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rossrfc1690 · 17-12-06, 05:58 PM

Le Gaffer given Le Chop

Rangers manager Paul Le Guen has dramatically been shown the exit door at Ibrox. The news follows after Le Guen triumphantly won the UEFA Cup the year before against Werder Bremen in an epic final at Hampden. PLG is expected to release his own statement later in the week. Rangers chairman David Murray has released this statement:
"In the best intrests of Rangers Football Club, we have decided that Paul Le Guen will no longer be the manager as we look to install a more Scottish flavour to the club".
The bookies have made Scotland Manager Walter Smith the favourite at 3/1 with George Burley and Billy Davies at 7/1.

rossrfc1690 · 17-12-06, 06:34 PM

Gers appoint Ex-Scotland Star

Rangers today appointed Ex-Scotland International Ross Dunbar to be their new manager replacing Frenchman Paul Le Guen.
Dunbar picked up 72 caps for Scotland and famously scored the winning goal against England in their 4-3 mauling at Wembley.
Rangers Chairman David Murray has admitted that he is delighted to have secured Dunbar's signature and is looking forward to working with the life-long Rangers fan.
Dunbar has declared himself thrilled to be working alongside his heroes and is looking to install some fight into his team. The new Rangers manager has confirmed that Barry Ferguson will continue his role as captain with Croatian striker Dado Prso the vice-captain. Rangers travel to Vienna to take on Rapid Wien tonight but Ross Dunbar will not take charge of the team as he is currently looking for an assistant manager to replace Yves Colleu.

rossrfc1690 · 17-12-06, 07:26 PM

Friday 30th June 2006

Rapid Wien 2-1 Rangers - (Boyd 34)

Rangers Line Up:
21. Lionel Letizi (McGregor 45)
20. Alan Hutton (Lowing 45)
18. Ian Murray (Smith 45)
5. Sasa Papac (Rodriguez 45)
19 .Karl Svensson (Ponroy 45)
8. Jeremy Clement (Rae 45)
7. Brahim Hemdani (Buffel 45)
6. Barry Ferguson (C) (Lennon 45)
25. Charlie Adam (Stanger 45)
10. Nacho Novo (Sionko 45)
15. Kris Boyd (Sebo 45)

Rapid Wien tonight proved too strong for the light blues as Rangers threw away a lead in the Gerhard-Hannappi Stadion. Kris Boyd opened the scoring after 34mins after a slick passing move involving Charlie Adam and Nacho Novo which lead to Boyd finishing off the move. The Austrians equalised after 38mins when an inswinging corner from Martin Hiden found the head of captain Markus Steiner and he powered home. Rangers went in at half-time and stand-in manager for the evening Yves Colleu made 11 changes bringing on a totally different team for the second half. Rapid got the winner after 72mins when a poor backpass from Steven Lennon allowed Mario Hishkel the time and space to slide past the on-rushing Allan McGregor. In the end it was a poor result for Rangers but they won't mind as it was a meaningless friendly.

rossrfc1690 · 17-12-06, 08:08 PM

Sunday 2nd July 2006

Gers trio sign new deals

Rangers trio Steven Smith, Chris Burke and Allan McGregor have all signed new deals at Ibrox. Smith, who has been linked with a loan move down south has signed a contract until 2011. Winger Chris Burke has signed the same length as Smith, however his deal is worth more. McGregor has only signed a 2 year-deal at Ibrox with the option of a further year.

Sionko off to Riverside

Middelsbrough have signed Czech winger Libor Sionko for a part exchange deal involving Lee Cattermole. Sionko joins Boro on a 3 year-deal with the youngster Cattermole moving up north to Ibrox on a 5 year-deal. Other news involving the two clubs is that Boro winger Adam Johnson has joined the Gers on a loan deal until the end of the season.

rossrfc1690 · 17-12-06, 08:42 PM

Tuesday 4th July 2006

Gers sign Naismith

Rangers have signed Kilmarnock Wonderkid Steven Naismith for £250,000. Naismith scored 13 goals for Kilmarnock in 36 games last season which attracted the intrest of Ross Dunbar. Naismith has been linked with some of Britain's top clubs and went down to London for a trial with Arsenal. The 19 year old signs a 4 year-deal at Rangers.

