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Andy Halliday has stern warning for Rangers, defends Gerrard

Andy Halliday of Rangers takes on Michael Keane of Burnley during a pre-season friendly between Rangers FC and Burnley FC at Ibrox Stadium on July ...
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Rangers ace Andy Halliday says the team must step up.

Andy Halliday of Rangers takes on Michael Keane of Burnley during a pre-season friendly between Rangers FC and Burnley FC at Ibrox Stadium on July 30, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday has warned Rangers must deliver results and talk counts for nothing.

The Gers midfielder told the club’s official website that it is time the team started showing an improvement on the pitch.

Rangers replaced Graeme Murty after a terrible end to the season and replaced him with Steven Gerrard, a move Halliday acknowledges is a risk, but not particularly more so than any other.

He said: “I think any appointment as a Rangers manager is a risk, but I was all for it and I think it is an excellent appointment for the club.

Steven Gerrard is unveiled as the new manager of Rangers football Club at Ibrox Stadium on May 4, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Halliday added: “Seven players have come in and we are seeing the quality they have brought to the squad already.

“It is certainly a positive start, but enough talking has been done and it’s about time we walk the walk now.”

Andrew Halliday of Rangers celebrates with the fans after winning the penalty shoot out during the Scottish Cup Semi Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 17, 2016 in...

Halliday has certainly been round the block a few times at Rangers and has been scarred by their failures in the past.

That is part of why he is being cautious not to get swept up in pre-season promises and the early feel good factor.

What happens on the pitch is what really matters, and an early test will come in three weeks when the Gers play their first Europa League qualifier.