NOT long now until Barry Ferguson takes his home bow as Rangers take on Motherwell with FOUR key men potentially back in the mix as he bids to build on his winning start.
The former Ibrox hero got a come-from-behind 4-2 win against Kilmarnock from his first match in charge.
Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson celebrates at Rugby Park[/caption]
Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer[/caption]
And now he’s got the chance to keep things moving in the right direction at Rangers as Motherwell come to town – with John Souttar, Oscar Cortes, Dujon Sterling and Leon Balogun all back out on the training field.
He said: “Balogun, Souttar & Sterling trained today – I just need to see reactions after training.
“Was great to have them back and I will touch base with medical team in the morning.”
‘Well too have a new manager who is fresh from getting his first win under his belt, with new German coach Michael Wimmer recording a huge 2-1 win over Dundee in midweek.
That snapped a run of SIX defeats in a row in all competitions for the Lanarkshire men, who have largely struggled since the exit of Stuart Kettlewell.
That will boost the confidence in the visiting ranks as should the fact they’ve run the Gers close in every head to head match up so far this season.
‘Well took the lead in the League Cup clash between the two sides at Hampden, went down 2-1 in the Hampden league meeting between the two teams earlier this season and held a 2-0 lead against the Ibrox side in late December before having to settle for a 2-2 draw.
With the Edinburgh derby between Hibs and Hearts given prime Sunday billing this weekend, Rangers and Celtic are BOTH on Saturday evening and the Ibrox side will hope to get their first points on the board.
When does Rangers vs Motherwell kick off?
- Rangers take on Motherwell TODAY, Saturday, March 1
- The match kicks off at 3pm
- It will be held at Ibrox Stadium. Glasgow
Who is the Rangers vs Motherwell referee and VAR?
- Nick Walsh officiates Rangers for the first time since he controversially sent off Mohamed Diomande against Dundee Utd – despite being asked to look at the incident again by VAR
- He could be in for a hot reception, although the sending off decision was overturned on appeal
- His assistant referees are David McGeachie and Alastair Taylor, with Gavin Duncan on VAR and Sean Carr as AVAR.
Is Rangers vs Motherwell on TV and can I live stream it?
- No, Rangers vs Motherwell hasn’t been selected for live TV coverage
- Rangers TV subscribers outwith the UK and Ireland can watch the match via their subscriptions
- Highlights of the match will be screened on BBC Scotland after the match, with the first showing at 7.15pm on the BBC Scotland channel
- You can also follow the match on SunSport’s Live Blog
What is the latest Rangers vs Motherwell team news?
- Rangers boss Ferguson welcomed back FOUR stars into training in the form of John Souttar, Dujon Sterling, Oscar Cortes and Leon Balogun.
- That’s great news for the interim boss, who has been stretched at the back in particular.
- He withdrew Clinton Nsiala from the action after half an hour of play against KIlmarnock.
- Ridvan Yilmaz could continue at right after an impressive showing against Kilmarnock with Ross McCausland also looking lively.
- Wimmer is targeting a top six spot but at least has Lennon MIller back and available after the injury which stopped a few transfer offers this January becoming an epidemic.
- The Steeleman are still reeling after losing the likes os Shane Blaney but Tony Watt is available again, while Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Marvin Kaleta are back in training but unlikely to feature.
- Jack Vale (Achilles), Steve Seddon (ankle), Ross Callachan (hamstring), Paul McGinn (thigh), Zach Robinson (Achilles) and goalkeepers Archie Mair and Aston Oxborough (both hand) have all misssed time recntly.
Latest Odds
Rangers – 1/7
Draw 11 -7-1
Motherwell: 14/1
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