Rangers

Scott Arfield struck twice deep into stoppage time as Rangers came from the brink of defeat to earn an astonishing victory over Aberdeen and preserve ...

And in the last of those came the most extraordinary finale. But in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Kent dropped a shoulder and let fly. When Arfield could only find the arms of Roos with the goal gaping, you sensed they might get there. They were the better team in the first period, their sharp passing and movement repeatedly asking questions. The power and swerve he got on the ball were just extraordinary. At any stage of his long career, he would have been expected to have prevented Clarkson's shot beating him. Handed a second chance, Sakala stabbed the ball between the legs of Kelle Roos. There were no excuses for his failure to hit the target from 14 yards. A half-hearted attempt at a clearance presented a gift to Clarkson. Beale's only criticism would have been a lack of cutting edge. Never in his wildest imaginings, though, could the Rangers manager possibly have contemplated how that remained the case against Aberdeen. The Zambian's initial strike was feebly dealt with by Anthony Stewart.

Rangers' Scott Arfield scores his second goal in the dying seconds of stoppage time to complete an impressive 3-2 win over Aberdeen. Arfield's late intervention ...

Start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. “With the 2-2 we should see the game [out]. “It was extremely frustrating. I thought we deserved to not just take something from the game, but we deserved to win the game.” It is a difficult game here, and I felt that they stuck together and crossed the line. “I made four changes and Arfield came out on top. [after we went behind]. to complete a remarkable change. Aberdeen came out for the second half enthusiastically and soon took the lead. the rangers. [Scott Arfield](https://nnn.ng/aberdeen-2-3-rangers/#Scott Arfield)

The result would have been a first victory over Rangers for Aberdeen at home since 2016, but two late, late goals dealt a crushing defeat for Jim Goodwin's ...

There was a worried look around the Red Army, but the striker soon return to his feet. But in the end the victory slipped from their grasps, as Ryan Kent's strike was spilled by Roos, and Arfield tucked the ball home to salvage a draw for the visitors. Goodwin was furious on the touchline, but the players focused quickly on seeing out the game, as Hayes came close to a third with a thundering hit from distance only to just glide wide of the mark. Leighton Clarkson then produced yet another wonderstrike to add to the collection, as a loose ball on the edge of the box fell perfectly for the half-volley, as the Liverpool loanee fired Aberdeen into the lead. It was then that the moment of magic came as Duk scored a beauty of a free-kick to level the game. Sakala's chance of a second went astray as he fired over the bar, but then all attention turned to the other end of the pitch after Sands was booked for bringing down Miovski.

When Rangers' players returned for pre-season in June 2020 — after a three-month hiatus due to the UK's first lockdown — there was a part of the training ...

They then scored twice in extra time of the final to beat [Ross County](https://theathletic.com/football/team/ross-county-fc/), Rangers’ two longest journeys in the league, back-to-back within four days, as a “mentality week”. That win meant Celtic have now claimed 20 points in the final quarter of an hour in games since Postecoglou took over at the start of last season. Neither is it one that Van Bronckhorst could not inspire, as the Dutchman oversaw other memorable late goals in non-Premiership matches. This season they have won five and lost two so far, the latter of which came from [Motherwell](https://theathletic.com/football/team/motherwell-fc/) in the 72nd minute and questions were being asked about whether they could handle adversity. Beale said that he reminded his players during a stoppage in the second half to stay calm on the ball and something would happen for them. Of the 55 Premiership games Rangers have played since they won the league in May last year, they have been behind in 22. [John Lundstram](https://theathletic.com/football/player/john-lundstram-tB3vCoGltdWFdAwU/) scoring in the 81st minute to seal a place in the Europe League final and [Malik Tillman](https://theathletic.com/football/player/malik-tillman-9MtrN2gY99U0MrgV/) scoring in the 79th minute to complete a 3-0 second-leg comeback against Royal Union Saint-Gilloise and deliver a place in the [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/). They rescued another two points against the same opposition the following month when trailing after 71 minutes and all but sealed their crown in the March when [Alfredo Morelos](https://theathletic.com/football/player/alfredo-morelos-IXzrzgMxmwjwcCUu/) scored in the 87th minute to seal a 1-0 win at [Livingston](https://theathletic.com/football/team/livingston-fc/). They have won 11 of those, drawn six and lost five. [Kemar Roofe](https://theathletic.com/football/player/kemar-roofe-Z14CjTJayaDUWpvA/) then equalised in the 73rd minute and [Cedric Itten](https://theathletic.com/football/player/cedric-itten-52GfUTmKhOx2AsJm/) scored in the 82nd and 94th to complete a dramatic comeback that was a major step towards winning the title.