Wednesday 5th July 2006

Blackburn sign Rae

Blackburn Rovers have signed Rangers midfielder Gavin Rae for £450,000. Rae, signed from Dundee in 2003 was behind Jeremy Clement, Brahim Hemdani, Barry Ferguson and Lee Cattermole for a starting role in the Rangers team. Rae has admitted he is looking forward to the future in the Premiership and hopes he can restart his career at Ewood Park.

Saturday 8th July 2006

Gers sign Scots Youngster

Rangers have signed Scotland U-21 international Charlie Mulgrew on a free transfer. Mulgrew, formally of Celtic signed for Wolves in January but was released in the summer and Rangers didn't hesitate to snap up the youngster. The ex-Celtic defender signs on a 3 year-deal at Ibrox.

Zabadie · 18-12-06, 10:38 AM

Great start mate. Very detailed and quite interesting as well. KUTGW

**evertonfan** · 18-12-06, 11:04 AM

good start mate KUTGW

rossrfc1690 · 18-12-06, 04:37 PM

Monday 10th July 2006

Gers snap up Croatian Star

Rangers have confirmed the signing of 20 year-old Croatian Winger Luka Modric for a fee of £1.6m. Modric, who spent 5 years at Dinamo felt he needed a new challenge. Modric is now contracted to Rangers for 5 years.
Rangers Skipper Barry Ferguson has declared he expects Croatian Star Luka Modric to shine in Glasgow. The Scottish International believes Modric has the potential to become a Rangers hero if he sustains his place in the Gers side for a long period of time.

Wednesday 12th July 2006

Rangers 0-1 Inter Milan

Rangers Line Up:
21. Lionel Letizi
20. Alan Hutton (Lowing 45)
3. Charlie Mulgrew (Murray 45)
19. Karl Svensson
27. Julien Rodriguez
11. Luka Modric (Johnson 45)
25. Charlie Adam
6. Barry Ferguson (C)
8. Jeremy Clement
15. Kris Boyd (Sebo 70)
16. Steven Naismith

A goal from Swedish Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic secured the win at Ibrox for Italian Giants Inter Milan. The goal came after 19mins when a cross from Alvaro Recoba caught Rangers napping as the big Swede fired home from close range. Rangers had a few attempts of their own, a Barry Ferguson free-kick skimmed the crossbar and Winger Luka Modric was also close at breaking down the Milan rearguard but in the end the Italians came out on top in a closely fought match.

Thursday 13th July 2006

Gers announce link with League One side

Rangers chairman David Murray has announced that they will be involved as a Feeder Club to Coca-Cola League One side Bristol City. Rangers will be able to send fringe players on loan at Ashton Gate if City would like to acquire their services. Rangers also have first-option of any Bristol City player if another club makes an offer. Overall, this deal costs Rangers a small £45.75k per annum.

Gers sign Defensive Duo

Rangers have signed West Bromwich Albion Defender Neil Clement for a fee of £300,000. Clement was on the transfer-list at The Baggies and Rangers gaffer Ross Dunbar was keen to add the Defender to his squad. Clement signs on a 3 year-deal worth just under £1,500,000. The Gers have also snapped up St. Mirren defender Kirk Broadfoot for £200,000. Broadfoot has been a Rangers Supporter all his life and is looking forward to the demands at Ibrox.

rossrfc1690 · 18-12-06, 05:17 PM

Sunday 16th July 2006

Eduardo moves to Ibrox

Rangers have signed Croatian International Eduardo from Dinamo in a fee worth £3,500,000 over 12 months. Rangers will pay a £1,200,000 fee upfront with the rest being payed in Monthly Installments. Rangers manager Ross Dunbar admitted he is 'delighted' about signing Eduardo as he fought off the challenge from Aston Villa, Sevilla and Marseille to sign the highly-rated Striker. Rangers have also confirmed that Young Goalkeeper Scott Gallagher has signed a professional contract.

