenty more to come from him.

Has strong claims to be given a regular run of games as he builds up to full fitness and bids to become an integral part of Warburton’s plans.

THE JURY IS STILL OUT

CLINT HILL

Strengthening his defence was a priority for Warburton ahead of the new campaign and it was to experienced stopper Hill that he turned to first.

Doesn’t have the pace that Rangers needed to add to the back four but has looked solid enough defensively so far.

Clearly isn’t a long-term solution to a problem area but looks like he will be relied upon by Warburton this term.

PHILIPPE SENDEROS

The former Arsenal star was the final arrival of the window but he has endured a tough start to life at Ibrox.

Had a nightmare debut as he was sent off at Parkhead and Rangers crashed to a 5-1 Old Firm defeat but kept a clean sheet alongside Danny Wilson against Partick Thistle.

Didn’t feature against Inverness or Celtic and has a fight on his hands to get himself back into the starting line-up.

MATT CROOKS

Signed on the dotted line in January but didn’t pull on a Light Blue jersey until September as an ankle injury kept him out of action on his arrival from Accrington.

Was back in the squad for the Celtic game on Sunday and will now look to finally make his mark at Ibrox in the coming weeks.

Capable of playing in defensive and midfield roles but needs a run of games to get himself up to speed as he looks to force his way into the team.

JOE DODOO

Striker arrived at Ibrox from Leicester City and is another up-and-coming player that Warburton has put his faith in.

Scored on his debut against East Stirlingshire and in the Betfred Cup win over Peterhead but has yet to nail down a regular starting spot for the Gers.

Will hope to continue his progression this term but it could take some time before the Gers get the best out of the 21-year-old.

JOE GARNER

The biggest outlay of the Warburton era at Ibrox but has yet to convince the Ibrox crowd that he was worth the £1.8million fee that brought him north from Preston.

His only goal for the Gers came at Parkhead last month and it will take a few more weeks for Garner to find his feet in the Light Blue forward line.

The 28-year-old poses a different kind of threat to the likes of Kenny Miller or Martyn Waghorn and Warburton is confident that the goals will come this term.

THE DISASTER DEAL

JOEY BARTON

The ultimate gamble that has backfired in spectacular fashion for Warburton and Rangers. Made eight appearances and will surely not been seen at Ibrox again.

Has never looked like being able to back up his words with actions and a bust-up with his boss will bring a premature end to a headline grabbing few months at the club.

This could have been the deal of the summer, but it has turned out to be a costly mistake as Barton has proven to be more trouble than he is worth.