Plastic hasn't always been fantastic for Rangers with some chastening setbacks at Kilmarnock but taking away three points from the Tony Mac has never been a problem.
And Philippe Clement hopes that record keeps up as he aims to retain his unbeaten streak as Ibrox boss in West Lothian. The Belgian is light on bluster but heavy on setting standards and knows three points here will cut Celtic's gap to five before they take on Aberdeen this afternoon.
David Martindale has called in Brian Rice to add experience to his dugout and sage advice is needed for a side who are toiling in both boxes.
Clement will be willing to put that to the test and the 49-year-old faces a call over changes. The temptation to freshen things up after Sparta is strong, of course, but it's one more push before the international break and keep the positive vibes which have been emanating from supporters impressed by his early work in Govan.
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