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  1. Rangers linked with Victory & Geragusian - gossippublished at 08:31 BST 16 May

    Scottish gossip

    Rangers are in talks to buy 19-year-old defender Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi, with the Hungarian club seeking a fee of over £4m. (Ben Jacobs on X), external

    Sunderland have opened talks with academy forward Finn Geragusian, with Rangers among the clubs showing interest in the 18-year-old. (Sunderland Echo), external

  2. Rangers squad have not 'had each other's back' enough - Moorepublished at 19:30 BST 15 May

    Mikey MooreImage source, SNS

    Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore says Rangers supporters "deserve better" and admits the squad have lacked unity and fight this season.

    Danny Rohl's side end the campaign third in the Premiership and without a trophy.

    After a tricky start Moore, who joined on loan from Spurs last summer, has been a bright spark.

    But the 18-year-old acknowledges things haven't been good enough this season.

    "I think when you're here, this club has such history and it's such a great place to play and to be," he said.

    "I think us as players need to realise what we need to deliver.

    "We've delivered no trophies this year and it's not good enough, to be honest. We went out in the first stage of Europe so nothing that we've delivered has been good enough and we need to realise that.

    "For us that needs to be the goal, to deliver for fans who come and watch us every single week and support us. It's the best support I've ever seen personally. They deserve better than that I think.

    "As a squad there needs to be a lot more driving each other to be better. There's top people in the group but we need to have each other's back and when it gets tough I don't think we've done that enough.

    "To have a winning culture you need to have those standards. It's hard to put it down to one thing but for me when it's got tough we just need to stick together more and I think that's the main thing for us.

    "When we're doing well in a game everyone's probably full of confidence but when it gets tough we need to show our personality."

  3. I was lucky to avoid derby red, admits Johnstonpublished at 18:40 BST 15 May

    Alistair JOhnstonImage source, SNS

    Alistair Johnston has admitted he was "lucky" to avoid being sent off in Celtic's 3-1 derby win over Rangers last weekend.

    The right-back was booked for a first-half challenge that caught Mikey Moore on the ankle after winning the ball in the highly-charged Premiership encounter.

    Much debate has followed about the severity of the punishment for Johnston, with Rangers boss Danny Rohl intimating he should have been sent off.

    Before the title decider against Hearts at Parkhead on Saturday, Canada international Johnston said: "As a defender now, you have to be so smart with every tackle you put in.

    "Was I a little bit lucky? Yeah, probably. Was I intending to injure him? No.

    "I was just trying to put a hard tackle in as every single fan on both sides of that rivalry would want their defenders to do.

    "I caught him. I thought in the moment that I caught him on the top of the foot. It is what it is. In the moment I thought a yellow card was fair.

    "If it was 10 years ago, I would have said 'how is that even a foul'? But that is just the day and age now.

    "At the end of the day am I lucky I never got sent off? Probably. But it's football and you need to be able to make tackles.

    "I'm glad I stayed on the pitch and managed to win that match."

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  4. Falkirk v Rangers: Team newspublished at 17:53 BST 15 May

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    Skipper James Tavernier is departing at the end of the season and will not play again for Rangers after having an injection on an ankle problem.

    Nicolas Raskin remains out with a hamstring issue. Falkirk's artificial pitch poses problems for Dujon Sterling while Ryan Naderi and Bailey Rice remain unavailable.

    Lewis Neilson returns for Falkirk but Filip Lissah (ankle), Leon McCann (hamstring) and Scott Bain (ankle) are set to remain out along with Louie Marsh and Ethan Williams (both thigh).

  5. Raskin earns Belgium World Cup call-uppublished at 15:49 BST 15 May

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    Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has been included in Rudi Garcia's Belgium squad for the World Cup in the Americas this summer.

    The 25-year-old, who made his Red Devils debut last year under Garcia, has 11 caps and featured in all but one of their World Cup qualifiers.

    Raskin netted his first senior international goal during the 6-0 win over Kazakhstan last September.

    Belgium will face Croatia and Tunisia in two friendly matches at the start of next month before heading to the finals where they are in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.

    The midfielder has made 50 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists, this season for Rangers, who have finished third in the Premiership and failed to win a trophy.

  6. Falkirk v Rangers: Pick of the statspublished at 13:32 BST 15 May

    Falkirk v Rangers: Pick of the stats Image source, SNS
    • Rangers have lost four consecutive league matches for only the second time in the club's history, after a run of five successive defeats from October to November 1983.

