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Richard Foster has backed referee Kevin Clancy after he waved away appeals for a Rangers penalty in their 2-0 win against Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Saturday.

Unfortunately, we were on the wrong end of a terrible penalty call on Tuesday that led to us losing 2-0 in Belgium. There were plenty of appeals for a penalty at the time and we even thought to ourselves that it should have been a spot-kick in the immediate aftermath. Foster agrees that it wasn’t a penalty because even though the ball did hit Power’s arm, it was in a natural position while he was jogging back into the box.

Rangers are believed to have been offered the chance to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers flop, Patrick Cutrone.

Having previously netted ten Serie A goals in a single campaign while at the San Siro in the 2017/18 season, the one-cap forward may have a Negri-like prolific spell in his locker, although also like his compatriot Cutrone, has the ability to become an anonymous and costly presence for Rangers, as he has proven at Wolves. A goalless stint at Valencia was followed by only a slight improvement at Empoli last term – where he scored just three league goals in the Italian top-flight – with all the signs pointing to a player who is only on the decline. Such was the rapid decline of his time at the club, Negri was even included in The Guardian‘s ten worst foreign signings of all time back in 2000, with the now-retired flop said to have been raking in a tidy £18k-per-week wage despite largely being restricted to the sidelines.

KENNY DALGLISH has sent a warning to Scottish football ahead of the Premiership bringing in VAR later this season.

It looks as though Alfredo Morelos will be available for selection for this game, and that will be a massive bonus. “In any European game, there is a massive difference between a one-goal and two-goal deficit. Mr Peljto got that one badly wrong, and it led to a second goal for Union Saint-Gilloise which could prove to be very, very costly for Rangers.

More than anything, Numan wants to see the Rangers supporters back in the Champions League, and his pal, van Bronckhorst. He said: “The Rangers fans deserve to ...

They need to show they can do it, and handle playing for Rangers. They can inspire the players to another memorable European victory. “It may well take to extra-time to get the job done. But he does know he can do something for Tuesday, and I expect him to make two or three changes. As long as we make it to the play-off. “I think we should have been more aggressive in the way we defended. “That will be Giovanni’s attitude. There is £35-40 million up for grabs. We could have been stronger in the tackle. They need support and to feel a calmness around them. “Sure, I get that time is not on the horizon. It all takes time to gel.

The Ibrox side didn't show up in Belgium but the Liverpool and Scotland legend hopes the home fans can spur them on in the return.

The Colombian has vast experience, and is desperate to play in the Champions League group stage for the first time. It looks as though Alfredo Morelos will be available for selection for this game, and that will be a massive bonus. The Light Blues have a huge task ahead of them as they look to overturn a two-goal first leg deficit.

The Belgian outfit bring a two-goal lead to Ibrox this upcoming midweek with a spot in the Champions League play-off round up for grabs but they suffered a ...

Rob Schoofs grabbed the opener for the hosts in the first period before a quick-fire second-half double via an own goal from Jean Thierry Lazare Amani and Julien Ngoy secured the points. The Belgian outfit inflicted a two-nil defeat on Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men during the week in the first meeting of their third qualifying round clash. Promoted Stories

Rangers fans noting Union Saint's abysmal result yesterday would do well to ignore it – the Belgians completely rested 80% of their whole first team from ...

In terms of Tuesday Rangers will have to be at their best to overcome a side desperate to get to the playoffs, and whose result against the Famous in midweek will be cherished to the point of extreme protection. They know Ibrox will be a cauldron and Rangers will be a totally different prospect, boosted by the confidence of a 100% league start and the signs of a bit of form in the last match. The Belgians are desperate to make the group stage of the CL for the first time in their history, while Rangers are bidding to make it for the first time in over a decade, so there’s a lot on the line for both sides.

Anyone who thinks VAR will ensure referees will get every decision right when it's introduced to Scottish football later this season obviously didn't watch ...

The game was at Airdrie’s stadium, and Paul scored. I was watching the telly, cheering her on. The Colombian has vast experience, and is desperate to play in the Champions League group stage for the first time. It’s important that there is a togetherness between the stands and the players on the pitch from the first whistle. I’m sure lessons will have been learned from the first leg, but big characters and a strong mentality will be required for Rangers to progress. They have left themselves a massive mountain to climb, and it’s going to take a monumental performance to overturn the deficit.

Karel Geraerts was left stunned as his side were battered 3-0 away at Mechelen in the Jupiler Pro League on Saturday.

