These Rangers hadn’t been seen in a while. Fighting, but also good on the ball. Fast, threatening, strong enough at the back, even after they suffered the serious loss of their best defender John Souttar after just over half an hour.

And that Ibrox was a force too. Loud, insanely happy, thunderously angry – an unsettling wall of noise.

Meanwhile, Postecoglou waved and flapped, turning away angrily as one of his players – many of his players – walked backwards.

What he had at his disposal was a cavalry to fall back on. Kuluseveski was a game-changer. Dominic Solanke was also heavily involved in the rescue. Both were involved in the equalizer that Kulusevski scored.

Postecoglou barely moved. Maybe his heart was singing. Maybe not.

The next 15 minutes were hectic and restless. Solanke was close, but Tavernier managed to parry him with a great moment of defense.

The Desserts opportunity was it. This was the moment, or could have been.

Forster freed her from prison, but Postecoglou’s trial continues. Every eighth win is an unpleasant situation for the defense.

Rangers have a League Cup final against Postecoglou’s old and successful team this weekend.

A few weeks ago this final looked like a formality for Celtic. Now? If the Rangers can build on the best, they will certainly have something to say.