THE message is simple but effective and has already worked once to great effect for Mark Warburton. Rangers fans think he is magic, and Warburton is determined to give them more to sing about.

The new Ibrox boss has become an instant hit with supporters and the 6-2 win over Hibernian last weekend only further endeared him to a fan base that has been rejuvenated over the summer. Footage of a Warburtons loaf brandishing punter on the streets of Leith last weekend, belting out a song about the Englishman and a magic hat has become an internet hit with Gers followers.

It may only have been a Petrofac Training Cup tie, but the performance and the result gave those in the stands another glimpse into what Warburton is doing from the touchline. The visit of Peterhead to Ibrox this afternoon is a third chance for this remodelled Rangers side to catch the eye and Warburton is eager to give fans another reason to be cheerful.

“I have no share in the (Warburton’s) revenue, I can assure you!,” he joked. “I’ve got a 21-year-old son who keeps me updated on everything that’s going on. Yes, I’ve heard the song but I don’t have a magic hat.

“It’s great, but supporters being supporters, you have to make sure you maintain that consistency. You don’t want to be up here one week and down there the next. It’s about us recognising what we have to do to keep the people happy.

“That will be on our wall in the changing room. There will be a sign saying: ‘Send Them Home Happy’. If we do that it shows we are taking our work from the training ground into the match arena and are delivering a level of consistency, week in week out.”

There may have been areas of disappointment for Warburton as his side started slowly in the Capital before turning on the style and hitting the goal trail, but there were few reasons for fans to feel frustrated after a six star showing. Supporters have bought into the Warburton way as they have been impressed with the new arrivals and new approach against Burnley and their Championship title rivals.

The early signs are encouraging for Rangers ahead of a campaign that has to be successful. So, is there more expectation from the stands?

“Not at all. We have to channel it in the right direction,” Warburton said. “We sold out our whole end, taking 3500-4000 fans there and we sent them home happy.

“The last message I gave them when we left the dressing at 25 past 12 was ‘send them home happy’. If we can do that week in, week out, we’ll be in good shape come the end of the season.

“That’s got to be the way. To make them happy, what do we have to do? We have to show energy, quality on the ball and a desire and commitment. You saw James Tavernier running 60 yards in the 88th minute and that tells the supporters you can have a really bad day - days when you can’t pass water - but if you give 100 percent effort, the supporters will respect you.”

If Rangers can continue to hit the heights of their Hibs triumph, both in terms of the outcome and the way it was achieved, the relationship between Warburton and the Ibrox fans will go from strength to strength. The bonds between the members of his squad will also improve over time as the new arrivals and the old heads look to combine and form one cohesive Light Blue unit.

It is Lee Wallace who guided Warburton’s side on the park at Easter Road as he wore the captain’s armband once again. Danny Wilson was one candidate to be named as skipper this season, but the man who lead Hearts to the Championship crown last season doesn’t need the title to perform and inspire.

“It doesn’t make much difference to me,” Wilson said. “When I came here and people asked me about the captaincy I always said that Ii would try to help whoever was captain because II know it’s not always easy.

“I don’t feel any different, I try to be responsible on the pitch and I enjoy responsibility but whether that is as captain or not doesn’t make a big difference to me. You want 11 captains on the pitch but it doesn’t always work like that. However, it’s important there are players who can help out and take responsibility and I’m one of them. It’s something I’m enjoying.

“Lee’s the captain and he’s doing a good job but it’s important other players help him and I think we’re trying to do that.”