ANDY HALLIDAY was pleased Rangers’ persistence paid off at Ibrox as they left it late to see off Dundee on Saturday.

Mark Warburton’s side got back to winning ways in the Premiership thanks to an injury-time header from substitute Harry Forrester.

It has been a frustrating start to the campaign for the Light Blues as they have shipped a handful of points to fall well off the title pace.

But Halliday reckons it was a job well done as Warburton’s side ensured they didn’t lose ground on second-placed Aberdeen.

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He said: “I think it was deserved. I think it’s the first time we’ve got the rewards for our persistence.

“It was far from perfect. It was never going to perfect but we’re getting better and better.

“We stuck to our guns and were persistent. We had constant domination of the ball throughout the 90 minutes and finally for our reward in the end.

“That’s credit to the three boys who came on and changed the game for us. It was a great ball in from Joe (Dodoo) and a great header from Harry.

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“We kept our nerve. That’s why I’m so proud. Against St Johnstone two weeks ago we got away from that.

“I felt we were very good in the first 45 minutes in that game. In the second half the nerves started to creep in – we started to go at goal kicks and do things we’re not used to.

“That’s not where we are – it’s not what we’re good at. So I’m very proud of the boys that we stuck to what we do best. We finally got our just reward at the end.”

With their title dreams all but over this term, Rangers are now in a fight to be best of the rest with Aberdeen and Hearts in the Premiership.

It has been a low key start to the season for the Gers on their return to the top flight and Halliday was pleased to send the Ibrox crowd home happy once again on Saturday.

He said: “This is a fantastic football club. But when you are not getting results it’s hard upon yourself more than anything because you are so disappointed. You want to do so well for the team, for the fans, your family and the club.

“When you are not getting results it’s hard to keep going and pick yourself up. That’s why the fans travel in their numbers wherever you go.

“They give us that little bit extra. In the last 10-15 minutes they drove us on and thankfully we managed to reward them with a win at the end of the end.”

It may have taken until the final seconds for Rangers to break the deadlock at Ibrox but the goal was worth the wait for the Light Blue legions.

All three substitutes made an impact for Warburton’s side before Forrester flicked the ball beyond keeper Scott Bain to secure a dramatic win.

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Halliday said: “Harry started the season on fire with a couple of goals in the first few games.

“Either a dip in form or some niggling injuries kept him out the team but I see how hard he works in training every day.

“We see his quality and I’m delighted for him to get the winner at the end.

“It was a fantastic ball in from Joe. Most important for me was Barrie McKay coming on in 60-odd minutes. He changed the game for me.

“He added that little bit of pace and tempo. It’s important for us that the subs come on and make an impact for us.”