    • Including the curtailed 2019-20 campaign, Rangers have only lost their final league game in one of the past 17 seasons (W9 D7), a 2-1 defeat at Kilmarnock in 2018-19.

    • Falkirk have lost just one of their past five home league games against Rangers (W2 D2), although that was their most recent, a 6-3 defeat in April.

    • Rangers have only lost one of their past 48 top-flight matches against Falkirk (W39 D8), a 1-0 defeat in December 2006 under Paul Le Guen.

    • Falkirk have lost four of their past five league games (W1), including both of their latest two. They are yet to lose three in a row in the league this season, last doing so in the top flight in March 2010.

  7. Rohl on Tavernier controversy, losing run & Rangers pressurepublished at 11:49 BST 15 May

    Jane Lewis
    BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

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    Rohl stands by decision not to start Tavernier

    Danny Rohl has been speaking to the media before Rangers visit Falkirk for their final game of the season on Saturday.

    Here are the key points:

    • Rohl stands by his decision not to start departing skipper James Tavernier against Hibs on Wednesday, saying he had to make the decision not through emotion but what was "best for the team and the club."

    • It was his wish to give Tavernier a "proper send-off", but the Rangers boss says he was "very clear and open to him" and told the 34-year-old he wouldn't be starting "unless the situation [with his fitness] changed overnight".

    • He adds: "If you ask me what was in my head for this day, it was first to take three points, win a game, see Tav with his family walking in, take the plaque which he deserved, make a walk around the stadium and then finally get some minutes on the pitch. If it's a starter or sub, this was for me. In the case of how I spoke with him, clearly, I gave him a suggestion."

    • Rohl confirmed Tavernier misses out on Saturday after taking the delayed injection on his ankle injury - which means he has played his last game for Rangers.

    • He insists his relationship with Tavernier has been good throughout the season: "There was never a problem with him, because I always try to have the best relationship to my captain, because he's the guy who leads the group."

    • On support for Tavernier's social media post, external from present and past players, Rohl says: "I think in general it showed how strong the relationship is between the players. I think this is always great. I do not take it personally."

    • Rangers have lost four games in a row for the first time in 43 years, but Rohl insists he'll still have the backing of the owners irrespective of the result at Falkirk. He adds: "We spoke about everything like we did always in the last couple of weeks, the decisions that maybe have to be made this summer."

    • Asked if he feels under pressure pressure amid the losing run and Tavernier controversy, Rohl says: "If you lose four games, it's normal that you get a little bit more critical feedback." He insists he will never "run away" and it is about "developing resilience, show leadership".

    • On VAR, Rohl says the most important thing for the new season is "that we have consistency with decision-making on the pitch".

    • As well as Tavernier, Nicolas Raskin and Ryan Naderi are out of Saturday's game and Dujon Sterling is unlikely to be risked on the artificial pitch.

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  8. Rangers players back Tavernier statement on Rohl dispute - gossippublished at 09:23 BST 15 May

    Scottish gossip

    Rangers players appear to back captain James Tavernier following the departing captain's statement regarding his absence from the squad in Wednesday's loss to Hibernian. (The Herald - subscription required), external

    Manager Stephen Robinson says it is unlikely Aberdeen will sign on-loan Rangers midfielder Lyall Cameron on a permanent basis. (Daily Record), external

    Toronto have decided against a permanent deal for on-loan Rangers midfielder Jose Cifuentes. (Daily Record), external

  9. 'Shameful' way to treat Tavernier - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:04 BST 15 May

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    We asked for your views on James Tavernier's chaotic Ibrox farewell after the departing captain withdrew from the squad for his final game at Ibrox on being informed he wasn't starting.

    Here's what some of you said:

    Phil: An absolute disgrace that a loyal club servant with over 500 games was not chosen to play in a dead rubber. Shocking defending in the last four games, we have gone backwards.

    David: Very disappointing if Tavernier was available but not selected to start. Perhaps we need to add showing common decency by respecting a loyal club servant to the growing list of Danny Rohl's emerging limitations?

    Mari: It was disgraceful to exclude Tav from his last Ibrox career match. The manager has not done himself any favours by making that decision. Shame on you Rohl.

    Rab: Tav should have started, this is not the Rangers way of celebrating a long-serving player. I don't accept Rohl's explanation and for the first time in my 64 years of following Rangers I think the current manger should be replaced. He doesn't get the club or the support, I'm happy to be proven wrong.