Monday 17th July 2006

Feyenoord 1-1 Rangers (Boyd 19)

Rangers Line Up:
21. Lionel Letizi
20. Alan Hutton
18. Ian Murray
19. Karl Svensson (Ponroy 45)
5. Neil Clement (Broadfoot 45)
6. Barry Ferguson (C)
4. Thomas Buffel (Cattermole 45)
25. Charlie Adam (Johnson 45)
11. Luka Modric
12. Eduardo
15. Kris Boyd (Sebo 45)

Rangers will find themselves unlucky as they left the De Kuip with a draw as they put in their best pre-season performance yet. Rangers should have taken the lead when they were awarded a penalty after Kris Boyd was fouled by Serginho Grenne. Charlie Adam stepped up and blazed his penalty over the crossbar. Rangers finally got their just rewards after 19mins when a Charlie Adam corner was powerfully headed home by Kris Boyd. Rangers continued to dominate and should have taken a 2 goal lead when Filip Sebo was sent through one-on-one but Timmer in the Feyenoord goal denied the Slovakian Striker. The Dutch side got the equaliser in the 91st minute when Hanne Hagary bundeled the ball home after a cross from Pierre Van Hooijdonk.

Tuesday 18th July 2006

Silva joins Gers on loan

Rangers have agreed a loan deal with Chelsea for Spanish Winger Silva. The Spaniard has recently joined Chelsea from Valencia and is looking to gain experience by going on loan. Silva is an U21 International for Spain and will be challenged for his spot in the team by Adam Johnson and Charlie Adam.

Thursday 20th July 2006

Prso Clinches New Deal

Rangers Striker Dado Prso has clinched a 2 year contract at Rangers. The Croatian Striker has admitted that his love of the club was the main reason behind the signing. Prso signs a 2 year deal for £14,500 per week.

rossrfc1690 · 19-12-06, 06:39 PM

Friday 21st July 2006

Rangers 2-0 AIK (Eduardo 24, Naismith 88)

Rangers Line Up:
22. Allan McGregor
20. Alan Hutton (Lowing 45)
3. Charlie Mulgrew
18. Ian Murray (Hemdani 45)
5. Kirk Broadfoot
6. Barry Ferguson (C)
8. Jeremy Clement (Buffel 45)
14. Eduardo (Silva 45)
10. Nacho Novo (Naismith 45)
15. Kris Boyd (Adam 45)
23. Filip Sebo

Rangers comfortably won their final pre-season friendly before the new SPL season begins with a 2-0 victory over Swedish Outfit AIK. Rangers took the lead after 24mins when Barry Ferguson delightfully slipped the ball through to Eduardo and he rounded off by slotting home a cool, composed finish. It took Rangers a long time to see off AIK but should have been 2 up inside 30mins when a Kirk Broadfoot header was dramatically saved by the AIK goalkeeper after a vicious cross from Jeremy Clement. Finally for Rangers the 2nd goal came and it was after 88mins and what a cracker it was, Great play by Naismith as he strolled down the centre of the field and a terrific shot from around 30 yards sailed into the top corner with the Goalkeeper helpless.
In the end it was a deserved win for Rangers as they prepare for their opening League match in a tricky tie away to Hibs at Easter Road.

Sunday 23rd July 2006

Rangers For the Title??

Rangers manager Ross Dunbar was earlier interviewed by David Tanner, here is what he had to say:

DT: Do you think you can win the league in your first season?
RD: Of Course, we have a squad full of quality players but our players must stay focused and give their best in every game.
DT: Who has been the most significant signing since your arrival?
RD: There has been so many but i would have to say Eduardo because he was the player we spent most on.
DT: Are you looking forward to working at Murray Park?
RD: Definetly, we are very lucky here at Rangers as we have one of the best training facilities in Europe.
DT: What has the more experienced players been saying to you about the Old Firm Derby?
RD: Nothing much but i know what it means to the club, fans, myself it's a big thing and we need to be successful in these games.
DT: That's it here from Murray Park as Rangers prepare for their crunch fixture at Hibs next week so it's back to you in the studio.

Auxerre sign Rodriguez

Auxerre have signed Rangers defender Julien Rodriguez for a fee of £750,000. The frenchman has been frozen out of the Rangers side since the arrival of many new faces in the summer. Rodriguez played for Monaco and reached the Champions League Final in 2004 and was rewarded with a move to Rangers a few months later for £1,200,000. Rangers have also confirmed that striker Nacho Novo will be heading back to Spain as Real Zaragoza are looking to sign the explosive striker for £1,000,000.

