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 was a second half substitute as Alaves returned to winning ways with a 3-1 home victory over Granada.
The La Liga outfit raced out to a 3-0 lead before the 55th minute, with the victory taking the side to within four points of the top half.
Apps: 11
Goals: 2
Alex Lowry – Hearts
Alex started and played 67 minutes as Hearts edged St. Johnstone by the solitary goal at Tynecastle on Saturday afternoon.
The 20-year-old was withdrawn shortly after Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring for Edinburgh side, with the midfielder set for a busy period of domestic football as December approaches.
Apps: 12
Goals: 1
Assists: 4
Jack Harkness – Greenock Morton
Jack is continuing his recovery from an injury that he sustained early into his loan stint in Greenock.
The full-back is targeting a return to fitness in the first quarter of 2024 and we wish him well in his recovery.
Ben Williamson - Partick Thistle
Ben was a second half substitute as the Jags sealed their place in the next round of the Scottish Cup with a 3-0 win over Queen’s Park.
The 22-year-old midfielder has featured regularly for Kris Doolan’s side in recent weeks as the Firhill side celebrated their third victory in a row.
Apps: 12
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
James Graham – Annan Athletic
James was a second half substitute as the Galabank side were edged out in an extra time thriller against Dumbarton in the Scottish Cup.
The 19-year-old attacker was introduced moments after Annan had restored parity from two goals down, before they completed the turnaround six minutes from time.
However, a late leveller from the Sons, who have been paired with Philippe Clement’s side in the next round, coupled with two goals in the final seven minutes of extra time, condemned James and his teammates to a bitter defeat.
Apps: 9
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Mackenzie Strachan – Stranraer
Mackenzie was a second half substitute as Stranraer tasted a narrow 1-0 defeat to Airdrieonians in Scottish Cup action.
It was a second successive appearance for the 19-year-old midfielder as he continues to gain crucial experience of senior football.
Apps: 6
Lewis Budinauckas – Stranraer
Lewis continued his run between the posts as the Blues were edged out by Scottish Championship opposition.
The game marked an eighth successive appearance for the 21-year-old who impressed as the last line of defence against Rhys McCabe’s men.
Apps: 8
Kristian Webster – Cumbernauld Colts
Kristian started and played the full 90 minutes as Cumbernauld Colts returned to winning ways in the Lowland League with a 2-0 triumph at home to Caledonian Braves.
The victory marked a fifth successive start for the teenage defender who has been integral to his side’s form in the division this term.
Apps: 10
Jenna Ferguson – Partick Thistle
Jenna was part of the Partick Thistle side that continued their impressive start to the SWPL campaign.
Indeed, the Jags ran out 4-2 winners at the home of Motherwell and are currently nestled in fourth place in the table heading into the international break.
Apps: 11
Megan Cunningham – Partick Thistle
In the meantime, Megan started between the posts for Brian Graham’s side in the victory.
The goalkeeper has enjoyed an impressive campaign for the Jags as they target a top six finish this season.
Apps: 10
Kayla Jardine – Motherwell
Kayla was among the goals in yesterday’s clash with Partick Thistle as the Lanarkshire side fell to a home defeat.
The strike marked Kayla’s third goal in Motherwell colours since joining on loan as she continues to enjoy an impressive campaign.
Apps: 6
Goals: 3
Summer Laird – Spartans
Summer was an unused substitute as Spartans tasted defeat to Hibernian at Ainslie Park.
The Edinburgh side are back in action following the international break with a trip to face Celtic.
Apps: 1
Mason Clark – Hamilton Academical
Mason netted her first senior competitive goal as Accies fell to defeat at the Oriam to Hearts.
The teenager showed tremendous presence of mind to run onto loose ball 30 yards from goal before lifting the ball over the stranded Jambos goalkeeper.
Apps: 6
Goals: 1
Rebecca Taylor – Hamilton Academical
Rebecca was involved in the defeat as Accies’ search for their first victory this campaign was in vain.
The Lanarkshire side will look to rectify the statistic when they host Aberdeen following the international hiatus.
Apps: 8