Rangers boost as Sterling fit, Naderi shines

Terry Butcher has backed Derek McInnes at Rangers and revealed he texted his old pal about what he must do at Ibrox.
Connor Barron faces a Rangers rescue mission after a Middlesbrough loan nightmare, with his manager admitting the former Ibrox midfielder is struggling and still awaiting a debut.
Peter Grant and Paul Cooney dismissed Charlie Adam's squad point on Rangers, arguing Derek McInnes should keep picking his strongest side week in, week out.
Former Rangers youth goalkeeper Alfie Halliwell has joined Derby County on a 2-year deal after leaving Ibrox, following a successful trial.
Ryan Naderi has hit six goals in 12 games, including a double in Rangers' 3-1 win over Kilmarnock, with Kevin Thomson praising his desire, runs and effectiveness.
Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya is attracting interest from Italy and Spain, while Brentford and Sunderland scouts watched him against Kilmarnock.
Dujon Sterling is fit to face Dundee after the injury scare that forced him off at half-time in Rangers' win over Kilmarnock proved minor.
Rangers appear to have avoided an £8m mistake, with Anthony Patterson struggling at Wrexham while Ivor Pandur has impressed since arriving at Ibrox.
Three Rangers supporters pleaded guilty after an Old Firm attack left a Celtic fan with a brain bleed. The trio now face sentencing later this month.
A fresh image underlined the severity of Youssef Chermiti's ACL injury, though Rangers still hope the striker can return this season and become a difference-maker.
Hotline reaction followed Martin O'Neill's Rangers concession, with callers hitting back after a big weekend in the title race.
Rangers youngster Odunkan is set for an England call-up, with the Three Lions moving ahead of Scotland in the battle to secure the defender.
Former referees rejected Neil McCann's handball complaint over Kevin Kelsy's goal in Rangers' 3-1 win, insisting there was no proof to overturn the decision.
Rangers loanee Lewis Stewart was labelled 'increasingly influential' after assisting in Queen's Park's vital 2-1 win over Inverness.
Tony Bloom said he would be 'really disappointed' if Hearts do not win the Premiership within 10 years, as they try to break Celtic and Rangers' grip.
Ross McCrorie signed a 3-year Rangers deal to 2029 after his return, offering cover for Dujon Sterling, and called the move a 'dream come true'.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes helped Greenock Morton's Fighting Fund raise nearly £3,000, earning public thanks from his former club.
Ryan Naderi's Czech Republic debut was hailed as a recruitment coup, with chief David Trunda praising Rangers' in-form striker after choosing them over Germany and Bulgaria.
Barry Ferguson said Djeidi Gassama must improve his finishing and decision-making after Rangers' 3-1 win over Kilmarnock, despite backing his attributes and potential.
Rangers' 3-1 win over Kilmarnock made it seven straight victories, with Ryan Naderi and Kevin Kelsy impressing up front and debate over their second-half drop-off and Kelsy's goal.
Derek Riordan said Rangers tried to sign him twice, but Hibernian felt the offers were too low and the move never happened.
Wolves' Rodrigo Gomes recalled Rangers v Braga at Ibrox as 'crazy noise, crazy atmosphere', saying the Europa League quarter-final remains his standout crowd experience.