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 continued their winning run with a 1-0 victory over Charlton Athletic.

It was a fourth successive league victory for the Midlands outfit, who have not tasted defeat in EFL League One since November.

Apps: 28

Kieran Dowell – Birmingham City

Kieran, meanwhile, also played 180 minutes across the last week as the Blues recorded back-to-back victories.

Indeed, the midfielder netted his first goal for the club in the midweek triumph over Cambridge United, before producing a stellar display against Charlton on Saturday.

Apps: 6

Rabbi Matondo – Hannover 96

Rabbi started his second successive game for Hannover as they played out a goalless draw against Kaiserslautern.

The 24-year-old has made three appearances on the spin for the German outfit who are still seeking their first victory since the Welshman’s arrival.

Apps: 3

Goals: 1

Jose Cifuentes – Aris Thessaloniki

Jose started as Aris’ unbeaten run came to a halt in a 4-1 defeat to APO Levadiakos over the weekend.

It was a first defeat since the beginning of January for the Greek side as they will be keen to return to winning ways next time out.

Apps: 22

Goals: 1

Cole McKinnon – Ayr United

Cole started as Ayr United earned a creditable point at the home of Falkirk on Saturday afternoon.

The Honest Men raced out to a two-goal lead in the first half before being pegged back by John McGlynn’s side in what is sure to be a hotly-contested Scottish Championship title race.

Apps: 6

Robbie Fraser – Livingston

Robbie helped Livingston to a well-earned clean sheet as they played out a goalless draw against Dunfermline Athletic at the weekend.

The draw extended the Lions’ unbeaten league run to four games, with Robbie starting each of the last four games.

Apps: 5

Goals: 1

Archie Stevens – Dunfermline Athletic

Archie was on the opposite side in Livingston as the Pars earned an impressive point in West Lothian in their bid to build momentum.

Indeed, the 19-year-old was a standout performer for Michael Tidser’s side and helped create the most dangerous opportunities for the away side.

Apps: 3

Adam Devine – Queen’s Park

Adam was suspended as Queen’s Park fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Hamilton Academical in Scottish Championship action.

The 21-year-old was sent off in his side’s defeat to Airdrieonians at the beginning of the month. The Spiders return to league action with a trip to face Dunfermline Athletic this weekend.

Apps: 1

Kieran Wright – Airdrieonians

Kieran continued his spell between the posts for Airdrieonians as they earned a point away to Greenock Morton in a 2-2 draw.

The result stretched the Diamonds’ run to three games without defeat as they look to steady the ship following a turbulent campaign.

Apps: 20

Josh Gentles – Alloa Athletic

Josh continued his impressive start to life on loan at the Wasps by helping create the opening goal for Alloa in their 2-0 win over Kelty Hearts.

The 17-year-old produced a terrific solo run to force an own goal, helping his side to a first victory since joining the League One side on loan until the end of the season.

Apps: 4

Goals: 1

Assists: 1

Blaine McClure – Kelty Hearts

Blaine was awarded Player of the Match for Kelty in their defeat to the Wasps.

The 18-year-old started in midfield and was a composed performer as he continues to impress for the League One outfit.

Apps: 2

Kristian Webster – Dumbarton

Kristian started and played 90 minutes as Dumbarton fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Montrose.

The Sons twice fought back from a goal down but ultimately came away empty-handed in an entertaining contest.

Apps: 5

Leyton Grant – Stirling Albion

Leyton continued his run at the heart of the Binos defence as Stirling Albion ran out 3-1 winners over Forfar Athletic on Saturday afternoon.

The Scotland Under-19 international has been a mainstay in the side this campaign and continues to grow from strength to strength in League Two.

Apps: 6

Jack Harkness – Stirling Albion

Jack, meanwhile, was on the scoresheet for the second week running in the Binos’ triumph.

Playing in an advanced full-back role, the 21-year-old produced a sumptuous left-footed finish from the edge of the penalty area to equalise.

Apps: 21

Darren McInally – Cumbernauld Colts

Darren started and played 83 minutes as Cumbernauld Colts fell to a 4-2 home defeat to Broomhill.

The 20-year-old has made back-to-back starts since joining the Lowland League club on loan for the remainder of the season.

Apps: 2

Jacob Pazikas – Gala Fairydean Rovers

Jacob, meanwhile, started as Gala Fairydean Rovers were edged out in a seven-goal thriller at home to Albion Rovers.

