Steven Gerrard read the riot act to Joe Worrall over his “F*** Celtic” blast and vowed to hammer his players in future if they disrespect the club.
The Nottingham Forest loanee was filmed on social media following the Rangers Player of the Year awards night this month.
Another clip then emerged of boozed-up players – including Allan McGregor, Jon Flanagan and Connor Goldson - following the bash in Glasgow.
Gerrard insists he wants his players to be able to enjoy themselves when they are given time off but admitted they must act in the right manner.
Speaking about the footage of some of his players he said: “I have seen it and I have spoken to the players about it.
“We will deal with that internally but I have made it quite clear I was unhappy about it and the conduct.
“Hopefully after the words said to the players, situations like that won’t happen again. If they do, players will be severely punished for it.
“Look, at a players awards night, especially with the time off we gave them after it, the players are entitled to enjoy themselves, have a good night and be in the company of the supporters who were excellent on the night.
“I am not one of these managers who wants them live indoors and not come out. We give them the respect they deserve and we expect the same respect back. They have to take responsibility for their own behaviour on a night out. That’s it.”
Steven Gerrard fires Rangers stars a warning that their Ibrox futures are on the line
Gerrard takes his side to Tynecastle for Saturday’s lunchtime kick off knowing they must make it four wins out of four against Hearts to deny Celtic the chance of clinching eight-in-a-row at Easter Road tomorrow.
And the Ibrox boss, who is without the suspended Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent but has Borna Barisic fit again, said: “All we can do is win as many games as we can between now and the end of the season. That starts with Hearts.”
