Rangers hit five v 10-man Kilmarnock to cut gap on Hearts
Debutant Ryan Naderi impressed off the bench in Rangers’ 5-1 win v Kilmarnock, with Rory Loy praising his ‘infectious’ work rate and pressing despite not scoring.
Oliver Antman came off the bench to score his first Rangers goal and assist another in the 5-1 win v Kilmarnock, boosting his Ibrox prospects amid competition from Skov Olsen.
Tavernier’s early penalty after Thompson’s red set Rangers on course before Miovski, Skov Olsen, Antman and Moore sealed a 5-1 win. Butland’s error let Kiltie in. Gap to Hearts cut ahead of Ibrox meeting.
Danny Rohl says he ‘couldn’t understand’ half-time boos with Rangers 1-0 up v 10-man Kilmarnock, praising a ‘strong bench’ as Skov Olsen and others later finished a 5-1 win.
On loan from Spurs, 18-year-old Mikey Moore starred v Kilmarnock with an early through ball for the penalty, an assist for Skov Olsen and a late goal in Rangers’ 5-1 win. Rohl urges consistency.
Danny Rohl said Emmanuel Fernandez has a knee issue and Youssef Chermiti needed seven stitches and ‘cannot really walk’. Dujon Sterling was managed for workload and missed the Kilmarnock match.
After Gassama was fouled by Thompson for an early Rangers penalty and red card, Steven Naismith said it ‘was always going to be a red’. Tavernier converted as Rangers led at half-time.
Charlie Austin hails Danny Rohl’s turnaround as Rangers thrash Kilmarnock 5-1, move three points off Hearts and ahead of Celtic. Fans who doubted Rohl now see smart signings Ryan Naderi and Tuur Rommens debut.
Sportsound reflects on Rangers narrowing the gap on Hearts and a dramatic Hibs win at Easter Road.
Rangers paid about £5.2m for Ryan Naderi with add-ons and a 20% sell-on. Club expect him to contribute rather than be a ‘saviour’, with form suggesting an immediate role v Kilmarnock.
Rangers beat 10-man Kilmarnock 5-1. Diomande impressed with an assist for Miovski, Moore and Gassama shone, while Aasgaard struggled and was subbed on 60. Skov Olsen, Antman and Moore completed the scoring.
Rangers host Queen's Park on Sunday at 2pm on Premier Sports 1 in the Scottish Cup fifth round. Quarter-final draw follows Stenhousemuir vs Falkirk on BBC Scotland.
After Rangers’ 5-1 win v Kilmarnock, criticism focused on Thelo Aasgaard’s subdued display before being hooked on 60, with Skov Olsen, Antman and Naderi pressing claims for places.