It was a second successive start for the goalkeeper who impressed on loan at Civil Service Strollers last campaign.

Apps: 2

Eilidh Austin - Motherwell

Eilidh was handed her first Motherwell start since making the loan switch and marked the occasion with a goal as Paul Brownlie’s side secured a top-six finish for the first time in their history.

Her club were 4-2 victors over Aberdeen at K-Park, with the full-back scoring the crucial third on the day where her side made it five straight wins in the SWPL.

Apps: 2

Goals: 1

Sophie Black – Motherwell

After featuring for the Scotland Under-17’s in the build-up to the game the youngster appeared from the substitutes bench in Motherwell’s victory in East Kilbride.

They now head into the international break on a high and can look forward to a fixture against Glasgow City upon their return on March 2.

Apps: 11

Goals: 3

CaCee McKenna – Spartans

CaCee appeared from the bench on the hour-mark as Spartans claimed three points in league action with a convincing 6-1 win over Dundee United.

The youngster was on hand to assist the fourth goal on the day as the Edinburgh club pulled further clear of the relegation zone with a vital victory.

Apps: 21

Assists: 1

Lily Boyce – Queen’s Park

Another who represented her country at youth level over the past week Lily featured for the final 15 minutes of Queen’s Park defeat to Hearts at the weekend.

It was the youngster’s fourth appearance since joining the Spiders, as she looks to gain valuable experience in senior football between now and the end of the season.

Apps: 4

Millie Paton – Queen’s Park

Millie also appeared from the bench for the final quarter of an hour as the Glasgow side suffered the 6-0 loss in the capital.

The midfielder has featured regularly for her club since joining in the summer and will look to help the team avoid the drop where they currently side 10 points from safety.

Apps: 16

Sophie Rutherford – Queen’s Park

Having impressed on her debut last weekend Sophie was handed a second start in a row for her new club as they were well beaten by the Edinburgh club at the Oriam.

They will now head into the first international break of the year before taking on Partick Thistle upon their return next weekend.

Apps: 2

Abi Tobin – Hamilton Academical

Abi was named in the starting lineup for Hamilton as they put a disappointing week behind them by returning to winning ways in SWPL 2.

The youngster helped the side to a 4-0 success over Gartcairn to cement their place at the top of the standings as they target promotion back to the top-flight at the first time of asking.

Apps: 21

Assists: 4

Goals: 1

Kirsten Love – Hamilton Academical

Kirsten was also named in the starting side as the Accies returned to winning ways in Scotland’s second tier.

They currently hold a six-point lead over second place in the table, as they prepare themselves for a crucial part of the campaign after the upcoming international break.

Apps: 14

Goals: 3

Sophie Townsley – Hamilton Academical

The forward was named in the lineup for the second match running as she continued her fine goalscoring form this campaign by finding the target once again.

The youngster will join up with Scotland’s Under-19’s during the break, before her club are back in action on March 2 when they face St Johnstone in Perth.

Apps: 21

Goals: 11

Abby McMillan – Kilmarnock

The young defender was recalled to the Killie ranks having been an unused substitute last weekend as they claimed a 4-0 home success over Livingston.

Abby helped the team to three vital points and a clean sheet as they headed into the break on a high and within six points of the summit in SWPL 2.

Apps: 11

Jess Linden – Kilmarnock

Jess was also involved from the off as Killie claimed an impressive triumph at Rugby Park in their search of promotion this campaign.

Their season will now come to a pause for the time being and they are back on the pitch next Sunday when they face Boroughmuir Thistle.

Apps: 18

Goals: 1

Mia McArthur – Gartcairn

Mia started her second game in a row for her new club as Gartcairn were comfortably beaten by Hamilton at New Douglas Park.

It was a setback in what has been an impressive run of late for her side, where they currently occupy fourth spot in SWPL 2.

Apps: 2

Madison Maxwell – Gartcairn

The striker also started for the second match on the bounce as her team fell to defeat at the hands of the league leaders.

They will have the opportunity to bounce back next Sunday, when they head to Ayrshire to take on Ayr United.

Apps: 19

Assists: 2

Goals: 5

Summer Laird – Livingston

Summer was not involved in Livingston’s 4-0 defeat to Kilmarnock in league action after sustaining an injury recently.

She will hope to return to the pitch as soon as possible as her club targets a strong end to the season.

Apps: 19


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