Rangers eye Ibrox edge as Celtic juggle keeper call and fatigue
Ross McCormack says Hearts may prefer Celtic to beat Rangers, viewing Rohl’s side as biggest title challengers. Chermiti tipped to start, with six of his seven league goals vs Hearts and Celtic.
Max Aarons impresses on loan and is open to staying, but Tavernier’s enduring form limits minutes. Rangers face a right-back succession call with strong stats making Aarons a contender.
£3m signing Tuur Rommens says he is settling fast at Rangers, lauds Ibrox life, embraces Scottish physicality and reacts to Ally McCoist calling him ‘exceptional’ after the 4-2 win over Hearts.
Tommy Gemmell recalls Dundee selling Ian Redford to Rangers in 1980 after a bidding tussle with John Greig, ending at £210,000.
Rangers track Dundee’s 22-year-old CB Luke Graham, with Dundee chief David Longwell expecting heavy summer interest. With multiple loans ending, Gers need centre-back reinforcements.
Ex-assistant Chris Powell hails Danny Rohl’s bravery, clarity and fit at Ibrox, backing him to handle Old Firm pressure and drive Rangers’ title push.
SFA appoint John Beaton for Rangers v Celtic, slammed by Stephen McGowan after recent errors. With Hearts ahead, Gers need a big game, with Youssef Chermiti cited as a potential difference-maker.
Celtic rotated heavily in Stuttgart, won 1-0 but went out of Europe. With Celtic’s hectic run and Rangers rested before two Ibrox derbies, Gers are urged to exploit fatigue in league and cup.
Predicted Rangers XI vs Celtic: Gassama dropped after 75% passing vs Livingston, Naderi to start with Chermiti, Moore left, Djiga for Souttar. Rohl seeks key Old Firm win at Ibrox.
O’Neill hints Viljami Sinisalo could start after six-save display in 1-0 win at Stuttgart. Rangers need victory at Ibrox to keep pace in the title race and may target Celtic’s backup keeper.
Ex-Rangers football chief Kevin Thelwell takes FA elite coach developer role at St George’s Park, reporting to Dan Ashworth, focusing on succession planning and homegrown coach development.
Skov Olsen’s form and £8.6m option questioned as Rangers prioritise a permanent move for on-loan star Mikey Moore. Rohl may pick only one vs Celtic, with Moore key centrally.
James Tavernier and ex-Rangers players like Leon Balogun and Glen Kamara like Kemar Roofe’s post confirming his Walsall exit, reflecting Ibrox support for the former striker.
