RANGERS have called an unscheduled board meeting following Wednesday's draw against Kilmarnock as manager Pedro Caixinha faces increasing scrutiny.

The Portuguese is under pressure after his side were knocked out of the Betfred Cup by Motherwell on Sunday before being held to a league draw by Killie at Ibrox. 

Chairman Dave King will attend an emergency meeting on Thursday as the club's board gathers to consider the situation.

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Wednesday's draw saw the Light Blues drop to fourth place in the Ladbrokes Premiership standings, eight points adrift of leaders Celtic

Caixinha, who has been in charge at Rangers for seven months, pleaded with the fans to show patience after another disappointing result.

He said: “I say to them that they are the most loyal fans in the world. They don’t deserve to pass through this situation.

“As I’ve told you all the time we work for them and I’m more disappointed for them.

“Because besides being the Rangers manager I’m also a Rangers fan. I’m blue inside.

“When I come to represent one club I represent it with everything that I have to give. With my passion, my knowledge and my work.

“As you see I’m double disappointed as I’m a fan and the manager at the same time. But I’m strong enough to take this thing forward and always look to put things into the right place.”