Rangers boosted for Ibrox derby as Celtic lose Auston Trusty
Stats show James Tavernier leads the Premiership for chances and big chances created, plus 12 goals, highlighting his influence but raising concern that Rangers are over-reliant on their right-back.
Barry Ferguson describes Old Firm pressure and urges Rangers to seize the title-shaping derby, telling new signings to embrace the intensity ahead of Celtic’s visit and the Scottish Cup tie to follow.
Celtic lose Auston Trusty for three games after appeal fails. The defender was sent off for violent conduct vs Hibs and will miss Sunday’s derby at Ibrox, boosting Rangers for the title showdown.
Tottenham’s 18-year-old Mikey Moore shines on loan at Rangers with five Premiership goals, leaving Spurs to decide his role next season. Livescore
Ally McCoist reacts as ex-Rangers right-back Mateusz Zukowski, signed for £400k in 2022 and barely used, is now a striker with 11 goals in 11 for Magdeburg after a brace v Schalke.
Rangers miss out as Southampton have a bid accepted for Queen’s Park left-back Harris Afzal, 16, after a successful trial. Saints now in talks to seal the move despite Old Firm interest.
Rohl’s January signings rated: Rommens 8 impresses with assists and delivery, Chukwuani 7 powerful but inconsistent, Naderi 7 scores 2 v Queen’s Park, Skov Olsen 6 shows flashes, needs fitness.
