Rangers weigh defensive deal as keeper reshuffle looms
Davide Ancelotti says Rangers chose Russell Martin over him after interviews. He admits he could have asked Luka Modric to join if hired, but no approach was made as he did not get the job.
Dylan McGeouch says Green Brigade’s return boosts Celtic for the run-in, with Rangers and Hearts warned the Parkhead atmosphere could aid Celts in the title race.
SFA appoint Mark Blackbourne to lead review into crowd trouble at Rangers vs Celtic Scottish Cup tie at Ibrox on 8 March, aiming to establish facts and make safety recommendations after the pitch invasion.
Amid worry over Ryan Naderi’s injury, a former Rangers player is now outscoring all at Ibrox, highlighting the need for goals in Rohl’s side.
Neil Warnock tips Bojan Miovski as Rangers’ best striking option, but with Naderi injured and Chermiti on nine league goals, Rohl may still prefer the Portuguese ahead of Miovski.
Barry Ferguson backs Andreas Skov Olsen to come good in the final six games, comparing him to Vaclav Cerny, while noting injuries to Ryan Naderi and Tuur Rommens hamper Rohl’s run-in.
Daily Record claim Danny Rohl has had a fallout with Derek Cornelius, who is training with the youth team. With Nasser Djiga impressing alongside Emmanuel Fernandez, Rangers are urged to pursue Djiga permanently.
Hearts coach Alan Archibald is unhappy with a Monday 5.30pm Tynecastle clash versus Rangers on 4 May, as post-split schedules spark discontent.
Ally McCoist suggests Wrexham as a fit for Andy Robertson after he confirms Liverpool exit, noting his reduced minutes under Arne Slot. Celtic links persist but decision rests on game time.
West Ham join the chase for Tromso’s Jens Hjerto Dahl, who has held talks with Rangers, threatening Ibrox hopes of landing the midfielder.
Shakhtar’s 3-0 win over AZ cuts Rangers’ coefficient lead to 4.5 points, threatening Rangers’ route to direct Champions League entry via the champions’ back door if they win the title.
Barry Ferguson dismisses post-split ‘stitch up’, urging Rangers to embrace trips to Tynecastle and Parkhead and focus on winning games, starting with Falkirk.
Ex-Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield buys and rebrands the Park Bar near Ibrox as Bar 442, keeping it open during upgrades for sport, live music and events.
Predictions tip Rangers to win 3-1 at Falkirk on Sunday, extending a three-match streak and keeping pace with leaders Hearts before the split. Other fixtures assessed include Celtic vs St Mirren and Hearts vs Motherwell. www.livescore.com
Graeme Souness hails ‘smart’ chairman Andrew Cavenagh and praises Danny Rohl for reviving Rangers, saying the title bid is now in their hands if they win out.
Liam Kelly could leave as Rangers target Pierce Charles, Luke Graham, Tyrese Campbell and Elijah Just. Jack Butland remains number one but Rohl eyes long-term competition.
Derek McInnes draws on Rangers experience to manage title ‘noise’, stressing consistency, clean sheets and Lawrence Shankland’s return as Hearts chase the league.
Graeme Souness says momentum is with Rangers and Hearts, notes Rangers’ lack of a clinical striker, and highlights trips to Tynecastle and Parkhead as decisive.
