What the Rangers pundits said as Neil McCann praises dugout decision to help struggling Scott Wright

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Neil McCann and Craig Moore has defended Scott Wright after a error-strewn showing in Rangers narrow win over Livingston. The champions struggled on a night when conditions were terrible and looked like they might spill another two points in the title race.

However, Scott Arfield rescued the game with a brilliant second half finish. But that didn't stop the revamped attack coming in for criticism amid the absence of Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent and Ianis Hagi.Wright endured a tough night a Ibrox with the fans responding with groans following a series of wayward shots and passes.

However, McCann insists the winger deserves credit for never hiding from the ball. He told Rangers TV: "Although Scott Wright had a poor night in terms of product, sometimes when things aren't going for you try harder."Other players will chuck it and not look for the ball."It was good Giovanni took him off when he did, when Rangers had hit the front foot and it was good management."Fellow pundit Moore backed the decision to take him off following the winner, admitting he feared the boo boys would be out.He continued: "It was top management from me.

He's having a tough night and sometimes when you try harder things get worse."Rangers got their goal and then Giovanni made the substitution."If he had made that substitution at 0-0 imagine the fans reaction with Wright coming off."Despite the defence, McCann admitted he expects the club to dip into the transfer market before the end of the month.He added: "I think Hagi being out the team with a serious injury, they need to fill that gap.