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The derby was a must-win. Yet despite cruising at 2-0, in typical Rangers fashion we couldn't see it over the line.
In the first half we were excellent. It's everything you want to see; the high press, the winning of second balls, and physically dominating Celtic all over the pitch. The two goals from Youssef Chermiti put the icing on the cake.
In the second half we did what we always do, sit back and become reactive rather than proactive.
The subs just didn't help either. Taking off a striker, Ryan Naderi, helped Celtic's build-up because they could get out much easier into midfield.
Reo Hatate was allowed to run the second half because of how deep we were. Whether that's on the players, the manager or both is irrelevant.
And the penalty, if it was up the other end I'd be screaming for it in all honesty. However, I'm more annoyed that no Rangers player was alive to the rebounds after Butland's two saves.
Yet again it's another opportunity missed when in a good position. Much like the draw at Motherwell, you cannot throw points away like that.
The Scottish Cup quarter-final will be interesting to see how things change, but I'd assume by the time Thursday morning comes we'll be playing catch-up on Celtic and Hearts.
What a ridiculous position we have put ourselves in. And given how we've seen Rangers teams completely collapse before, it's hard to see anything other than that coming again, sadly.
Maybe that's just the hangover of disappointment but that's how I feel. Only Rangers can prove me wrong.