Latest Rangers Loan Review

RANGERS have a number of players out on loan across the Men’s, Women’s and Academy sides this season.

Here’s our review of how each of those fared over their most recent outings.

Ben Davies – Birmingham City

Ben started and played the full 90 minutes as Birmingham recorded a 2-1 triumph over Rotherham United on Saturday afternoon.

The defender continues to be a mainstay at the heart of the Blues defence as they target promotion back to the second tier.

Apps: 25

Kieran Dowell – Birmingham City

Kieran made his first start for the Midlands outfit in the weekend victory as he looks to quickly establish himself in the side.

The midfielder celebrated his debut for the club in midweek, linking up with current and former Rangers teammates Ben Davies and Scott Wright.

Apps: 2

Rabbi Matondo – Hannover 96

It was a positive debut for Rabbi as the winger netted 34 minutes into his first Hannover 96 outing.

The 24-year-old jinked inside and found a cultured finish into the far corner to restore his side’s advantage, although they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils after a late Hamburg equaliser.

Apps: 1

Goals: 1

Jose Cifuentes – Aris Thessaloniki

Jose started and played the full 90 minutes as Aris produced a narrow 1-0 victory over Kallithea.

It was a second successive victory for the Greek outfit as the midfielder continues to be a mainstay in the side.

Apps: 18

Goals: 1

Cole McKinnon – Ayr United

Cole appeared as a substitute in the outing as Ayr United continued their pursuit of promotion with a 2-0 success away to Hamilton in their first outing of the month.

His club currently sit a point clear at the top of the Championship standings ahead of Falkirk having played a game more.

Apps: 3

Robbie Fraser – Livingston

Robbie started as Livingston recorded a significant victory in the Scottish Championship title race with a 2-1 away win over league leaders Falkirk.

The 21-year-old has started three successive league games for the Lions after making his debut in a win over Airdrie and will be hopeful of further involvement in the week’s to come as David Martindale’s side target a strong end to the season.

Apps: 5

Goals: 1

Adam Devine – Queen’s Park

Adam joined the Championship club on loan for the remainder of the season for his second temporary spell of his career having spent time with Motherwell in the last campaign.

He was handed a debut in their 2-1 loss to Airdrie, and unfortunately was shown a red card in the fifth minute of stoppage time in the defeat.

Apps: 1

Archie Stevens – Dunfermline Athletic

Archie made his bow for the Pars over the weekend having made the temporary switch to the Championship club to continue his development.

The youngster was put straight into the starting lineup and helped his new teammates to a 3-1 league success with Chris Kane’s hat-trick the difference against Raith Rovers.

Apps: 1

Kieran Wright – Airdrieonians

Kieran continued his spell between the posts for Airdrie as his side claimed a 2-1 victory over Queen’s Park in Scotland’s second tier.

That’s back-to-back Championship wins for Rhys McCabe’s men and three on the bounce in all competitions, but still have a real task on their hands in order to try avoid relegation this campaign.

Apps: 17

Blaine McClure – Kelty Hearts

Blaine was also a debutant for his new side at the weekend as he appeared from the substitutes bench for Kelty in a 3-1 home defeat to Annan Athletic.

Just 17 years of age, the youngster will get the opportunity to play senior football for the first time in his career and continue his progression featuring in League One.

Apps: 1

Josh Gentles – Alloa Athletic

Josh marked his first Alloa Athletic start by finding the target for the first time in his new colours as they played out a score draw with Dumbarton.

The youngster will be looking to stake a claim to be a regular for the Wasps in the second half of the season and will hope to feature again when they take on Montrose in their next outing.

Apps: 2

Goals: 1

Kristian Webster – Dumbarton

Kristian made his second successive start for Dumbarton as they played out the 1-1 draw in league action where he came up against his Gers teammate.

His side are back in action this Saturday afternoon, when they make the trip to Annan looking to return to winning ways.

Apps: 3

Leyton Grant – Stirling Albion

Leyton was named in the Stirling Albion starting side as they were on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller in League Two.

