RANGERS have a number of players from both the first-team and the Academy out on loan at present. Here’s our review of how those who featured got on over the last week.
Nikola Katic – Hajduk Split
Niko was named in the starting XI for the squad as they travelled to Stadion Radnik to face HNK Gorica on Saturday.
The Light Blue loanee played the full 90 minutes for Valdas Dambrauskas’ side as they took three points and a clean sheet away from home in their 4-0 league victory.
The team will now turn their attention to next weekend as they welcome Slaven Belupo to the Stadion Poljud on Sunday for their next fixture in the HNL.
Apps: 12
Goals: 0
Stephen Kelly – Salford City
Stephen was named in Gary Bowyer’s starting line-up on Tuesday evening as they welcomed Carlisle to the Peninsula Stadium in the English League Two.
The Rangers loanee played 90 minutes before being substituted off, it was a positive result for the Ammies as they collected three league points after defeating the visitors 2-1.
The squad will now prepare for Tuesday evening as they travel away from home to face Sutton United at the Borough Sports Ground in their next league match.
Apps: 6
Goals: 0
Christopher McKee – Linfield FC
Chris was a 57th minute substitute for the Blues on Friday evening as the squad travelled to Inver Park to face Larne in the second round of the Irish Cup.
It was a hard-fought match for David Healy’s side, but the home side netted an early goal and another in the second half to knock the visitors out of the tournament.
The two sides will prepare to face each other again on Tuesday evening at Windsor Park in their next NIFL match.
Apps: 4
Goals: 1
Jake Hastie – Linfield FC
Jake joined Linfield FC last week alongside his fellow teammate, Chris McKee, for the remainder of the season. The Light Blue was also a 57th minute substitute for the Blues on Friday evening as the squad looked to progress to the next round of the Irish Cup. However, a 2-0 defeat saw David Healy’s side knocked out of the competition at Inver Park.
The two sides will prepare to meet again on Tuesday evening at Windsor Park in their next league match.
Apps: 1
Goals: 0
James Maxwell - Ayr United
James was named in Lee Bullen’s starting XI on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed Dunfermline Athletic to Somerset Park in the league campaign.
The Gers loanee played 73 minutes of the game before being substituted off for the Honest Men. It was a hard-fought match for both sides, and they managed to come away with a point with the score line ending in a 1-1 draw.
It’s a quick turn around for the squad as they travel to Rugby Park on Wednesday evening to face Kilmarnock in the Championship.
Apps: 24
Goals: 3
Kai Kennedy – Hamilton
Kai was named in Stuart Taylor’s starting XI on Saturday as they travelled to face Raith Rovers at Stark’s Park in the Scottish Championship.
The youngster played the 74 minutes before being subbed off, with the visitors taking away a point after the game ended in a goalless draw. The youngster had a strong impact on the game, nearly netting the first goal, but it was sent just wide of the post.
It’s a quick turnaround for Stuart Taylor’s side as they travel to face league leaders, Arbroath, at Gayfield Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Apps: 3
Goals: 1
Ben Williamson – Raith Rovers
Ben was named in John McGlynn’s starting XI at the weekend as the Rovers welcomed Hamilton to Stark’s Park for their next Scottish Championship fixture.
It was a hard-fought match for both sides and Williamson played 76 minutes of the game before being substituted off. John McGlynn’s side managed to collect a point after a goalless draw in their home fixture.
The squad will next travel to Parkhead on Sunday as they face Celtic in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup as they aim to progress to the next round of the tournament.
Apps: 6
Goals: 0
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