Steve Clarke has warned Kilmarnock fans he will take it personally if they boo Rangers-bound Jordan Jones.
The Northern Ireland winger upset some in the Rugby Park support with a celebratory tweet after signing a pre-contract that will lead to four-year deal at Ibrox in the summer.
Jones ruled out switching to Steven Gerrard's side this month, pledging to produce performances that can win over those he has angered in Ayrshire, and he has received firm backing from manager Clarke, who has no qualms about continuing to pick the 24-year-old.
Steve Clarke has warned Kilmarnock fans he will take it personally if they boo Jordan Jones
Kilmarnock face Rangers in the Premiership next midweek, after their return to action in Saturday's Scottish Cup tie against Forfar.
'If the fans boo Jordan then they are booing me as well, because if I select Jordan to play for Kilmarnock then they are criticising my selection,' said Clarke.
'He has trained great since he came in after the winter break, I look forward to seeing him on the pitch again. I have to pick the best team and if Jordan is part of the best team then he will play.'
Jones tweeted about a 'dream come true' after agreeing his Ibrox deal earlier this month, ending the message with #WATP.
Jones upset some fans with a celebratory tweet after signing a pre-contract deal with Rangers
'The tweet, looking back, I was probably a bit too over-excited, a bit of inexperience at the time but it has happened, there is nothing I can do, I can't take it back,' he said.
'It has happened and the only way I can win them back is by performance on the pitch. I have always tried to give my best for this club, I don't think my commitment has been in question and knowing that I am leaving in the summer won't change it.
'The Rangers thing now has been out to the side until the summer. I am fully committed to Kilmarnock.
'My team mates know I am committed, the gaffer knows I am committed and everyone in the club knows I am committed so it's my turn to prove to the fans, as I have over two
