Steven Gerrard made a major splash with a young Celtic fan at the weekend. The Rangers boss sent a message of support to teenager Daniel Caplan who has an incurable brain tumour.
04.09.2020 - 12:49 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Steven Gerrard has bolstered his attack with the capture of Cedric Itten and Kemar Roofe, acquisitions which look set to cover the possible departure of Alfredo Morelos.
The Ibrox side have made a fine start to this most important of seasons, the weight of history weighing down on both themselves and Celtic.But despite racking up 16 points from 18 and keeping an impressive zero in the goals against column thus far, Gerrard knows his side are not yet the finished article.Adjusting for a potential
.Steven Gerrard made a major splash with a young Celtic fan at the weekend. The Rangers boss sent a message of support to teenager Daniel Caplan who has an incurable brain tumour.
Steven Gerrard as he tries to strengthen it. Injuries have left him down to the bare bones with Ryan Jack and Joe Aribo both out injured for the next month, leaving Gerrard with just one recognised midfield back-up in the shape of Jamie Barjonas.
Connor Goldson and the Rangers defence for their record-breaking start to the season while rounding on those who dismiss the achievement as "ignorant and disrespectful". Steven Gerrard 's side is yet to lose a competitive goal this season in seven league games, a new British record.
Ibrox backline has yet to concede a league goal in seven outings – breaking a 114-year-old Scottish record – ahead of today’s trip to face Hibs at Easter Road.Gerrard says his coaching staff and players must share the credit.But the former Liverpool hero insists his squad can still improve in terms of being hard to break down – something he learned from the likes of Rafa Benitez, Gerard Houllier and Roy Hodgson at Anfield.He said: “I’ve got nothing but admiration for Rafa but I’ve tried to lean
Steven Gerrard is confident Kemar Roofe has suffered no lasting damage after being replaced early during Thursday's win over Lincoln Red Imps. The former Leeds striker came off with a tight calf in Gibraltar but it remains to be seen if he will be risked against Hibernian.
Alfredo Morelos for a quick recovery after being stretchered off but insists the Colombian would have seen red if roles were reversed. The striker was a first half sub before being replaced himself when he was taken out with a horror tackle from Dundee United defender Ryan Edwards.
Steven Davis after the midfielder equalled Pat Jennings' record of 119 Northern Ireland caps. Davis is unlikely to recall the scoreline fondly as his side fell to a 5-1 Nations League defeat against Norway in Belfast, but Gerrard was impressed with the commitment shown by his player during the match.
John Lundstram could be vital to Rangers' title hopes. The Ibrox side have been linked with a move for the Sheffield United midfielder as Steven Gerrard searches for a new midfield option.
Steven Gerrard has revealed injured strike duo Cedric Itten and Jermain Defoe have used the international break to bring themselves back into contention for a first team berth. Veteran striker Defoe has been out since July after sustaining a pre-season hamstring injury against Motherwell while Itten suffered a calf kock that left a Switzerland call-up in tatters.
James Tavernier needs to win a trophy before he gets the credit he deserves as Rangers captain. But he insists the right back is his dream player because of how he conducts himself and how reliable he is at the club.
Alfredo Morelos has even left the building.As the seemingly exit-bound striker watches on from afar, a Rangers side for which he was so long the focal point is being forced to evolve.Steven Gerrard admits, as far as the Colombian's future is concerned, he's taking things day by day.His eventual whereabouts, after all, is out of the manager's hands.Where he cannot, and has not, been so relaxed is in preparing for life after Morelos.The successive arrivals of Kemar Roofe and Cedric Itten were a
Rangers in favour of the Bundesliga. The Spartak Moscow star has joined Freiburg on-loan after a difficult spell in Russia following a £17million move.
Steven Gerrard clearly doesn't want that to happen. And that's why he's enlisted former Liverpool team-mate Dejan Lovren to look after Ibrox left-back Borna Barisic while he's away with Croatia.
Rangers cruised past a 91-year-old club record for clean sheets at the start of a season, praise was rightly dished out by Steven Gerrard to his defensive stars. While accolades for such a feat are well deserved, those watching the games will have noticed how little the Ibrox club have been threatened during the six games so far.
Alfredo Morelos to still be a Rangers player after the coming international break despite intense transfer speculation. The Colombian striker was left out of the Light Blues' Premiership clash against Kilmarnock last week after Gerrard noticed a dip in his application in training.
Cedric Itten is set to spend two weeks out with a calf complaint. The summer arrival from St Gallen was a notable absentee from Steven Gerrard 's squad to face Hamilton Accies on Saturday evening.
Alfredo Morelos to the Rangers squad.The Colombian was missing from the starting 11 and substitutes in last weekend's win over Kilmarnock and his manager claimed he lacked focus in training amid speculation of a move to Lille.Between the sticks Jon McLaughlin hasn't conceded in the league since he started standing in for regular No.1 Allan McGregor and the pair of keepers will compete for the starting slot.Leon Balogun is back from a quad strain but the comeback target for Joe Aribo (ankle) and
Alfredo Morelos has "refocused" on life at Rangers and the manager will decide today if he will be part of Saturday's squad to face Hamilton.The striker was dropped for the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock last weekend after the manager took issue with his application in training and matches.Gerrard had previously admitted his star striker had his "head turned" by a transfer offer from Lille.The £16m bid was rejected but the player himself was keen on the move and had agreed personal terms.And with