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 an unused substitute as Alaves fell to a narrow 2-0 defeat to Granada on Sunday.
The La Liga side return to action with a visit from Atletico Madrid this weekend.
Apps: 19
Goals: 2
Sam Lammers – FC Utrecht
Sam was on the scoresheet inside four minutes as FC Utrecht recorded a 2-1 win over Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday afternoon.
Indeed, the strike marked a sixth successive league fixture in which the 26-year-old has netted for his loan side.
The forward has now plundered seven goals in his last six outings as Utrecht target a positive end to the campaign.
Apps: 14
Goals: 8
Assists: 3
Jose Cifuentes – Cruzeiro
It was a busy week for Jose as he featured twice for Cruzeiro in league and cup action.
Indeed, his side were firstly in Copa Sudamericana duty as they played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Alianza FC, with Jose playing the final 21 minutes.
The midfielder was then a second half substitute as Cruzeiro produced a 3-2 triumph over Botafogo.
Apps: 9
Adam Devine – Motherwell
Adam was absent as Motherwell played out a 1-1 draw at home to Hibernian on Saturday afternoon.
The draw confirmed the Steelmen’s bottom six status as Stuart Kettlewell’s side will now gear up for their post-split fixtures.
Apps: 9
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Arron Lyall – Airdrieonians
Arron played the second 45 minutes as Airdrieonians made it four wins on the spin in the Scottish Championship with a 2-1 victory over Dunfermline.
The 20-year-old midfielder was also a late substitute in the impressive away triumph over Raith Rovers in midweek, with Rhys McCabe’s side hitting form at exactly the right moment in the campaign.
Apps: 13
Assists: 1
Goals: 1
Jay Hogarth – Dumbarton
Jay continued his impressive form between the posts as Dumbarton recorded a 1-0 win over Clyde on Saturday afternoon.
It was a fifth successive clean sheet for the 20-year-old as the Sons confirmed their place in the play-offs.
Apps: 16
James Graham – Dumbarton
James was an unused substitute for the Sons in the victory.
The 19-year-old attacker will be keen to gain more minutes as Dumbarton make the trip south to face Stranraer this weekend.
Apps: 6
Goals: 1
Lewis Budinauckas – Stranraer
Lewis recorded a well-earned clean sheet as Stranraer held Spartans to a goalless draw at Ainslie Park.
The 21-year-old goalkeeper is now closing in on 30 appearances in League Two as the Stair Park outfit look to pull clear of the relegation play-offs.
Apps: 29
Jacob Pazikas – Civil Service Strollers
Jacob started between the posts as Civil Service Strollers secured a late 2-1 away victory over Albion Rovers.
Still only 19 years of age, the goalkeeper has proven his worth to the Lowland League outfit as they seek a positive conclusion to the season.
Apps: 20
Kristian Webster – Cumbernauld Colts
Kristian started and played the full 90 minutes as Cumbernauld Colts ran out 4-1 winners over Edinburgh University on Saturday afternoon.
The Lanarkshire side have now netted eight goals in their last two outings as they occupy fourth spot in the Lowland League.
Apps: 28
Megan Bell – Hearts
Megan was introduced as a second half substitute on the hour-mark and had an immediate impact on the contest as Hearts claimed a derby day victory upon their return from the international break.
The Jambos claimed a 2-0 win over Hibs on Friday evening with the Northern Ireland international adding the second goal of the night with an expertly placed free kick as Evia Olid’s side claimed the city bragging rights.
The attacking midfielder will be ineligible to feature against her parent club in the midweek clash but will be hopeful of playing a part in their SWPL fixture this coming Sunday.
Apps: 6
Assists: 1
Goals: 2
Jenna Ferguson – Partick Thistle
Jenna was named in the Thistle starting lineup for the second match running as they fell to a defeat in the SWPL at Petershill yesterday afternoon.
It was the youngster’s 20th appearance for the Jags this campaign, as she will look to continue earning valuable gametime in the run in towards the end of the season.
Apps: 20
Megan Cunningham – Partick Thistle
The goalkeeper was also named in the starting side as Brian Graham’s team were beaten upon their return from the international break.
The Jags will have a quick opportunity to bounce back though however, when they face Glasgow City away from home on Wednesday evening.
Apps: 19
Kayla Jardine – Motherwell
Kayla earned herself another start for Paul Brownlie’s side as they claimed a fourth win in a row in league action.
Motherwell ran out 2-1 winners over Dundee United with the match played at Fir Park as they continued their impressive run of form.
They will look to keep their winning streak going when they travel to the capital to face Spartans in midweek before hosting Montrose on Sunday afternoon.
Apps: 17
Assists: 5
Goals: 3
Laura Berry – Motherwell
The striker continued her impressive showings after making the temporary January switch as she was the match winner on the day.
Indeed, Laura made it four goals in five matches as she grabbed the crucial second six minutes from time after Georgie Robb cancelled out Morgan Cross’ opener.
The youngster will look to continue her rich vein of form in front of goal in the upcoming two fixtures this week.
Apps: 5
Goals: 4
Summer Laird – Spartans
Summer was restored to the starting lineup as Spartans fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Montrose yesterday afternoon.
The young centre-back racked up double figures in appearances for the Edinburgh side in the process, as they look to bounce back from the loss in their home fixture on Wednesday evening.
Apps: 10
Mason Clark – Hamilton Academical
Mason was named in the starting lineup once again for the Accies as they were on the wrong side of a five-goal thriller in the SWPL yesterday afternoon.
Hamilton fell to a 3-2 defeat away from home to Aberdeen as they will now seek a positive result on Wednesday evening in their clash against Dundee United.
Apps: 18
Goals: 2
Rebecca Taylor – Hamilton Academical
The midfielder was not involved in the defeat at the Balmoral Stadium as she continues to make her recovery from injury.
She will be hopeful of being involved in the coming weeks as the Accies aim to try maintain their top-flight status this season.
Apps: 15
Assists: 3
Goals: 0
Lucy Inman – Queen’s Park
Lucy started between the posts as Queen’s Park were named the SWPL 2 title winners over the weekend.
The Spiders claimed the trophy with five matches to spare with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Stirling University yesterday afternoon as they ready themselves to play in Scotland’s top tier next campaign.
The young shot stopper’s side are back in action this weekend when they make the short trip to take on Glasgow Women.
Apps: 4