We have to draw the right conclusions from that. I didn't see the Union I wanted to see. Geraerts made three changes to the side that saw off Giovanni van Bronckhorst 's men on Tuesday but watched on in horror as goals from Rob Schoofs, Lazare Amani and Julien Ngoy brought Union crashing back to earth.

Jude Bellingham lit up Ibrox during last season's Europa League campaign when he starred for Borussia Dortmund despite Rangers knocking the German giants ...

Speaking in February, Bellingham said: "It was brilliant to play here of course, it’s a brilliant atmosphere, a good team, a good test. Bellingham was Dortmund's star man and it was evident to anyone in attendance that he is a player destined to become one of the game's greats in years to come. The Rangers skipper made his 350th appearance for Rangers when he led Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men to face Kilmarnock on Saturday in a 2-0 win.

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Rangers and Union SG, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

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Gio van Bronckhorst brought in Antonio Colak during the summer transfer window and the new number nine opened his league account with the opener against ...

I will continue to be strong and advance every day more by the hand of God” He took to twitter to express his thanks for marking his comeback by getting on the scoresheet against Killie. Match fitness will come with time, but that’s not a luxury Rangers have in the Champions League just now.

Rangers have been backed to beat Celtic to the Scottish Premiership in the 2022/23 season by a Super Computer after their 2-0 win against Kilmarnock.

Champions League football dwarfs domestic and Europa League football financially and will allow for the Gers to continue adding more quality to their squad. Rangers have been backed to beat Celtic to the Scottish Premiership title in the 2022/23 season by a Super Computer after their 2-0 win against Kilmarnock. Celtic have been given a 48 per cent chance of retaining their SPFL crown after their 3-1 away win against Ross County on Saturday (6 August).

Gio van Bronckhorst fell to a humiliating first leg defeat on Tuesday but the Ibrox hero believes there has been an overreaction.

“I was lucky enough to play in the Champions League many times for Rangers, and it was just unbelievable. As long as we make it to the play-off. “It may well take to extra-time to get the job done. It all takes time to gel. They need support and to feel a calmness around them. And now Numan believes Gers fans need to show patience after bringing in seven new signings this summer, especially after losing Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo who were pivotal to Rangers' continental success last season.

The Ibrox side are ahead of AC Milan in terms of points scored towards their country's coefficient.

The bigger nations tend to see their points more widely shared among teams, with five representatives each from England and Spain in the top 50. That's according to swissfootballdata.com, who have compiled a comprehensive list of points scored towards each country's ranking, dating back to the 1955/56 season. Rangers have been ranked TENTH on the all-time list of points scored towards their country's coefficient - with Celtic coming in at 15th.

The Colombian striker returned to action with the decisive goal against Kilmarnock.

I will continue to be strong and moving forward every day with more from the hand of god.” But the Colombian, sporting his new blonde hair, looked like he'd never been away as he slotted back into the team and Rangers were instantly a better side with him leading the line. And he took to social media to share images of his goal and celebration and say he was 'blessed' to score on his return and promised fans he will continue helping the team.

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“Two players tried and tested in win-or-bust matches at the highest level. “I still believe he has a part to play and it is as the first-choice keeper.” He wrote in The Sun: “The Allan McGregor and Steven Davis situation also continues to baffle me.

Experienced stopper Allan McGregor has had to make do with a back-up brief so far.

"And now would be a good time for him to reproduce what he did for Malmo against Rangers a year ago. Getting off the mark at home to Kilmarnock yesterday will have given him a shot of confidence. So for McLaughlin and the manager, it’s a problem having a keeper of McGregor’s quality – and status within the club – on the bench. "If Morelos isn’t fit enough to start, the big Croat will get another chance up front. And he reckons when you've got someone with the quality and experience of McGregor sitting in reserve, those questions will continue to be raised. The 34-year-old has started this season as Rangers' number one between the sticks with Allan McGrecgor having to settle for a back-up role so far.

Gerrard's right hand man Beale left Villa Park for the QPR job this summer and some are already questioning the Liverpool legends managerial ability.

Beale was seen as the brains behind the scene when Rangers lifted the Scottish Premiership in 2021 having been a key part of Gerrard's backroom team. That win rate is matched by Neville who also only won 10 of his 28 games with the La Liga side before returning to media duties with Sky Sports. Gerrard's right hand man Beale departed Villa to take the hot seat at English Championship side QPR this summer.

Football Insider has been told by Alan Hutton that Jon McLaughlin will have to "produce big performances" to stay as Rangers number one.

“The big thing for me was, first game of the season McLaughlin was in goals. “We’ll have to see how it plays out. Then first real big test, first big game of the season against Union he was in goals so that kind of screams to me that he’s the first choice at this moment in time.

