After their Europa League qualifying loss in Poland, McInnes called on his side to “be far more stingy with our work, defend the goal with our lives, don’t give our opponent opportunities” and criticised the squad for showing the same worrying characteristics that were the club’s ruin last season.

His side showed little sign of turning this around in the short space of time since their European trip.

Against Hibs on Sunday afternoon, his third different back four of the season struggled to hold their shape and summer signing Vanja Dragojevic soon grappled Josh Kerr to the ground for a penalty as the errors continued.

These faults, coupled with a lack of consistency in playing partners, is compounding the misery.

Their draw with Dundee United started with a back-line comprising of Ben Godfrey, Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Tuur Rommens.

Away in Poland, it was Ross McCrorie, Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Rommens.

When David Gray’s team came to town it was Dragojevic, Olwethu Makhanya, Fernandez and Rommens.

These issues need to be ironed out quickly by the coaching staff as their Europa League qualification hangs in the balance prior to Thursday’s second leg against Jagiellonia Bialystok.

McInnes thought the defeat by Hibs was “really harsh on us” as “we were the better team” and “deserved far better than we got” in a game in which Hibs took the lead through a penalty he disputed.

“It’s damaging in the sense that we came here to win and we expect to win,” he said.

“What we’ve got to do now is just dust ourselves down because that was a blow for us.

“The response of the team in the latter part of the game was terrific.”

Their selection inconsistency is mirrored in their form on the park too.

Allan added: “Performing consistently is what [brings] results and winning silverware, and I know its very early on, but there is no consistency in how Rangers were playing today.”

After their Europa League qualifying loss in Poland, McInnes called on his side to “be far more stingy with our work, defend the goal with our lives, don’t give our opponent opportunities” and criticised the squad for showing the same worrying characteristics that were the club’s ruin last season.

His side showed little sign of turning this around in the short space of time since their European trip.

Against Hibs on Sunday afternoon, his third different back four of the season struggled to hold their shape and summer signing Vanja Dragojevic soon grappled Josh Kerr to the ground for a penalty as the errors continued.

These faults, coupled with a lack of consistency in playing partners, is compounding the misery.

Their draw with Dundee United started with a back-line comprising of Ben Godfrey, Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Tuur Rommens.

Away in Poland, it was Ross McCrorie, Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez and Rommens.

When David Gray’s team came to town it was Dragojevic, Olwethu Makhanya, Fernandez and Rommens.

These issues need to be ironed out quickly by the coaching staff as their Europa League qualification hangs in the balance prior to Thursday’s second leg against Jagiellonia Bialystok.

McInnes thought the defeat by Hibs was “really harsh on us” as “we were the better team” and “deserved far better than we got” in a game in which Hibs took the lead through a penalty he disputed.

“It’s damaging in the sense that we came here to win and we expect to win,” he said.

“What we’ve got to do now is just dust ourselves down because that was a blow for us.

“The response of the team in the latter part of the game was terrific.”

Their selection inconsistency is mirrored in their form on the park too.

Allan added: “Performing consistently is what [brings] results and winning silverware, and I know its very early on, but there is no consistency in how Rangers were playing today.”

After the game, Vrancken confirmed the rumours that winger Alexandros Kyziridis looks set to move to Turkey.

“The club accepted a bid,” Vrancken said of 25-year-old Greek. “It’s a good deal for the club, a good deal for him.

“He came in for nothing and goes out for a good deal. This is football, we focus on the players who are here.”

The reality is, this is the club model now. Hearts brought Kyziridis in for a free from Slovakia and will make a reported seven figures on him.

In the league last season, he scored four goals and registered seven assists. Only one of those goals and one of those assists came after new year, when his form significantly dropped off from the start of the season.

Hearts have already brought in Sabri Guendouz, Josh McPake, and Calvin Miller alongside Rogers Mato, who joined permanently after a loan spell. Albanian super-sub Sabah Kerjota was already on the books.

Five options for two positions, with Guendouz and Miller also capable of playing in the 10 behind the striker.

While Kyziridis had become a fan favourite for his industry and flair, and unforgettable goal against Falkirk, his replacement is already somewhere in the building.