Sunday 30th July 2006
Bank Of Scotland Scottish Premier League
Easter Road, Edinburgh
Hibernian 2-2 Rangers (Ferguson 3, Eduardo 14pen)

Rangers Line Up:
22. Allan McGregor
3. Charlie Mulgrew
20. Alan Hutton
19. Karl Svensson
5. Kirk Broadfoot
7. Brahim Hemdani
25. Charlie Adam (Murray 62)
6. Barry Ferguson (C)
11. Luka Modric
14. Eduardo (Silva 45)
15. Kris Boyd (Sebo 77)

Rangers will count themselves very unlucky tonight after they through away a 2 goal lead to Hibs at Easter Road. The Rangers fans knew this wasn't going to be an easy game but they got off to a great start when Skipper Barry Ferguson headed home a corner from Eduardo after just 3mins. Rangers got their second after 14mins when Kris Boyd was fouled by Shelton Martis and it was new signing Eduardo who clinically side-footed the ball into the bottom right corner. Hibs came back into the game around the half hour mark and it took them until 43mins to find a break through and it came as Steven Fletcher drilled the ball low and hard from the edge of the penalty area with stand-in keeper Allan McGregor beaten. The second half didn't live up to the first with both sides struggling to hit the same form as they did in the first. The equalising goal came after 83mins when Morrocan striker Abdessalem Benjelloun was sent through on goal by Scott Brown and the forward didn't disappoint as he finished off excellently.

Weekend Scores:
Aberdeen 3-1 Inverness CT
Celtic 1-0 Dundee United
Dunfermline 1-2 Kilmarnock
Falkirk 0-1 Hearts
Motherwell 0-0 St.Mirren

rossrfc1690 · 19-12-06, 08:47 PM

Wednesday 2nd August 2006

Gers sign Southend Star

Rangers have signed Southend Striker Freddy Eastwood for a fee of £750,000. Eastwood admitted he was delighted about the move as he believes he is making the right move. Southend gained promotion to the Championship recently and were reluctant to sell Eastwood. The youngster will be in the squad for Saturday's SPL home clash with Aberdeen.

Saturday 5th August 2006
Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen (Eduardo 53, 70pen)

Rangers Line Up:
31. Lee Robinson
20. Alan Hutton
3. Charlie Mulgrew
19. Karl Svensson
5. Kirk Broadfoot
6. Barry Ferguson (C)
7. Brahim Hemdani (Buffel 45)
25. Charlie Adam (Silva 65)
11. Luka Modric
14. Eduardo
15. Kris Boyd (Eastwood 65)

Rangers manager Ross Dunbar described his side's performance as 'outstanding' as his side came back from a poor result at Hibs to comfortably defeat Aberdeen 2-0 at Ibrox. The first half was a disappointment with very few chances for either side but at half-time the introduction of Thomas Buffel changed the game. Eight Minutes into the second half and Rangers took the lead when a sublime chip from Buffel allowed Eduardo to lash home a stunning volley from the edge of the box. The biggest cheer of the day came after 65mins when new signing Freddy Eastwood came on as a sub for Kris Boyd and he recieved a standing ovation from the Rangers supporters. Rangers killed off Aberdeen, 5mins later when Luka Modric was fouled by Russell Anderson and the referee pointed to the spot. Eduardo stepped up, and he cooly drived the ball past Jaime Langfield in the Aberdeen goal. The man of the match in this game was young English keeper Lee Robinson who made his senior debut today after Lionel Letizi was ruled out with a Broken Collarbone and Allan McGregor was out with the flu and should be back next Sunday at Dunfermline although Robinson could start the game after a convincing clean sheet on his debut.

Weekend Scores:
Dundee United 1-3 Hibernian
Hearts 0-7 Celtic
Inverness CT 2-0 Dunfermline
Kilmarnock 2-0 Motherwell
Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen
St.Mirren 1-1 Falkirk

Sunday 6th August 2006

Gers loan Nigerian International

Rangers have signed Nigerian Striker Julius Aghahowa from Ukranian Giants Shakhtar Donestk until the end of the season. Aghahowa holds a good pedigree as a striker and will be looking to make an impact in Glasgow. The Nigerian will be in the squad for the trip to Dunfermline at the weekend. Rangers have also secured the signature of Ipswich Keeper Shane Supple for £250,000. Supple is expected to become Dunbar's new No.1 very soon.

