GREGORY VIGNAL reckons Steven Gerrard’s winning mentality will rub off on Rangers this term.

The 38-year-old has made an immediate impression at Ibrox following his summer switch from Liverpool as he has overhauled his squad and raised standards on and off the park.

Vignal played alongside Gerrard during his own stint at Anfield.

And, speaking at the re-launch of the Rangers Pools on Monday, the Frenchman has backed Gerrard to end the Gers’ long wait for silverware.

Vignal said: “I have known Stevie for the last 20 years so I have a good relationship with him.

“That is good. I know he has got targets and the pre-season was good. Hopefully we can have a good season.

“He is a winner. As a player, he was like that and I think he will do everything to win titles, to bring trophies to the club.

“He has changed the mentality and he is a winner.

“That is the right way when you are playing for this football club.

“It has been difficult in the last few years but now it is a new project and Mark (Allen) has come to the club as well.

“When you are playing for a big club, you need to be strong mentally. If you are not strong mentally it is difficult to be a winner.

“He wants to win titles, the fans want the title and to win trophies. So that is why we need to have this mentality back.

“You need to have the right players with the right character and mentality, that is important.”

*Fans can sign up for Rangers Pools via www.rydc.co.uk or www.rangerspools.com from Friday 10th August. A minimum of 30p from every pound generated will go back to the Club for Stadium maintenance.