Bayern Munich but he still reckons it will be tough to stand in for James Tavernier. The defender slotted in for the Rangers skipper when he limped off in the first half of Thursday’s victory over Antwerp.
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Alfredo Morelos will be banned for three matches after the club opted not accept a charge of violent conduct. The 24-year-old was hit with a fast-track notice for stamping on Ryan Porteous of Hibs in the 1-0 win at Easter Road.
A hearing was set for Tuesday February 2 but Rangers have decided not to contest the charge. That means Morelos will be unavailable to Steven Gerrard for the next three matches against St Johnstone, Hamilton and Kilmarnock.
Bayern Munich but he still reckons it will be tough to stand in for James Tavernier. The defender slotted in for the Rangers skipper when he limped off in the first half of Thursday’s victory over Antwerp.
Steven Gerrard's side quickly return to Premiership action this weekend after defeating the Belgians 4-3 in a pulsating last 32 first leg.Up next on domestic duty is Dundee United as the league leaders push to bring home the title.Rangers are just four victories from a first league crown since 2011 and cut that to three with victory over the Taysiders.But Micky Mellon's side have halted an alarming run by winning their last two to leave them on the cusp of the top six.Gerrard's team smashed four
Mike Ashley.In the summer Rangers signed a new deal with Liverpool-based Castore which sees royalties go directly to the club from shirts sold.And as Steven Gerrard's side close in on the Premiership title the club have announced they're cracking down on knock-off goods.A statement warned: "We now have dedicated resources and expertise to ensure any counterfeit merchandise and products using Rangers’ trademarks illegally, will be subject to appropriate action and the strongest consequences
Steven Gerrard admits all his previous managers have played a key role in building a Rangers side that is closing in on a first title in a decade.The Ibrox boss namechecked Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez but had a special word for Brendan Rodgers' role in shaping the current Ibrox side.The pair worked together at Liverpool before they became rivals in Glasgow with the Irishman still Celtic boss when Gerrard took up the reins at Rangers back in 2018,And Gerrard admits that shape and discipline
Greg Docherty admits he had to leave Rangers after his dream move became a career low point. The 24-year-old midfielder moved south for a £400,000 fee last summer after failing to make the breakthrough into Steven Gerrard 's first-team plans.
Rangers boss shut down talk of anything apart from the Kilmarnock game. The Ibrox side have been relentless in their pursuit of the Premiership title this season and stood 18 points clear going into the clash with Tommy Wright 's side.
Kemar Roofe's disciplinary charge.The striker has been handed a two-match ban for a challenge on St Johnstone's Murray Davidson after the Ibrox club failed to successfully appeal the verdict.Roofe was shown a yellow card for the tackle during Rangers' 1-0 home win over Saints last week.But the incident was flagged up by the SFA's three-man panel and a suspension issued.Gerrard revealed the report sent to Ibrox claimed referee David Munro did not see the challenge clearly, which can open the door
Alfredo Morelos are the Premiership's most deadly attacking duo as they combine to help fire Rangers to the title.Steven Gerrard's side are 18 points clear at the top of the table and are all but certain to end their long wait for the glory come the end of the season.Much of their success has been built on a rock-solid defence but Rangers are no slouches when it comes to attacking output.And while Morelos hasn't found the back of the net as often as in previous seasons, he's formed a deadly
Kemar Roofe has received a two-match ban for a tackle in the match against St Johnstone last Wednesday despite an appeal.The English striker was pulled up by a three-person disciplinary panel after a challenge on midfielder Murray Davidson on the stretch.The tackle was deemed worthy of a yellow card at the time by referee David Munro but that prompted further action from the governing body.Ibrox manager Steven Gerrard believed there was little intent behind Roofe's actions and confirmed the club
Celtic this season - even if Neil Lennon's side were not enduring a horror campaign.The Ibrox superfan and former Scotland hero believes that Steven Gerrard's side would have cruised to Premiership title glory even if the Hoops' had mustered a stronger defence.The Light Blues are enjoying a 28-game unbeaten run in the league and sit 21 points clear at the top of the table following the draw with Hamilton.Brian Rice's side are only the fourth side to take any points off ruthless Rangers so far
Alfredo Morelos ' ban but expressed his frustration at what he sees as a lack of consistency in judgements from the SFA. The striker was hit with a charge for stamping on Hibs defender Ryan Porteous, which carries a three match ban due to a previous suspension for violent conduct.
Alfredo Morelos appeared to bite back at his critics as he posted a pointed message on social media. The Colombian international was the match-winner for Steven Gerrard 's side on Wednesday as he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Hibs.
Alfredo Morelos should have been red carded at Easter Road before scoring the goal that maintained Rangers’ unbeaten march to the Premiership title. The Hibs boss insisted that a first half clash between the controversial Colombian and defender Ryan Porteous should have been punished by referee Kevin Clancy - and Morelos rubbed salt into the wound by grabbing the only goal of a tight encounter just five minutes after the break.
Alfredo Morelos should have been sent off according to goal legend Kris Boyd. The Colombian appeared to stamp on Ryan Porteous during the first half stalemate of the league leaders’ clash with Hibs at Easter Road.
Rangers take on Hibs at Easter Road. Key midfielder Jack had been out since November but returned from the bench against Ross County at the weekend.
Rangers could have more signing news before Monday’s deadline as Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall confirmed ongoing talks over duo Nnamdi Ofoborh and Jack Simpson. The Ibrox boss has done a pre-contract deal for Aberdeen’s Scott Wright and the Cherries pair are next in line.
Borna Barisic 's practical tutorial in Ross County's drubbing at Ibrox. The marauding Croatia cap was a key figure as the Scottish Premiership leaders' ran riot in the 5-0 win over the Staggies at Ibrox.
Steven Gerrard confirms he wants to get Scott Wright in this month but knows "it's in Aberdeen's control". And he teased that there could be more announcements in the coming days as the Ibrox club look to get their business done.Attacking midfield Wright has signed a pre-contract deal and will move to Ibrox in the summer.Rangers were hoping to do a deal this month but the Dons have taken the swap deal option off the table.
Rangers stars after the SFA dropped their charge. The veteran winger was cited by the compliance officer for aiming derisory and homophobic comments at Connor Goldson and Alfredo Morelos in their Global Energy Stadium clash on Hogmanay.