Sunday 13th August 2006
Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League
East End Park, Dunfermline
Dunfermline 0-4 Rangers (Ferguson 11, Eduardo 16, Burke 37, Hemdani 71)

Rangers Line Up:
1. Shane Supple
20. Alan Hutton
18. Ian Murray
5. Kirk Broadfoot
19. Karl Svensson
25. Charlie Adam
17. Chris Burke (Buffel 45)
6. Barry Ferguson (C)
7. Brahim Hemdani
14. Eduardo (Silva 80)
15. Kris Boyd (Aghahowa 80)

Dunfermline provided no shocks today as Rangers steamrolled the Pars at East End Park. Rangers took the lead after 11mins when a Charlie Adam free-kick was headed home by Skipper Barry Ferguson for his 2nd goal of the campaign. Eduardo got Rangers' second 5mins later when he stole an inch of space from Phil Maguire to rifle home past Dorus De Vries. Rangers finished the game as a contest after 37mins when another inch-perfect corner from Charlie Adam was headed home by Winger Chris Burke on his first game back from injury and you could see what it meant to him by his celebration. Rangers got the fourth goal 19mins from time when Brahim Hemdani nipped infront of Gary Mason to head home his first Rangers goal. The Gers fans finally got the glimpse of Nigerian Striker Julius Aghahowa when he replaced Kris Boyd with 10mins to go but failed to live up to his expectations.

Weekend Scores:
Aberdeen 0-1 Hibernian
Celtic 3-2 St.Mirren
Dunfermline 0-4 Rangers
Falkirk 3-1 Kilmarnock
Hearts 0-1 Dundee United
Motherwell 1-0 Inverness CT

**Bozza** · 19-12-06, 10:22 PM

Good story mate, keep it up! Good to see that my man Thomas Buffel gets some minutes to prove himself every match. He was really good @ Feyenoord!

rossrfc1690 · 20-12-06, 06:39 PM

Monday 14th August 2006

Gers splash cash on Swede

Rangers have signed Hereenveen's Swedish defender Petter Hansson for £2.9m. The 29 year-old joins Rangers on a 3 year-deal and he is expected to be Ross Dunbar's last signing of the Transfer Window. Hansson has featured 13 times for the Sweden National Team. Hansson will be in the squad for Saturday's home match with Motherwell. If Rangers decide to sign anymore players before the Transfer Window closes i will just tell you in the Transfer Round-up when it shuts.

Saturday 19th August 2006
Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Rangers 3-1 Motherwell - (Eastwood 63, Ferguson 71, 80)

Rangers Line Up:
1. Shane Supple
20. Alan Hutton
18. Ian Murray
16. Petter Hansson
5. Kirk Broadfoot
6. Barry Ferguson (C)
7. Brahim Hemdani (Silva 45)
4. Thomas Buffel (Eastwood 45)
11. Luka Modric
14. Eduardo
15. Kris Boyd (Aghahowa 45)

Rangers striker Freddy Eastwood today managed to net his first Gers goal as Ross Dunbar's men fought hard for a 3-1 victory. Eastwood got his goal after 63mins when a long ball upfield by Alan Hutton was well won and headed over the Motherwell Keeper by the former Southend Striker. Rangers got the second 8mins later when a terrific left-foot strike from Skipper Barry Ferguson flew into the top corner from the edge of the penalty area after a short corner from Silva. Motherwell pulled a goal back immediatley after the Rangers goal when a darting run and cross from Calum Elliot was headed home by Jim Paterson. The Gers rapped up the points when Ferguson got his second after good play by Luka Modric on the wing producing a great cut-back by the Croatian and the on-rushing Skipper fired home.

Weekend Scores:
Dundee United 1-1 Aberdeen
Hibernian 0-1 Dunfermline
Inverness CT 3-1 Falkirk
Kilmarnock 2-1 Celtic
Rangers 3-1 Motherwell
St.Mirren 0-1 Hearts

UEFA Cup 1st Round Draw:

Chornomorets Odesa vs RANGERS

1st Leg played on 14/9/06, 2nd leg a fortnight later

CIS Insurance Cup 3rd Round Draw:

Clyde vs RANGERS

Tie played on 20/9/06 at Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld

Sunday 27th August 2006
Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League
Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk
Falkirk 0-3 Rangers - (Broadfoot 5, Sebo 21, Eastwood 85)

Rangers Line Up:
1. Shane Supple
20. Alan Hutton
3. Charlie Mulgrew
16. Petter Hansson
5. Kirk Broadfoot
24. Silva
17. Chris Burke
7. Brahim Hemdani (C)
8. Jeremy Clement
4. Thomas Buffel (Modric 75)
23. Filip Sebo (Eastwood 75)