KRIS BOYD has questioned why goalkeeper Allan McGregor is still at Rangers after he signed a new deal at Ibrox.

"Two players tried and tested in win-or-bust matches at the highest level. If the club don’t see McGregor as the No 1 keeper, why is he still at Ibrox? And Boyd is unsure why McGregor is still at the club as a player, if being played as a second choice.

The Rangers' outfielder led his team to an 8-0 victory on Saturday night with five RBIs. His big game helped the Rangers to their second win in the series, ...

He comes up big in a lot of big moments. He hits a lot of homers. A lot of doubles. In his career, Giolito is 2-0 in three starts with a 3.86 ERA against Texas. "He gets a lot of big hits. A lot of (slugging), too.

Stats, probable lineups, injury updates and notes for Sunday's series finale between Texas and the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field.

White had surgery on the wrist and is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks. Texas is 2-4 entering the last game of its seven-game homestand. The Rangers fell Saturday 2-1 after winning the series opener 3-2 on Friday.

ARLINGTON -- After 18 straight days with a game, the Rangers finally have a day off before heading to Houston for a three-game series that begins Tuesday.

"The second inning, I mean, just from then on it was a lot of balls down the middle. The right-hander pitched a 1-2-3 first inning, which set the tone for the rest of the game, as he’s struggled opening in the past. It was the second consecutive start that Howard gave up five or more runs in less than five innings.Spencer Howard In one of the best outings of his career, Dunning pitched seven shutout innings to pick up his first win since April 30, snapping a 15-start winless streak. With Jon Gray on the IL, it opened up a spot for Ragans in the rotation. Though Otto took the loss in yet another one-run game on Friday, it was the first time since late May that he’d gone six innings with minimal damage.

TEXAS dropped today's series finale, finishing with a 2-5 record on this 7-day, 7-game homestand vs. BAL (0-3) and CWS (2-2)…has lost 9 of last 11 G at ...

OAK (460)…it was also the 2nd-longest HR of Lowe’s career, topped only by a 465-foot shot on 4/4/21 at KC…the ball left Lowe’s bat with a game-high exit velocity of 110.9 mph, as his 9 batted balls of 110+ mph this season are the most among Rangers…leads Texas batters in HR (4) and hits (25) since the All-Star break, batting .352 (25-71) over 18 G in the 2nd ‘half’. HOU (also 15). HOU (also 2 H)…3 straight and 5 of Duran’s last 7 hits have been hit 100+ mph (Statcast). BAL (0-3) and CWS (2-2)…has lost 9 of last 11 G at Globe Life Field and 23-31 (.426) record at home this season is currently the 5th-lowest single-season mark in club history, lowest since 2018 (34-47, .420)…team is season high-tying 12.0 games under .500 for the 3rd time this week (last 47-59 after loss on Fri. vs. SOX BATS: The Chicago offense recorded 8 runs/15 hits today after totaling 4 runs/13 hits in the 1st 3 G of this series...Sox have produced 10+ hits in 4 of the 1st 7 G in August...had 4 players with at least 3 hits today, 2nd Sox instance in 2022 (also 4 players on 6/15 at DET)...one of just 4 MLB teams with multiple instances of 4+ players having 3+ hits in a game (also 2 each for CHC/CLE/LAD). DET (462) and DJ Peters on 8/15/21 vs. MISCELLANEOUS: Corey Seager (0-3, 2 BB) has reached base via H/BB in 18 straight games at Globe Life Field, the longest on-base streak in the facility’s history…José Abreu had 3 hits today, his 5th game with 3+ hits this season, all 5 of which have been on the road and all since the start of June…Texas’ 15 hits allowed today were T2nd-most this season (last 19 on 6/18 at DET) and most in Arlington since 9/16/21 vs. SPENCER HOWARD suffered his 2nd loss in as many starts (now 2-4) after allowing 6 runs (5 earned) on season-high 8 hits and a walk over 3.1 IP…permitted runs in the 2nd (1), 3rd (2), and 4th (3) innings, as he was lifted in favor of Brett Martin with one out in the 4th following a 2-run double by Luis Robert…Howard has gone 0-2 with a 13.50 ERA (11 ER/7.1 IP) in 2 starts this month after going 2-1, 4.18 over 5 starts in July. CWS)…batters left 11 men on base today to match season high for a 9.0-inning game (3x, last 6/7 at CLE-G2)…bullpen allowed just 3 R-2 ER over 14.2 IP in this series (1.23 ERA), striking out 20 batters while issuing only 3 walks. CHICAGO-AL earned a series split in Arlington this weekend, and Sox are now 3-0-5 in last 8 series beginning July 7...Sox move to 18-10 on the road since 6/4, as club is 30-24 overall in away games in 2022...Sox won the first and last games against the Rangers this season, but lost the season series (4-games-to-3) for 1st time since 2014...are now 7-2-2 in last 11 series against Rangers. EZEQUIEL DURAN recorded a pair of hits with exit velocities of 100+ mph this afternoon: double in the 6th (102.4 mph), single in the 8th (101.0 mph)…marked his first multi-hit game since 6/13 vs. NATHANIEL LOWE capped a 3-hit day with a towering solo home run in the 7th inning that traveled a projected distance of 452 feet (Statcast), the longest HR by a Ranger this season…marked the 7th-longest HR in Globe Life Field history and 3rd-longest ever by a Texas batter at the venue behind blasts by Joey Gallo on 7/7/21 vs.

