Rangers backed by Club 1872 as Fernandez earns Nigeria debut
Rangers backed Danny Rohl in January with four signings. Piece argues the club already have a youngster with higher ceiling than Tochi Chukwuani, hinting at a ‘Ferguson 2.0’ level talent.
Barry Ferguson backs Rangers’ choice not to hire a sporting director, praising consultant Stig Inge Bjornebye. Chairman Andrew Cavenagh says CEO Jim Gillespie and Danny Rohl will lead recruitment.
Graeme Souness says Rangers are better than Celtic but lack an out-and-out scorer. If Gers fall short, he would back Hearts, praising their nerve and Lawrence Shankland’s impact in a three-way race.
Liverpool’s Luca Stephenson, linked with Rangers and Celtic, says he cannot predict his future as he targets a strong pre-season. The Dundee United loanee has five goals and four assists this season.
Club 1872 confirm around £270k into Rangers as part of a £16m share issue. Chairman Andrew Cavenagh says funds will prioritise men’s first-team, backing summer player acquisitions and club needs.
Report hints Rangers may bid around £6m for a striker seen as a Chermiti upgrade, aiming to bolster the title run-in. Details are scant with the international break before the final seven games.
Emmanuel Fernandez earns Nigeria debut in 2-1 win over Iran in Turkey, coming on at half-time. The Rangers centre-back has 27 club appearances and six goals this season under Danny Rohl.
Opinion piece argues Lyall Cameron’s Rangers future looks bleak after 10 appearances and an Aberdeen loan, with no Premiership goals or assists this term and midfield reinforcements likely in summer.
Flashback to 1963-64: Jimmy Millar starred as Rangers won the treble, netting twice in the 3-1 Scottish Cup final v Dundee and four in a 9-0 earlier round. The striker formed a feared duo with Ralph Brand.
Youssef Chermiti scored for Portugal U21s in a 4-0 win over Azerbaijan. With 9 goals in 23 league games for Rangers, the forward is tipped to spark the title push if he converts form against smaller sides.
Fernandez says Rangers interest began before Russell Martin’s arrival, undercutting the ex-boss’s claim. The £3m defender has flourished under Danny Rohl, scoring six and attracting Arsenal, Dortmund links.