His team were narrowly beaten 4-3 by Edinburgh City in the capital but do have the quick opportunity to bounce back when they host Spartans later this evening.

Apps: 3

Jack Harkness – Stirling Albion

The defender continued his run in the Stirling team and grabbed an assist as he played the entirety of the contest in the league defeat at the weekend.

His side currently occupy fifth place in the standings in Scotland’s fourth tier, as they target a play-off place finish come the end of the season.

Apps: 18

Assists: 1

Sophie Black – Motherwell

Sophie was part of the Motherwell squad that secured Scottish Cup progression with a 6-0 win over Bonnyrigg Rose at the weekend.

They’ve been handed an away tie against SWPL 2 side Boroughmuir Thistle in the quarter-finals as a result and will now turn their attention back to league exploits when they take on Spartans this Sunday.

Apps: 9

Goals: 3

CaCee McKenna – Spartans

CaCee was back involved in the Spartans squad having come against her parent club and being ineligible to feature in their last outing.

Her side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup and now have a tie against last season’s winners in the last eight to look forward too.

Apps: 19

Lily Boyce – Queen’s Park

Queen’s Park were not involved in Scottish Cup action over the weekend but did have a midweek league outing in which Lily started her second match for the Spiders having made the temporary switch.

Her side were heavily beaten in the SWPL 6-0 on home soil, but will look to respond in the fixtures to come before the international break as they look to maintain their top-flight status.

Apps: 2

Millie Paton – Queen’s Park

Millie also featured for an hour of the contest before she was substituted as Queen’s Park fell to the heavy defeat in league action.

They have matches against both Hibs and Hearts to come before the season is brought to a pause, before they look to make the most of the split happening to claim enough points to secure safety.

Apps: 14

Abi Tobin – Hamilton Academical

Hamilton’s Scottish Cup run was brought to an end at the weekend as they were beaten 3-0 by top-flight side Aberdeen at the home of Cove Rangers.

Abi was named in the side as she continues her run in the team with their attention now turning to league action for the remainder of the campaign.

Apps: 18

Assists: 4

Goals: 1

Kirsten Love – Hamilton Academical

Kirsten was also part of the Accies squad whose Scottish Cup campaign was ended by the hands of the Dons.

They still have plenty to play for this season however, with Bobby Watson’s side in a commanding position at the top of the SWPL 2 standings where they hold an eight-point advantage with a game in hand.

Apps: 12

Goals: 3

Sophie Townsley – Hamilton Academical

Sophie was named in the starting lineup for the match as Hamilton got a break from league action in the test against the SWPL club.

They swiftly turn their focus back to SWPL 2 exploits for a fixture tomorrow evening, when they take on Ayr United away from home.

Apps: 19

Goals: 10

Abby McMillan – Kilmarnock

Abby was named in the Killie starting side to rack up double figures for appearances as they exited the Scottish Cup at the hands of Spartans on Sunday.

The Ayrshire side were comfortably beaten 6-0 by the SWPL club as they now look for a strong end to their league season where they will be targeting promotion to the top-flight.

Apps: 10

Jess Linden – Kilmarnock

The midfielder also featured in the match in the capital as Killie were handed with the tricky task of overcoming the top-flight club for a place in the last eight.

After falling to defeat, they now ready themselves for their next league outing, travelling to take on St Johnstone this weekend.

Apps: 16

Goals: 1

Mia McArthur – Livingston

Mia was part of the Livingston squad for the final time last midweek as they fell to a home league defeat at the hands of Boroughmuir Thistle.

The youngster was recalled from her loan spell by her parent club and now will spend the second half of the season at fellow SWPL 2 side Gartcairn, where she will join up with her Gers teammate Madison Maxwell.

Apps: 16

Goals: 1

Assists: 2

Summer Laird – Livingston

Summer was also part of the Livingston squad that fell to the defeat in league action last midweek having not been involved in the Scottish Cup at the weekend.

They are back on the pitch on Wednesday evening, when they head to Perth to take on St Johnstone.

Apps: 17


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