The results do not matter during the pre-season, but performance does. That was the message from Rangers boss Steven Gerrard after their defeat to Tranmere Rovers just a few weeks ago. He wanted his players to know that despite the goalless nature of the motley squad of friendly matches they had lined up, he expected them to deliver more of the form that led them to a historic Premiership title last season."People jump out of the way of tackles, people are soft and weak. I can not tolerate that, "he suspected, after Kieron…