Jim Goodwin was adamant he had never seen anything like the Rangers comeback which condemned his Aberdeen team to defeat despite holding a lead in the ...

I don’t have the words right now to explain why that situation happened the way that it did. You’ve got to expect the goalkeeper to not hold on to it, and we didn’t. “We didn’t anticipate as well as he did and that’s what you’ve got to do in those key moments in the game.

The Dons fell behind to a Fashion Sakala goal after 12 minutes but goals from attacker Luis 'Duk' Lopes and midfielder Leighton Clarkson had Jim Goodwin's ...

It is pretty much all I can say at the moment." It would be wrong of me to sit here and be dishonest about that. "The players have gone through some trauma over the past few weeks and months.

The Dons fell behind to a Fashion Sakala goal after 12 minutes but goals from attacker Luis 'Duk' Lopes and midfielder Leighton Clarkson had Jim Goodwin's side ...

It would be wrong of me to sit here and be dishonest about that. We gave away a silly goal and when they scored the second we really struggled. “The players have gone through some trauma over the past few weeks and months.

Scott Arfield hailed a very important Rangers victory after producing a game-changing cameo appearance from the bench to earn Michael Beales side a dramatic ...

"You look at the ability, particularly in the midfield area where I am trying to get into… "It can change in the blink of an eye and we have had that done to us so many times over this season in games when we should've come away with the three points, so it was very important we did that." "When you are not in the starting team it is so important that you come on and you try and impact games.

Joe McCarthy, in spring training with the Rangers last year, gets another invite in 2023.

McCarthy will likely be competing for a job as a utility player or with the Rangers’ top minor-league affiliate, Triple-A Round Rock. After he failed to make the Rangers, McCarthy spent the 2022 season playing with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. But he played in just four games and failed to get a hit in 10 at-bats before he was designated for assignment. [Inside the Rangers](https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/) on From there, he embarked on a long minor-league career through the 2021 season, working his way up from Short Class-A ball to Triple-A Sacramento. He played in 474 minor league games, compiling 1,679 at-bats.

Scott Arfield accepts he has reached the point in his where he can no longer expect to start every game.

We need to keep putting pressure on and keep doing the right thing. It was very notable that as soon as his equaliser hit the back of the net, he was back in there in a bid to retrieve the ball. “That has to be the mentality at the moment. It’s important I keep putting pressure on him because that will help take his game to the next level.” He is content to know that by applying pressure on Tillman, he is helping push the on-loan Bayern Munich attacking midfielder towards greater heights. The word “character” was bandied around a lot in the aftermath of Rangers’ last gasp 3-2 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

It's the second consecutive offseason in which McCarthy and the Rangers lined up on a minor league pact. Texas granted him his release a couple weeks into this ...

Texas surely won’t cease a pursuit of targets like [Michael Conforto](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/confomi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-21_br) because they’ve added McCarthy, but the signing adds some extra depth at a questionable position while giving him an opportunity to compete for a roster spot next spring. McCarthy is primarily a corner outfielder whose best position is left field, an area in which the Rangers are searching for upgrades. That brought his career line at the top minor league level to .255/.355/.464. The lefty-hitting outfielder appeared in 59 games with the Buffaloes, hitting .225/.344/.343 with four home runs through 212 trips to the dish. He posted a quality .306/.384/.542 mark in 74 games with the Giants top affiliate in Sacramento in 2021. He’ll receive an invitation to big league Spring Training.

