Latest Rangers Loan Review

RANGERS have a number of players out on loan across the men’s, women’s and Academy sides at present and here’s our review of how each of those fared over the weekend.

Ianis Hagi – Alaves

Ianis netted his first goals for the La Liga club over the past week as he grabbed a brace in his side’s resounding 10-0 victory over Deportivo Murcia in the Copa del Rey.

The Romanian was also on the winning side as Alaves recorded a 1-0 victory over Almeria on Sunday afternoon, despite spurning a penalty on the stroke of half-time.

  • Apps: 10

  • Goals: 2

Alex Lowry – Hearts

Alex may have been ineligible as the Edinburgh side fell to a 3-1 defeat to the Light Blues at Hampden Stadium yesterday, but the midfielder enjoyed the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 win over Livingston last midweek.

The 20-year-old has now started three league matches in succession under Steven Naismith as his influence on the Hearts side continues to grow.

  • Apps: 13

  • Goals: 1

  • Assists: 4

Jack Harkness – Greenock Morton

Jack is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury which will rule him out of action until the beginning of 2024.

We wish the full-back well in his recovery and look forward to seeing him kick on later in the campaign.

Ben Williamson - Partick Thistle

Ben enjoyed a positive week for the Jags as he featured as a second half substitute in the 3-1 away win at Arbroath on Saturday afternoon.

In the meantime, the 22-year-old midfielder played his first full 90 minutes of the campaign as the Firhill side were held to a 2-2 draw by Ayr United last midweek.

  • Apps: 10

  • Goals: 0

  • Assists: 1

James Graham – Annan Athletic

James started and played 58 minutes as the Galabank side played out a 2-2 draw with Kelty Hearts on Saturday afternoon.

The 19-year-old attacker was also on the scoresheet for his parent club as Gers B recorded an emphatic 4-0 triumph over Queen’s Park in Glasgow Cup action last week.

  • Apps: 7

  • Goals: 0

  • Assists: 1

Mackenzie Strachan - Stranraer

Mackenzie was a second half substitute as Stranraer made it two wins on the bounce with a 3-1 home victory over Elgin City on Saturday afternoon.

The teenager was introduced on the hour-mark as the League Two side enjoyed a three-goal buffer in the contest before closing out a priceless victory.

  • Apps: 4

Lewis Budinauckas - Stranraer

Meanwhile, Lewis continued his run in the side as he started between the posts in the win.

The game marked a fifth successive start for the 21-year-old since he arrived on loan at the League Two side as he continues to gain crucial experience in senior football.

  • Apps: 5

Jacob Pazikas – Civil Service Strollers

Jacob has been sidelined since August with a finger injury as the 18-year-old hopes to return to action soon for the Lowland League club.

The Edinburgh side have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign as they currently sit in the top half of the table ahead of a busy winter period.

  • Apps: 7

Kristian Webster – Cumbernauld Colts

Kristian played the full 90 minutes as the Lanarkshire side played out a 1-1 draw with Albion Rovers on Saturday afternoon.

The 18-year-old has been operating as a defensive-minded midfielder for the Lowland League club and has started each of the side’s last three league outings.

  • Apps: 8

Jenna Ferguson – Partick Thistle

Jenna was an unused substitute as Thistle picked up an impressive three points on their return to SWPL action after the international break.

The Jags were 3-0 victors over Hamilton Academical yesterday afternoon as they bounced back from a defeat by the same scoreline in their last outing after the postponement of their fixture against Aberdeen two weeks ago.

Brian Graham’s side are in Sky Sports Cup quarter-final action this weekend as they host Montrose with the defender hopeful of involvement in the cup tie.

  • Apps: 8

Megan Cunningham – Partick Thistle

Megan was not involved in the squad for the victory as Thistle marked their return to domestic action with a win.

She will be hopeful of action between the posts as the Jags look to book their place in the last four of the cup competition this Sunday afternoon.

  • Apps: 8

Kayla Jardine – Motherwell

Kayla started and scored as Motherwell fell to a 5-2 home defeat to Aberdeen in league action yesterday.

The forward played the entirety of the contest and continued her fine form with a consolation goal in stoppage time, in a week where she also found the back of the net for her country on Scotland Under-19 duty.

Her side are not involved in cup action this weekend so will have to wait until November 19 as they attempt to bounce back when they host Montrose.

  • Apps: 4

  • Goals: 2

Summer Laird – Spartans

Summer was unable to feature as Spartans were beaten 3-1 by her parent club at Broadwood Stadium yesterday.

The Light Blues maintained their lead at the top of the SWPL table as they picked up a ninth domestic win in a row.

The defender will look to be involved with the Edinburgh side in midweek action as they host Dundee United on Wednesday evening.

  • Apps: 1

Mason Clark – Hamilton Academical

Mason started and played the full 90 minutes of the contest as Hamilton suffered defeat in the SWPL.

The youngster featured in a central midfield role as her side fell to a 3-0 loss away from home to Partick Thistle.

  • Apps: 4

Rebecca Taylor – Hamilton Academical

Rebecca was involved in the contest as she gained further valuable minutes on the pitch in the defeat.

The winger has made a handful of appearances already for the SWPL side and will hope to feature again when they return to action on November 19.

  • Apps: 8

Lucy Inman – Queen’s Park

Lucy was an unused substitute as Queen’s Park recorded a dramatic 3-2 win over St. Johnstone in SWPL 2.

A goal in the last kick of the game helped the Spiders maintain their lead at the top of the table where they sit above Kilmarnock by five points after nine matches played.

  • Apps: 2


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