Latest Rangers Loan Review

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

Ianis Hagi – Alaves

Ianis started and played 73 minutes as Alaves played out a 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Sunday afternoon.

The Romanian delivered the free-kick which got his side back on level terms in the first half as Betis defender Hector Bellerin diverted the ball into his own net.

  • Apps: 6

Alex Lowry – Hearts

Alex continued his run in Steven Naismith’s Hearts side as he started and played 62 minutes in the side’s 2-2 draw with Hibernian at Tynecastle.

The 20-year-old grabbed a second successive direct goal involvement in league action as he delivered the cross which Christian Doidge scooped into his own net.

  • Apps: 11

  • Goals: 1

  • Assists: 4

Jack Harkness – Greenock Morton

Jack was absent through injury as Dougie Imrie’s side earned a point with a goalless draw against Queen’s Park at Hampden Stadium.

The 19-year-old defender joined the Greenock side on loan until the end of the season, with a January recall option, and will be keen to make his impact felt as the Ton’ target promotion.

Ben Williamson - Partick Thistle

Ben was an unused substitute as Kris Doolan’s side played out a goalless draw in the Highlands against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

However, the 22-year-old midfielder will hope to be involved when the Jags host Dundee United at Firhill in a crucial clash following the international break.

  • Apps: 7

  • Goals: 0

  • Assists: 1

James Graham – Annan Athletic

James started and played 66 minutes as the Galabank side fell to a narrow 3-2 defeat away to Cove Rangers on Saturday afternoon.

The 19-year-old attacker operated as part of a front two at Balmoral Stadium, with Annan almost producing an improbable late comeback after finding themselves 3-0 down midway through the second half.

  • Apps: 5

  • Goals: 0

  • Assists: 1

Mackenzie Strachan - Stranraer

Mackenzie was an unused substitute as Stranraer were on the losing side of a 4-3 thriller at home to Spartans.

The 19-year-old midfielder has made two appearances for the League Two side after joining on loan, with Stranraer set to visit East Fife in their return to league action following the international hiatus.

  • Apps: 2

Lewis Budinauckas - Stranraer

Meanwhile, Lewis made his second successive start between the posts for Stranraer in the defeat.

The 21-year-old is continuing to gain crucial minutes with the League Two side as they look to push into play-off contention.

  • Apps: 2

Jacob Pazikas – Civil Service Strollers

Jacob is progressing well in his return from a finger injury after being unable to feature for the Lowland League side since August.

The 18-year-old joined the Edinburgh side on loan and began the campaign in promising fashion as he embarks on his first spell in senior football.

  • Apps: 7

Kristian Webster – Cumbernauld Colts

Kristian was an unused substitute as Cumbernauld Colts were held to a 1-1 draw with Edinburgh University.

The 18-year-old will be keen to establish himself in the side over the coming weeks as the Lanarkshire outfit face Irvine Meadow in South Challenge Cup action.

  • Apps: 3

Jenna Ferguson – Partick Thistle

Jenna was an unused substitute as Thistle picked up an impressive 2-0 away win over Hibs yesterday afternoon in the SWPL.

The Jags built on their Sky Sports Cup win by the same scoreline over Spartans seven days earlier as they picked up three points in the league for the first time since September 10.

The 17-year-old made her Gers debut earlier this year coming off the bench against Aberdeen in February as she now looks to gain valuable league experience out on loan.

  • Apps: 8

Megan Cunningham – Partick Thistle

The goalkeeper started yesterday’s fixture and picked up a clean sheet in the game as Brian Graham’s side claimed three points as they resumed league duties.

Megan rejoined Thistle on loan in the summer having spent time at the club last season as she continues to gain minutes featuring in Scotland’s top flight.

  • Apps: 7

Kayla Jardine – Motherwell

Kayla featured from the substitutes bench as Motherwell suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat in the SWPL yesterday afternoon.

The winger joined the club on loan until January over the weekend as she made her first appearance for her new side in the match, as she now looks to gain experience playing in the side over the coming months.

  • Apps: 1

Summer Laird – Spartans

Summer was an unused substitute as Spartans fell to a 3-0 defeat to Glasgow City in the SWPL on Sunday afternoon.

The defender joined the Edinburgh side at the end of September and made her debut for the club in the Sky Sports Cup from the substitutes bench last weekend.

  • Apps: 1

Mason Clark – Hamilton Academical

Mason was unable to feature having come up against her parent club as the Gers ran out 6-0 winners at New Douglas Park yesterday.

The youngster made her debut for her new side in the Sky Sports Cup picking up the player of the match award as the Accies exited the competition in the second round.

  • Apps: 1

Rebecca Taylor – Hamilton Academical

Rebecca was also ineligible to feature against the Light Blues as her parent club ran out 6-0 winners in the SWPL.

The forward has made a handful of appearances for Gary Doctor’s side after joining on a deal until January before the start of the league campaign.

  • Apps: 6

Lucy Inman – Queens Park

Lucy was an unused substitute as the Spiders picked up a 3-2 win over Livingston in SWPL 2 yesterday afternoon.

The goalkeeper has featured in several squads since making the loan switch to the fellow Glasgow side but is yet to make an appearance for club.


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