    Alex: No one will argue that Tav's time at Rangers was up, however, to treat him this way was absolutely shameful. He deserved so much better than this. Did Rangers not learn after the Lee Wallace debacle? Apparently not. Shame on Rangers, shame on Rohl. This proves Rohl is not Rangers class and should be moved on.

    James: He should have started, simple. Rohl was out of order and disrespectful to Tav.

    Liam: Rohl has now lost four games in a row, something that hasn't happened in 26 years. Russell Martin had better form through his whole time at Rangers than Danny has had, and that's bad. On top of that, he's now denied a club legend, player of 11 years AND a Rangers hall of famer a proper goodbye at Ibrox. Rohl should be sacked as soon as possible.

    Wilma: Rohl should have started Tav to say goodbye to the fans. It is not Tav's fault we are in this position, it is the other players we have, they are not good enough to wear the blue jersey.

  10. Rangers failure puts 'fire in belly' for next season - Chermitipublished at 17:48 BST 14 May

    Youssef ChermitiImage source, SNS

    Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti says the side's post-split capitulation has put "fire in our belly" for next season.

    Dane Scarlett's late winner for Hibs at Ibrox on Wednesday night consigned Rangers to their fourth defeat in a row for the first time since 1983.

    Danny Rohl's side were already guaranteed a third-place Premiership finish following defeat to Celtic last weekend but are now facing the possibility of losing all of their post-split games should they suffer defeat at Falkirk on Saturday.

    But Chermiti, who joined from Everton last summer, is hoping this season's disappointment can inspire Rangers to success next term.

    "Yeah, obviously we know we haven't won for four games in a row," the 21-year-old said.

    "We're really sad but I think that just gives us a fire in our belly for next season.

    "Yeah, for sure, because this season was a fail for us, so obviously we need to improve better and we go again next season."

    Rohl had clawed Rangers, who were 13 points adrift when he replaced Russell Martin at the helm, back into the title race but defeats to Motherwell, Hearts and Celtic ended their hopes of a first top-flight crown in five years.

    After a difficult start to life in Glasgow, Chermiti is desperate to lift a trophy with the Ibrox club.

    "I want to win the title, that's what I'm thinking about," he added.

    "Obviously, the first few months in Scotland was a bit difficult for me but I've had some time to settle down.

    "And as I said in a few [media] conferences before, I feel more confident in the team, in the country as well.

    "Everyone gave me more confidence and even me, on the pitch, I feel more confident.

    "This season has been sad for us. We had a goal, we didn't get it but this is football and we go again next season.

    "Our target now is Falkirk, we're trying to finish the season well and we're trying to win the game against Falkirk."

  11. 'Let him leave with dignity'published at 14:20 BST 14 May

    James TavernierImage source, SNS

    Was James Tavernier's messy Ibrox farewell on Wednesday night "an unnecessary fight to pick" from head coach Danny Rohl?

    The captain withdrew from the squad for the defeat to Hibernian in what would have been his final game at Ibrox after being told he wasn't starting.

    Tavernier received a warm ovation from fans when he took to the pitch pre-match to be presented with a commemorative shield marking his 11 years' service by Rangers legend John Greig.

    But The Herald football writer Stephen McGowan thinks Rohl should have just gone with Tavernier from the start in what was a dead rubber game for the club.

    "I don't really understand why he took the path he did," McGowan told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

    "I think the path of least resistance was just starting James Tavernier. If you do want to see him off the premises, then do it with a bit of dignity. Do give him his place and let him go.

    "It does make you wonder whether there's stuff going on behind the scenes we don't really know about because that just seemed an unnecessary fight to pick. I just didn't really get that one."

    Rangers fans, we want to know what you made of Tavernier's absence from the squad on Wednesday night? Have your say here

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  12. Where does fourth straight defeat leave Rohl?published at 12:06 BST 14 May

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    Sportscene analysis: Is Rohl looking for a way out?

    Sportscene pundit Michael Stewart analyses under-pressure head coach Danny Rohl's future at Rangers after the club were beaten 2-1 at home by Hibs for a fourth straight post-split loss.

  13. Is Rohl 'out his depth'? - fans 'dumbfounded' after latest defeatpublished at 10:38 BST 14 May

    Your opinions
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    Highlights: Rangers 1-2 Hibs

    We asked for your views after Rangers suffered a fourth consecutive defeat, losing 2-1 at home to Hibs.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Diggers: No fight, no clue, no chance of winning anything. Another disastrous season for the ongoing psychodrama that is my beloved Rangers. Where are the heroes?

