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 their most recent outings.

Ben Davies – Birmingham City

Birmingham were in action twice over the last week as they experienced both a win and a draw in English League One.

Ben was an unused substitute as his side claimed victory over Huddersfield last Tuesday before they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Charlton on Saturday afternoon, with the defender being introduced to the match from the bench.

Apps: 4

Jose Cifuentes - Aris Thessaloniki

Jose started once again in midfield as Aris continued their fine domestic form by making it four wins in a row in all competitions.

The Ecuadorian has been a mainstay in the midfield for the Greek outfit this season and helped his side to a 2-0 home win over Lamia.

Apps: 8

Goals: 1

Johnly Yfeko – Exeter City

Johnly helped Exeter City to back-to-back victories over the past seven days as they claimed six vital points in league action.

He has now been part of a backline that has racked up six clean sheets across the campaign, with two 1-0 wins over Leyton Orient and Cambridge United respectively.

Apps: 9

Kieran Wright – Airdrieonians

Kieran was named on the substitutes bench as Airdrieonians played out a 1-1 draw with Dunfermline on Saturday afternoon.

The Championship side are next in action in the SPFL Trust Trophy this weekend, with the goalkeeper hopeful of involvement when they host East Kilbride.

Apps: 4

Jay Hogarth – Queen of the South

Jay was on the substitutes bench for Queen of the South as they fell to a 5-1 home defeat to Kelty Hearts.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper is still waiting to make his first league appearance for the Doonhamers, who occupy fourth in the League One table.

Apps: 3

Connor Allan – Kelty Hearts

Connor made his third successive start for Kelty as he was on the winning side in the same fixture in the 5-1 triumph.

His club are next in action this Saturday, when they travel to take on Dunfermline in SPFL Trust Trophy action.

Apps: 3

Jack Harkness – Stirling Albion

Jack started and played the full 90 minutes as Stirling Albion recorded consecutive wins in Scottish League Two.

It was a fifth start in a row for 20-year-old full-back as the Binos look to continue climbing the table in the weeks to come.

Apps: 5

Greig Allen – Bonnyrigg Rose

Greig made his Bonnyrigg Rose bow in League Two after joining on loan recently but his afternoon was cut short after receiving a red card just 14 minutes into his debut.

His side then went on to a suffer a heavy defeat at the hands of East Fife with the defender hopeful of a return to action after serving his suspension.

Apps: 1

Jacob Pazikas – Stranraer

Jacob started between the posts as his side returned to winning ways with a last-gasp 2-1 away success over Edinburgh City.

The teenage goalkeeper has been a regular between the posts for the Blues this campaign and is continuing to gain vital experience in the Scottish lower leagues.

Apps: 13

CaCee McKenna – Spartans

CaCee was named player of the match for her club as they returned to winnings ways with a 2-1 SWPL win over Dundee United.

The forward has made a handful of appearances for her new club and she will be hopeful of further involvement when they host Hibs this weekend.

Apps: 9

Abi Tobin – Hamilton Academical

Abi made her return to the Accies ranks following injury as they claimed a 3-0 away win over Rossvale in SWPL 2.

She appeared from the substitutes bench in the match and will be hopeful of further involvement in the coming weeks.

Apps: 8

Kirsten Love – Hamilton Academical

Kirsten was restored to the Hamilton starting lineup as they returned to winnings ways having exited the Sky Sports Cup last weekend.

The midfielder was on hand to score the crucial second goal to put the away fixture beyond any doubt for her side, having now found the back of the net twice in four outings.

Apps: 4

Goals: 2

Sophie Townsley – Hamilton Academical

Sophie also returned to the XI from the off as she played her part for 52 minutes in the league victory in Scotland’s second tier.

She will be hopeful of a second start in a row when they are next in action, as they host Ayr United this weekend.

Apps: 8

Goals: 4

Jess Linden – Kilmarnock

Jess was named in the starting side as Killie claimed the Ayrshire bragging rights with an emphatic 8-1 success over Ayr on Sunday afternoon.

The SWPL 2 side were back in action for the first time in a fortnight and marked it with an impressive victory as they look to carry momentum from that into their clash this Sunday when they host Rossvale.

Apps: 7

Goals: 1

Mia McArthur – Livingston

Mia started and played the entirety of the match as Livingston claimed a 2-0 success in league action over St Johnstone.

The midfielder was on hand to force the first goal when her cross was turned into her own net by an away defender before they wrapped up the match 15 minutes from time.

Apps: 9

Goals: 1

Assists: 2

Summer Laird – Livingston

Summer also started that game as she produced a player of the match performance by helping her side to three points and a clean sheet.

She will be hopeful of continuing that form into their next league outing, when they travel to take on Boroughmuir Thistle this Sunday.

Apps: 8

Madison Maxwell – Gartcairn

Madison was an unused substitute as Gartcairn were victorious on their return to SWPL 2 action with a 3-2 home victory.

She will be hopeful of gaining further minutes for the side in the coming weeks as she looks to gain valuable experience whilst out on loan this campaign.

Apps: 7

Goals: 2


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