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 played successive matches for Birmingham as they recovered from their midweek defeat to Bolton Wanderers with a narrow 1-0 win over Lincoln City.

The Blues remain in poll position to gain automatic promotion to the English Championship as Ben continues to play a big part in their strong defensive record.

Apps: 34

Kieran Dowell – Birmingham City

Kieran, meanwhile, delivered the winning goal against Lincoln City from the penalty spot on Saturday afternoon.

It was a second goal in Birmingham colours for the midfielder who has proven himself a regular in the Blues starting lineup.

Apps: 12

Jose Cifuentes – Aris Thessaloniki

Jose started and played the full 90 minutes as Aris played out a goalless draw with AEK Athens in league action.

It was a ninth consecutive appearance for the Ecuadorian who has been a mainstay in the Aris side this term.

Apps: 25

Goals: 1

Assists: 2

Rabbi Matondo – Hannover 96

Rabbi returned to the Hannover 96 side as they played out a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Braunschweig.

The Welsh international was a second half substitute in the draw in what was his fifth appearance since making the loan switch to the German outfit.

Apps: 5

Goals: 1

Cole McKinnon – Ayr United

Cole was an unused substitute for the Honest Men as they fell to a 2-1 defeat away to Greenock Morton on Saturday afternoon.

The midfielder will hope to be involved against one of his former loan clubs as Ayr travel to face Partick Thistle this weekend.

Apps: 8

Assists: 1

Robbie Fraser – Livingston

Robbie was a second half substitute as Livi were denied a Scottish Cup semi-final berth by St. Johnstone yesterday evening.

An unstoppable long-range strike from Graham Carey was the difference as Livingston will shift their attention back to the Scottish Championship title race with Falkirk and Ayr United.

Apps: 10

Goals: 1

Assists: 1

Lewis Budinauckas – Partick Thistle

Lewis, meanwhile, will hope to be involved this evening as Thistle make the short trip to face Queen’s Park in league action.

The young goalkeeper is searching for his first clean sheet since joining the Jags on loan until the end of the season.

Apps: 2

Archie Stevens – Dunfermline Athletic

Archie was in from the off for Dunfermline as they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat away to league leaders Falkirk.

Indeed, it was a seventh successive start for the 19-year-old who has caught the eye of the Pars faithful.

Apps: 7

Adam Devine – Queen’s Park

Adam started as Queen’s Park exited the Scottish Cup at the hands of Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

The full-back lined up on the left-hand side of defence for Callum Davidson’s side as they were unable to halt an impressive attacking showing from the home side.

Apps: 5

Goals: 1

Leon King – Queen’s Park

Leon made his first start for the Spiders in their midweek defeat to Ayr United at Hampden.

The young defender was cup tied for the trip to Pittodrie but he will hope to renew his place at the heart of the defence as they host Partick Thistle this evening.

Apps: 2

Kieran Wright – Airdrieonians

Kieran was on the substitutes bench as Airdrieonians returned to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Hamilton Academical.

Rhys McCabe’s side are still marooned at the foot of the Scottish Championship table as they look to close the gap on Dunfermline Athletic.

Apps: 24

Josh Gentles – Alloa Athletic

Josh made his sixth successive start for Alloa as they suffered a late defeat to league leaders Arbroath at home on Saturday afternoon.

The 17-year-old has been the focal point of the Wasps’ attack in recent weeks and has chipped in with four direct goal contributions.

Apps: 7

Goals: 2

Assists: 2

Blaine McClure – Kelty Hearts

Blaine started and earned the club’s Player of the Match award as Kelty Hearts were held to a goalless draw by Montrose at home.

The 18-year-old continues to impress in midfield for Charlie Mulgrew’s with his poise in possession and eye for a pass.

Apps: 6

Kristian Webster – Dumbarton

Kristian started and played 90 minutes for Dumbarton as they tasted a last-gasp 1-0 defeat to Inverness on Saturday afternoon.

It has been a difficult campaign for the Sons since their points deduction as Kristian continues to gain valuable minutes in a strong League One environment.

Apps: 8

Jack Harkness – Stirling Albion

Jack started and played the full 90 minutes as Stirling Albion played out a goalless draw with Spartans.

The Binos have lost just once in their last five games as Jack continues to make a big impression on both sides of the ball.

Apps: 25

Goals: 2

Assists: 3

Leyton Grant – Stirling Albion

Leyton was a strong performer in defence for Stirling Albion as he helped his side to a second consecutive clean sheet.

The 18-year-old has played every available minute across the last six league games for the Binos and has been an impressive performer in three-man defence.

Apps: 10

Darren McInally – Cumbernauld Colts

Darren played the full 90 minutes as Cumbernauld Colts played out a 1-1 draw with the University of Stirling at Forthbank Stadium.

It was a second successive 90-minute appearance for the midfielder who has quickly established himself as a key member of the Colts side.

Apps: 3

Jacob Pazikas – Gala Fairydean Rovers

Jacob, meanwhile, started between the posts as Gala Fairydean Rovers fell to defeat against East Kilbride at K-Park.

The goalkeeper and his teammates will be keen to respond strongly when they host Cowdenbeath this weekend.

Apps: 5

Abi Tobin – Hamilton Academical

Abi enjoyed a highly productive afternoon for Hamilton as they returned to winning ways in a SWPL 2 success over Rossvale on Sunday.

The Accies were one of few teams in league action due to the Scottish Cup fixtures taking place but they claimed a 5-1 win with the youngster opening the scoring on the day, she also recently was named the club’s player of the month for February.

Apps: 23

Assists: 4

Goals: 2

Kirsten Love – Hamilton Academical

Kirsten was back amongst the Hamilton squad following a one-game absence as she was an unused substitute in the league victory.

They are back on the pitch this Sunday when they host Ayr United at New Douglas Park as they look to further stretch their lead at the top of the standings.

Apps: 14

Goals: 3

Sophie Townsley – Hamilton Academical

Sophie continued her impressive campaign in front of goal by finding the back of the net once again in the victory.

The youngster has enjoyed a productive first loan spell of her career and recently spent time with the Scotland Under-19’s participating in a pair of friendly matches.

Apps: 23

Goals: 12


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