Sports Mole previews Friday's Scottish Premiership clash between Ross County and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

[Ridvan Yilmaz](/people/ridvan-yilmaz/) remains out with a hamstring injury, while [Kemar Roofe](/people/kemar-roofe/) will not be included in the matchday squad owing to recurring difficulty with his calf. [Click here](https://sporita.com/?utm_source=sportsmole&utm_campaign=158051)to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Away Win:data [Antonio Colak](/people/antonio-colak/) and [Tom Lawrence](/people/tom-lawrence/) will not be available for selection due to respective injuries. [Filip Helander](/people/filip-helander/) is still out with a foot problem, while [Ianis Hagi](/people/ianis-hagi/) is still struggling with a long-term knee issue. [Jack Baldwin](/people/jack-baldwin/) on Friday due to his straight red card in the defeat against St Johnstone last weekend. [Alex Samuel](/people/alex-samuel/) is the only other notable absentee, while [Jordan Tillson](/people/jordan-tillson/) is at risk of suspension if he picks up a booking during proceedings.

Rangers left it late against Aberdeen on Wednesday, but two goals in added time made it back-to-back 3-2 victories under new manager Michael Beale. Supporters ...

While County are clear underdogs, they have scored in four of their last five meetings with Rangers and have netted in all three meetings with Celtic this term, albeit in defeat each time. Mackay’s hosts are defensively vulnerable and have conceded two or more goals in six of their nine home games this term. There have been 16 wins for the Gers and three of County’s four draws against the Glasgow giants came in one season — the Staggies held Rangers in all three 2016/17 league meetings. While County have spent 10 of the last 11 seasons in the top tier of Scottish football, they have never beaten Rangers in 20 meetings. Friday’s hosts, Ross County are in desperate need of points as they are only above the relegation play-off position on goal difference and are just three points above bottom-placed Dundee United, who have a game in hand. [Rangers to win and both teams to score](https://www.livescorebet.com/uk/sports/football/scotland-premiership/ross-county-vs-rangers/SBTE_28109419?marketGroupId=32?btag=c_content_news_football)

Michael Beale has quickly put his stamp on the team but a late two-goal swing against Aberdeen avoided disater.

The return of injured stars like Kemar Roofe, Ridvan Yilmaz and Ianis Hagi in the next few weeks will increase the boss’ options but Rangers also need to add quality sharpish. [Steven Gerrard](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard) first walked in the door four and a half years ago but they now appear to be experimenting with a new twist on an old classic. He’ll know major improvements in personnel will be a major requirement if Rangers are to make a push either this season or next and all that starts in nine days’ time when the transfer window opens. [James Sands](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/james-sands) has spent the majority of the season at centre-back but Beale has already acknowledged the American utility man is not a perfect fit at the back so the sight of Ben Davies getting the final half hour at Pittodrie is another boost ahead of Borna Barisic’s return from World Cup duty next week. Here Record Sport’s Andy Newport takes a look at the issues for the new Ibrox gaffer to address. The return of Steven Gerrard’s old sidekick was meant to ease the tension amongst a fanbase that has been traumatised by what they’ve witnessed at home and abroad this season.

Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with ...

Santa's gift that Christmas night was a 5-1 rout of the future champions. But in 1955, the Rangers faced a supreme challenge on home ice. On Christmas night 1942, the depleted Rangers skated at Olympia Stadium and stunned the soon-to-be Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings, 3-1. In that same era of the 1930's, Coots also composed the Christmas hit, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," just one of more than 700 tunes he wrote. Fred Coots -- an avid Rangers fan -- wrote both "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" as well as "The Rangers Victory Song." But this much is certain: the multi-hit Broadway composer J.Fred Coots, Santa Claus and the New York Rangers once were closely linked at Christmas.

Join Scott Murray for updates from the fourth round of the League Cup and the latest from Scotland.

The 1964, 1997 and 2000 winners are strolling towards the quarter-finals. Right into the top right. Clarkson takes a touch to control a loose ball on the edge of the Rangers D, and whistles a wonderful shot into the bottom right, McGregor given no chance. It’s all over bar the shouting at Molineux. Leicester are the first team into the quarters. Farcical finishing, but Saints survive and go through to the quarters. To the last knockings at Pittodrie, then. The visitors are doing precious little with it. 85 min: Aberdeen seem happy to sit back and let Rangers have the ball. The fans gutted. Tilman worms his way down the right and dinks to the far stick. What an astonishing end to the match!