Smith frustrated by missed chances

The Rangers camp were unhappy at the decision not to award a goal for a Nacho Novo effort, which they believe crossed the line, before the striker did find the back of the net to cancel out Derek Riordan's opener.

Smith concedes other goalscoring opportunities were squandered throughout the game. He said: "I'm frustrated for the players because they had to put a great deal of effort into the game."

"In the first half I felt we managed to dominate the game territorially in terms of possession but we never really created many opportunities.

"We contrived to miss the opportunities that came our way so I was a little frustrated at the end that we didn't manage to win the game.

"We've won a couple of times here this season when we didn't dominate in the manner that we did this time so that's a little bit frustrating."

Victory in the final Old Firm derby of the season on Saturday saw Rangers move ahead of their rivals in the SPL but they now find themselves trailing Celtic, who sit top with better goal difference and more goals scored.

Smith knows fans will now be expecting a comprehensive victory over Aberdeen on Saturday before Celtic travel to Hibs the following day.

He added: "You've got to win the games, it doesn't matter when you play.

"We operate under a level of pressure whether somebody is three points in front or they lose a game or win a game or play one day or another day."