The White Sox pulled within two games of first-place Minnesota in the AL Central. Garcia played shortstop in place of Tim Anderson, who began a two-game ...

The Rangers left 11 runners on base, the White Sox 10. Pollock's RBI single in the second inning scored the game's first run. They had 15 hits, five for extra bases, after being limited to four runs and 13 hits in the previous three games. . The White Sox recalled INF Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned RHP reliever Tanner Banks. Pollock doubled in the fourth and the sixth for his third three-hit game of the season. Nathaniel Lowe hit a solo homer in the seventh inning and delivered an RBI single in the third for the Rangers. The 450-foot homer was the longest by a Rangers player this season.

Like the ball Andrew Vaughn barreled over the left field fence later that afternoon. Or the ones AJ Pollock barreled for two doubles and Luis Robert for one.

They are third in hits and fifth in batting average in the majors but 26th in homers and 30th in walks. Last season, with essentially the same team, they were fifth in hits and average, third in on-base percantage and and 19th in homers. The Sox are 7-5 during a stretch of 19 consecutive games against teams with losing records. “I really found a nice groove in the fourth and fifth inning,” Giolito said. “But the story today is the offense coming out with a vengeance. But they demonstrated some needed slug in an 8-2 victory over the Rangers (48-60), just hours after ex-teammate Dane Dunning and the Rangers bullpen limited them to two hits in an 8-0 loss Saturday.

Toughest out: Lucas Giolito induced an Adolis García line out (.670 xBA) in the third inning. Longest hit: Nate Lowe's home run traveled 452 feet. Magic Number: ...

After Corey Seager did not tag on what should have been a sacrifice fly on the out prior, Meibrys Viloria grounded out (3.56 LI) to end the inning. Josh Harrison: 0-for-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SO, 3 LOB (.011 WPA)(1 vote) Up 1-0 in the game, the South Siders quickly found insurance runs. He struck out three, but the Sox offense ignited against him and the Rangers for the first time this series. Spencer Howard continued his season’s struggles today. Lucas Giolito labored through five innings of work, but he only allowed one run.

Chris Woodward said Howard gave Chicago too many hittable pitches on Sunday. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Spencer Howard throws during the first inning of a ...

And Howard’s shakiness Sunday came on the heels of strong showings from other young Texas starters. Ragans, who underwent Tommy John surgery twice, has the organization’s attention in his bid to establish himself as a high-level prospect. “It was a lot of balls down the middle,” Woodward said. “Same thing with the slider; it was just a lot of in-zone sliders, where they should’ve been more down, chase sliders.” Howard, who threw strikes on 51 of 72 pitches and walked just one batter, has often been unable to stop hitters from teeing off. Sunday, Chicago scored six before the end of the fourth inning.

The management of Rangers International FC, Enugu has approved a three-week break for players and coaches of the Flying Antelopes as the 2021/2022 season ...

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Notably, much of the output came from bats at the top of the lineup, a sight for many sore Sox fan eyes. A.J. Pollock, Eloy Jimenez, Jose Abreu, Andrew Vaughn, ...

The White Sox get an important day off tomorrow before a stretch of 21 games in 20 days. While he may not be the most consistent hitter, A.J. Pollock is consistently good at the top of the lineup. In a lineup that lacks power, Vaughn dingers are a pleasant sight. Leury Garcia scores. A.J. Pollock scores. He only gave up three hard-hit balls this afternoon according to Statcast, so the struggle wasn’t as damning as it may seem. The battering commenced in the second inning, with Pollock registering a clutch 2-out single to give the South Siders a 1-0 lead. 1-0 White Sox. For now, they sit at 55-53. Lucas Giolito labored through five innings but ultimately got the job done with a one-run showing. Time will tell if they can ever push any closer. A.J. Pollock, Eloy Jimenez, Jose Abreu, Andrew Vaughn, and Leury Garcia all recorded multi-hit games, with three hits apiece for all except Jimenez.

