Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou was disappointed at Rangers’ approach during Wednesday’s dramatic draw, believing the Gers’ “cynical” performance was a “shame for the game”.

Speaking to Sky Sports at full-time, Askou reckons his side “dominated the game in so many ways”.

“I thought our intensity and speed of play was outstanding and it caused a tonne of problems for Rangers out there. They had to [concede] one free-kick after another to stop us.

“I was surprised that they didn’t get more yellow cards in the first half and I don’t think it’s good enough.

“It’s an absolutely top game, probably the best game you can get in Scottish football right now, and you get to play that cynical?

“I think it’s a shame for the game, that’s the reason why there weren’t more goals in the game.

“We didn’t let frustration take over, we stuck in it and adjusted a few things at half-time and knew there would be chances in the second half.”

While Askou agreed with Lukas Fadinger’s second half dismissal, the Dane didn’t see a huge difference between that challenge and some on his own team.

“Lukas gets sent off and it’s our first red card.” Askou added.

“The intensity of the tackle was not worse than many of the other tackles we received.

“He’s just a little bit unlucky that he catches him five inches off the ground.”

Celtic loanee Stephen Welsh scored a crucial late equaliser to haunt Rangers; the draw preserves Motherwell’s long-standing home record, dating back to mid-October.

Pushing for the title may be a bridge too far, but Askou’s side will have a major say in which of the top three side’s take home the title.