Frank McAvennie has slammed Glasgow Rangers' lack of common sense from the corner that saw St. Johnstone equalise in their Scottish Cup clash last weekend.

McAvennie slams Rangers defending

The Gers were 1-0 up going into the final minute of extra-time in their quarter-final against the Saints after James Tavernier gave them the lead. However, the scored was levelled when Chris Kane tapped in goalkeeper Zander Clark's header.

Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie has slammed the Ibrox outfit's lack of common sense. He said:

"The biggest thing I’ve said about Rangers all year is that they’re organised at the back, they’re rigid.

"But sometimes you have to use a bit of common sense and common sense told me you should mark a 6 feet tall goalkeeper at a corner kick. What a huge mistake. 

"Common sense would tell me, mark him. They didn’t get anywhere near him because they were all picking up the men they were told to. 

"Sometimes you have to think on your feet sometimes and adapt. You can’t leave someone unmarked in the box like that."

Silly

It is hard to argue with McAvennie in this case. While Clark may not be used to being in the opposition penalty area, he stands at 6 foot 5, making him an aerial threat regardless of his actual footballing ability. That proved to be the case in this situation, and the goal eventually led to the Gers being knocked out of the competition.

It will be a blow for Steven Gerrard and co to already be out of the competition given they have already wrapped up the Premiership title. They will have wanted to complete a domestic double and, although the winner of the whole tournament only receives £240,000 (via The Daily Record), every little helps during these difficult financial times. Hopefully, this will be a lesson from which Gerrard and his players can learn.

In other news, Rangers fans are livid at this club news.