Van Bronckhorst will be determined to reclaim the Scottish Premiership title from arch-rivals Celtic this season and the transfer window could still play a key ...

We’ve still got plenty of time left in this transfer window as well and, I think for Rangers’ sake, if it’s an offer they can’t turn down they would have to maybe let Kamara move on.” I’m really happy with Glen and hopefully he will stay a Rangers player for many years.” The journalist believes that there could still be a late twist and that Kamara could still be on his way out of Rangers this summer.

When the Scottish Premiership season got underway last weekend, Rangers had one aim, as did Kilmarnock.

It is early days but it is difficult to see that being the case. Scott Wright is good but is he good enough on a consistent basis for Rangers? Malik Tillman is a wonderful talent but is not explosive. At the same time, weirdly, and contradictory, you could envisage this Rangers squad doing better than their rivals in the group stage if they get that far but it’s not quite as easy seeing the same across a league season. Too good for the Championship, not quite good enough for the Premiership. Rangers’ aim, as it always is, is to win the league.

Rangers will lock horns against Union Saint-Gilloise at the Ibrox Stadium in the second leg of third-round qualifying for the UEFA Champions League on ...

Union Saint-Gilloise fell to a loss in their previous outing. Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head-to-Head The result came as a shock to Rangers, who looked like the favorites when the two sides were drawn together in this third-round qualifier.

ARLINGTON -- After 18 straight days with a game, the Rangers finally have a day off before heading to Houston for a three-game series that begins Tuesday.

"The second inning, I mean, just from then on it was a lot of balls down the middle. The right-hander pitched a 1-2-3 first inning, which set the tone for the rest of the game, as he’s struggled opening in the past. It was the second consecutive start that Howard gave up five or more runs in less than five innings.Spencer Howard In one of the best outings of his career, Dunning pitched seven shutout innings to pick up his first win since April 30, snapping a 15-start winless streak. With Jon Gray on the IL, it opened up a spot for Ragans in the rotation. Though Otto took the loss in yet another one-run game on Friday, it was the first time since late May that he’d gone six innings with minimal damage.

ON the face of it, Kilmarnock's one-point haul from their opening two games could be enough to knock a few hours off Derek McInnes' sleeping pattern.

We take a lot of positives out of it and we go into the Celtic game confidently.” The togetherness of the boys was good and we limited them to a few chances, had a couple ourselves. “We enjoyed it [the game against Rangers],” said Power. “It was a tough run out for the boys. There are a lot of positives to take out of it.” “We’re going out and we came here to try and win the game. “There’s been a bit turnaround of players,” Power, 34, said.

Our man reckons it could be time for the Dutchman to turn his dressing room veterans against Union Saint-Gilloise to avoid a post mortem so early in his ...

So, with all of the above in mind, perhaps now would be the perfect time for the Rangers manager to rely upon his most tried and tested performers and have faith in them to see off a side of limited ability and even less European experience. And if it’s more a matter of McGregor being in decline then why was the old timer given a new contract? But a spluttering playmaker that produces in fits and starts is not going to get the job done on Tuesday night. Yes, he may have lost two of his biggest talents in Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey but such is the life of a football manager at 99 per cent of clubs all over the world. Which, in itself, points to a team moving in the wrong direction. Make no mistake, had Gerrard turned down Aston Villa’s advances and hung around for long enough to be relieved of the league title by Ange Postecoglou then his time at Rangers would have been up in any case.

Gio van Bronckhorst's side must overturn their 2-0 defeat in Belgium to reach the Champions League play-offs.

You want to get them facing their own goal and remain under pressure. "The Belgians won't have experienced anything like it. They face an uphill task overturning the two-goal deficit but Commons believes an early goal will set them on their way to the next round. Gio van Bronckhorst's side looked out of sorts last week but will have the backing of a sold-out Ibrox to roar them on this time around. His physicality poses different problems to their defenders. No player has scored more goals in Europe for Rangers than Alfredo Morelos. After so long out, it's going to take him a few matches to get fully up to speed but his mere presence tomorrow is a huge boost.

THE opening half-an-hour of Rangers' second-leg Champions League qualifier against Union Saint-Gilloise will be pivotal.

They won't be looking forward to facing him." His physicality poses different problems to their defenders. "It's not just his goal record. It's a matter of unsettling Union from the very first minute. "The Belgians won't have experienced anything like it. "You can't win it within ten minutes but you can lose it.