    Norrie: Danny Rohl must fancy his chances at Wolfsburg or Stuttgart after four defeats in a row. Dead-end Ibrox. Even James Tavernier had one foot out the door.

    Nick: Rohl was fourth choice for the job and he's gone on to finish third in a two-horse race. He's out of his depth and should not be in the dugout at the beginning of next season.

    Ronald: Desperate defending again. The winner was schoolboy stuff. I would keep Danny on but he must get some far better players to work with.

    Gerald: I'm totally dumbfounded at how to summarise the capitulation we have witnessed in our past four games. Just as well they weren't cup finals, tippy-tappy sideways and backwards football and yet again hit by the sucker punch. Unless good quality players are recruited it could be deja vu.

    Colin: I think it time up for the Rangers manager. Get someone in that knows the club.

    Chris: Rangers have absolutely capsized. We have taken 10 steps backwards, losing four games in a row post-split is just shameful. I worry knowing Rohl has the reins to spend in the summer and kept his job. Massively disappointing, his tactics are shocking.

  14. Watch Hibs inflict Rangers' fourth defeat in rowpublished at 09:01 BST 14 May

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    Watch all the highlights as Rangers suffered a fourth successive home defeat for the first time since 1983 as Hibernian edge closer to confirming European football. Available to UK users only.

  15. Cifuentes to return to Ibrox - gossippublished at 08:43 BST 14 May

    Gossip

    Midfielder Jose Cifuentes will return to Rangers after MLS side Toronto opted against making his loan deal permanent. (Daily Record), external

    Everton and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson would benefit from a return to Rangers this summer, according to former Scotland striker Paul Dickov. (Daily Record), external

    Derek Cornelius has played his final game for Rangers after the on-loan Marseille defender was allowed to join with Canada's pre-World Cup training camp in Charlotte. (TSN), external

    Read the rest of Thursday's Scottish gossip.

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  16. Rangers 1-2 Hibernian: Have your saypublished at 23:12 BST 13 May

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    Rangers slipped to a fourth successive defeat in their last home match of the season as Hibernian celebrated keeping their hopes of fourth place and European football alive on Wednesday night.

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  17. Rangers 1-2 Hibernian: What Rohl saidpublished at 23:12 BST 13 May

    Danny RohlImage source, SNS

    Rangers manager Danny Rohl: "Today showed exactly why we need a strong, front-footed cut in the summer to change a lot of things on and off the pitch.

    "That needs done and that is what we will do.

    "When the opponent comes in our box three times and we concede twice and we have to work hard to create chances, this is not enough to keep us winning games.

    "We said we have to be ruthless in both boxes.

    "A lot of effort, but not enough.

    "We have to demand more from ourselves, otherwise we will not achieve our big goals in the future."

    Rohl spoke to supporters from the Union Bears fans group at full-time and says it is "important to show respect to the supporters".

    He adds: "When I arrived, I showed leadership and I did this today as well.

    "Even today, the atmosphere was good, they were not negative and were behind the team. It's important to listen to them because it shows respect. We spoke about what we want and which direction we want to go in the future.

    "It is a good thing they are demanding because then they agree - we are both demanding.

    "The last four games are not what Rangers should be. We have different standards and this is what we have to work on. We will go strong in the pre-season with a lot of things."

  18. 'Medical issue' behind Tavernier absencepublished at 20:01 BST 13 May

    James Tavernier and Danny RohlImage source, SNS

    Shortly before a suited James Tavernier walked out to bid Ibrox farewell, Rangers manager Danny Rohl explained the captain's absence from the matchday squad on his last home outing.

    "He had a medical issue on Monday unfortunately and there was a question mark if he'd be available today," Rohl tells BBC Scotland.

    "I made my decision he would not start today because he was not 100%. He stayed away from the team today."

    Responding to rumours Tavernier had fallen out with Rohl, the German replied: "There was no conflict. Me as a manager has to make the decision for the starting line-up.

    "It was very clear, I was honest with him to say he would get minutes today because he deserved a great goodbye - as a starter or a sub, it was my decision.

    "It was my wish he played some minutes today."

    Rohl adds he does not yet know if Tavernier will feature in the club's final match of the season at Falkirk on Saturday.

    "The beginning of the week, there was a medical issue, he wanted to have an injection on Tuesday and I spoke with him and now he said he moved his injection to Thursday. I can't tell you more.

    "It's a bit sad for all of us."