Rangers rested a number of key players for this afternoon's trip to Falkirk including Skipper Barry Ferguson, Kris Boyd and Luka Modric. Rangers opened the scoring here at the Falkirk Stadium when Kirk Broadfoot headed home his first Rangers goal from a Silva corner. Stand-in Skipper Brahim Hemdani set up the second with an inch-perfect pass through to Filip Sebo and the Slovakian fired home past Scott Higgins. It took the Gers a long time to wrap up the game but they created a few other good openings but a lack of composure infront of goal denied Rangers a more the 2-0 half-time lead. Substitute Freddy Eastwood got the third after 85mins when a poor backpass from Darren Barr allowed Freddy Eastwood in and he easily flicked the ball past the Falkirk No.1. Rangers will now take a break for the International Call-Ups and Ross Dunbar will then prepare for his first Old Firm Derby at Ibrox on the 9th September with possibly some new faces including Kevin Thomson, Scott Brown, Steven Fletcher, Steven Whittaker all from SPL side Hibs.

Weekend Scores:
Celtic 3-0 Inverness CT
Dunfermline 3-0 Aberdeen
Hearts 0-0 Kilmarnock
Motherwell 2-0 Hibernian
St.Mirren 1-3 Dundee United

rossrfc1690 · 20-12-06, 08:39 PM

Late Transfer Window Additions:
Signed Kevin Thomson from Hibs for £3,000,000
Signed Curtis Davies on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season
Signed Scott Brown from Hibs for £3,500,000
Sold Charlie Adam to Fulham for £4,000,000
Sold Ian Murray to Portsmouth for £2,000,000
Sold Lionel Letizi to Le Mans for £1,900,000
Signed Steven Whittaker from Hibs for P/Ex
Signed Steven Fletcher from Hibs for £1,200,000 plus monthly installments
Signed Yohann Pele from Le Mans for £2,000,000
Signed Younes Kaboul from Auxerre for £3,500,000
Signed Lewis Stevenson from Hibs for £500,000

Monthly Awards for August:
Player of the Month: Kenny Miller (Celtic)
Young Player of the Month: Aiden McGeady (Celtic)
Manager of the Month: Ross Dunbar (Rangers)
Goal of the Month: Barry Ferguson vs Motherwell (19th Aug)

Saturday 9th September 2006
Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Rangers 1-0 Celtic - (Ferguson 73)

Rangers Line Up:
13. Yohann Pele
12. Steven Whittaker
3. Charlie Mulgrew
5. Kirk Broadfoot
16. Petter Hansson
6. Barry Ferguson ©
8. Jeremy Clement
11. Luka Modric
14. Eduardo (Burke 62)
4. Thomas Buffel (Prso 62)
15. Kris Boyd (Eastwood 62)

Rangers manager Ross Dunbar today celebrated his first Old Firm Derby win over Celtic. The Gers triumphed 1-0 in the opening derby of the season and what a cracker it was!!. It was a 'typical' Old Firm game described by Ross Dunbar with many challenges, a fast and furious pace and a superb goal. Rangers went into the Old Firm Showdown with Seven Old Firm debutants including Yohann Pele, Steven Whittaker, Kirk Broadfoot, Petter Hansson, Jeremy Clement, Luka Modric and Eduardo. Celtic, however had a more solid look about them with the only Derby Debutants in Gordon Strachan's First Eleven were Gary Caldwell, Thomas Gravesen and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.
The game kick off at a ferocious tempo with Jeremy Clement being booked after just 106secs. Rangers dominated for most of the game and should have been infront after 31mins when an imaginative run by Thomas Buffel was brought to a standstill by Gravesen. Barry Ferguson stepped up and his free-kick rattled the woodwork. Rangers made a triple change after 62mins and it undoubtedly changed the match when Dado Prso, Chris Burke and Freddy Eastwood replaced the weak performances from Eduardo, Thomas Buffel and Kris Boyd. The change paid off after 73mins when a nice, flowing passing move from Rangers involving Charlie Mulgrew, Jeremy Clement and Luka Modric was switched across to Freddy Eastwood who fired the ball in low and hard, a great touch by Ferguson to spin round McManus and he fired the ball past Artur Boruc to make it 1-0. The stadium erupted. This win gives Rangers a bit of breathing space over Killie and Celtic.