Rangers likely to play St Mirren but no decision yet - Martin

Russell Martin has indicated that Rangers will play their next Premiership fixture away to St Mirren, but says a final decision has not been made.

The Ibrox club have the option to postpone the match if they overcome Viktoria Plzen and reach the Champions League play-off round.

Martin's side hold a three-goal lead going into Tuesday's second leg in the Czech Republic, thanks to a Djeidi Gassama double and Cyriel Dessers' penalty at Ibrox.

Celtic could hold a seven-point lead over their Glasgow rivals if they beat Livingston and Rangers do not play St Mirren, sparking questions as to whether postponement might add more pressure to Martin's side after two opening league draws.

Centre-half Nasser Djiga potentially missing that Celtic visit should the St Mirren match be delayed, following his red card in the 1-1 draw against Dundee last weekend, added more concern.

"No decision has been made either way," Martin said.

"We were told that the option would be there. I think the plan has always been to play the game, if we get through this.

"So it's been flexible but the league table this early on will not dictate what we do with the game, honestly.

"We're not even at the end of August yet. So we'll see, but our league position, the points total and all that stuff will not dictate what we do with the St Mirren game at all.

"At the minute, I expect we'll play it. And if that changes, because of whatever reason, we feel it will help us."