Jefferies rues break of the ball

Jefferies was not too downhearted after losing to Rangers

Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies bemoaned the bad breaks that led to Rangers winning at Rugby Park.

But he was proud of his players for pushing the early league leaders.

"If you'd given me seven points from the first four games, two of those games against the Old Firm, I'd have been delighted," Jefferies said.

"The players stuck at their task and were maybe just a little bit unfortunate not to get a break, when it fell nicely for Rangers in the box."

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Ricochets in the penalty area led to both of the goals for the visitors as Killie were under pressure for long spells.

"It was a terrific effort from the players and nobody's disappointed with their performance," Jefferies added.

"It would have been a great bonus point - or three - today, but we tried and you can't fault the players."