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Mark Warburton is delighted to have sealed promotion to the Scottish Premiership, but the Rangers manager insists the job is far from over. The Light Blues secured the Championship title with a 1-0 win over Dumbarton on Tuesday, thanks to right-back James Taverniers 13th goal of the season.It ended four years of lower-league football for the club, following their demotion to the Third Division after financial collapse during the 2011-12 season. The result meant that Rangers completed their seasons objective of a top-tier return in Warburtons first year in charge.Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News HQ, the Rangers boss says that the job is not yet complete, as he looks to make an impact next season. Rangers Andy Halliday celebrates with the fans at full-time after winning the Championship title Promotion was a must - a club like this, a club of this stature has to be back in the top tier. We didnt want to limp over the line, I wanted to do it in style to gain momentum for the start of next season, said the former city trader.Its very, very pleasing to get the job done and we can now move on from here. Its important that we keep the momentum going for next season, because theres no point in thinking thats it, and the job is done.Work [for next season] started a number of weeks ago. Weve had meetings and targets have been highlighted. If we get the recruitment right, then we will be in a good place. Its important that we keep the momentum going for next season, because theres no point in thinking thats it, and the job is done. Mark Warburton, Rangers manager Rangers have already been installed as the bookmakers second-favourites to win the Premiership title next season, behind rivals Celtic who are odds-on.And former Brentford manager Warburton believes meeting those expectations is a must next season.It just sharpens the focus. I was told on my second day here that if we played Barcelona at Ibrox tomorrow, the fans might accept a draw, but would probably accept a win. Thats the expectation of the crowd here - we have to respect it, understand it and appreciate it. The players have to relish that responsibility and focus on the job at hand. If we can have more highs than lows, well be okay.Before Warburton can think of the next campaign, he has to focus on Sundays Petrofac Training Cup final against Peterhead, followed by the Scottish Cup semi-final clash with Celtic. Warburton (left) and former Rangers captain David Weir have led Rangers to Scottish Championship success Its important to enjoy the good moments, but we must remember that we have a very important cup final at a packed Hampden on Sunday.Then weve got a week to prepare for Celtic. So theres no problem of focus for the rest of the season - we just need to make sure we are well prepared - these are two very big games. Also See: Rangers back in top flight Rangers must challenge Celtic Rangers journey back Lennon: Rangers rise a plus ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins free safety Brandon Meriweathers dangerous habit of leading with his helmet will cost him two games, the latest sanction from a league determined to make the game safer by discouraging blows to the head. The NFL announced Monday that Meriweather will be suspended for this weeks game against the Denver Broncos and the following game against the San Diego Chargers, a severe blow to a struggling defence as the Redskins try to recover from their poor start to the season. Meriweather has the right to appeal. If he does, an expedited hearing will be held this week and a ruling issued before the Broncos game. He was flagged twice for hits on defenceless receivers in Sundays 45-41 win over the Chicago Bears, in the third quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Alshon Jeffery in the fourth quarter for a helmet-first hit to the head and neck area of Brandon Marshall. In announcing the suspension, the league cited Meriweathers status as a repeat offender. He was fined $42,000 for a helmet-first hit on Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy in Week 2, forcing Lacy out of the game with a concussion. Later in that same game, another helmet-first hit left Meriweather with a concussion, knocking him out of the game. The two-game suspension will cost Meriweather $141,176 in salary. He will not be allowed to participate in any football activities with the team during the suspension. Meriweather said after Sundays game that he thought both hits against the Bears were legal. He said hes tried to change his game to suit the NFLs tackling rules. "I wasnt trying to be dirty. I wasnt trying to hurt nobody," he said. "I didnnt lead with my, didnt launch with my head.dddddddddddd I used my shoulder like they told me to do." Coach Mike Shanahan said earlier Monday that he didnt think Meriweather would be suspended. "I think he knows exactly what he has to do," Shanahan said. "And sometimes the intent -- theres no intent there -- sometimes you hit a guy a little bit higher than anticipated. Even the last one, he came to the sideline and says, Hey, one guy told me it was a good hit and the other official told me he saw it differently. So theres a lot of different interpretations of it, and at the end of the day well find out." The suspension could leave the Redskins without their two starting safeties when they face Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Strong safety Reed Doughty suffered a concussion Sunday when the Bears attempted an onside kick in the fourth quarter. He will have to pass the leagues required tests before he can be cleared to play next week at Denver. The Redskins are already thin at safety. Rookie Phillip Thomas was lost for the season with an injury during training camp, and rookie Bacarri Rambo lost his starting job after struggling in the first two games. The only other safeties on the roster are Jose Gumbs, who has played in two NFL games, and Trenton Robinson, who was signed last week. Washington is ranked 24th in the NFL against the pass and gave up 24 second-half points Sunday against a backup quarterback. Shanahan was asked how he would manage if he doesnt have Meriweather and Doughty. "Not a whole lot you can do about it," Shanahan said, "except prepare the best way you can." ' ' '