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 his part as Birmingham stormed to a 4-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town on Saturday afternoon.

Indeed, the defender was on the scoresheet for the Blues as he broke the deadlock inside the opening half hour at St. Andrew’s.

Apps: 35

Kieran Dowell – Birmingham City

Kieran, meanwhile, started and delivered the assist for Ben in the victory for the Midlands outfit.

It was a third goal contribution in his last four appearances as he continues to make an impression in Birmingham.

Apps: 15

Goals: 2

Assists: 3

Jose Cifuentes – Aris Thessaloniki

Jose started and grabbed an assist as Aris ran out 2-0 winners over Asteras Aktor in the Super League fifth-place play-off.

The midfielder has been a mainstay in the side this season and chipped in with his first goal contribution since November.

Apps: 26

Goals: 1

Assists: 3

Rabbi Matondo – Hannover 96

Rabbi returned from a productive international break with Wales to feature in the second half of Hannover’s goalless draw with FC Magdeburg.

The winger was introduced on the right-hand side of the attack but was unable to help his side unlock a stubborn performance from the visitors.

Apps: 6

Goals: 1

Cole McKinnon – Ayr United

Cole was an unused substitute as Ayr United ran out 3-0 winners over Neil Lennon’s Dunfermline Athletic.

It was an 11th appearance of the campaign for the midfielder who will be keen to continue his involvement as the Scottish Championship play-offs hurtle into view.

Apps: 11

Assists: 1

Lewis Budinauckas – Partick Thistle

Lewis kept a fourth successive clean sheet for the Jags as they recorded a priceless victory away to Greenock Morton on Saturday.

The goalkeeper has made a big impression since joining the Firhill side on loan for the remainder of the campaign as Partick Thistle begins to generate momentum ahead of the business end of the season.

Archie Stevens – Dunfermline Athletic

Archie was an unused substitute as Dunfermline suffered defeat at Somerset Park.

The 19-year-old will be keen to make an impression under the Pars’ new manager as they host Livingston at East End Park tomorrow.

Apps: 8

Robbie Fraser – Livingston

Robbie was cup-tied as Livingston lifted the SPFL Trust Trophy with an emphatic triumph over Queen’s Park in Falkirk.

The Lions will hope the triumph can propel them to automatic promotion this term, although they will require a helping hand from Falkirk’s opponents between now and the end of the season.

Apps: 13

Adam Devine – Queen’s Park

Adam was also ineligible for Queen’s Park due to his involvement with Rangers earlier in the competition.

It was a bitter pill to swallow for the Spiders and they will be keen to make amends when they host Airdrieonians tomorrow evening.

Apps: 8

Goals: 1

Leon King – Queen’s Park

Leon, like Adam and Robbie, was also forced to watch from the stands due to his participation in the competition for the Gers.

The defender has started the last four league games for the Spiders as he continues to gain valuable minutes in the second tier of Scottish football.

Apps: 5

Josh Gentles – Alloa Athletic

Josh started as Alloa suffered a last-gasp home defeat to Dumbarton on Saturday afternoon.

The 17-year-old played a supporting role for the Wasps who thought they had salvaged a point before the Sons struck in stoppage time.

Apps: 9

Goals: 2

Assists: 2

Blaine McClure – Kelty Hearts

Blaine started as Kelty Hearts fell to a 2-1 defeat to Annan Athletic at the weekend.

It was a 10th appearance of the campaign for the young Northern Irishman who has been an ever-present in the Kelty side.

Apps: 10

Kristian Webster – Dumbarton

Kristian was on the winning side for Dumbarton in their stoppage time victory away to Alloa Athletic.

It was a much-needed triumph for the Sons who have certainly benefitted from Kristian’s presence in the backline since he joined the side on loan for the remainder of the season.

Apps: 11

Jack Harkness – Stirling Albion

Jack started as Stirling Albion returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Edinburgh City.

It was a first victory in just under a month for the Binos and the 21-year-old played his part in an advanced role on the right-hand side.

Apps: 28

Goals: 2

Assists: 3

Leyton Grant – Stirling Albion

Leyton also started for the Binos in the home triumph.

The 18-year-old has started every game that he’s been available for Stirling Albion and impressed as part of a three-man backline.

Apps: 12

Jacob Pazikas – Gala Fairydean Rovers

Jacob started between the posts as Gala Fairydean Rovers suffered defeat to Broxburn.

The side are without a win since February and travel to face Stirling University this weekend in Lowland League action.

Apps: 7

Eilidh Austin – Motherwell

Eilidh was back on the pitch for Motherwell after a two-game absence after being ineligible as she played the entirety of the 90 minutes of their 3-0 league defeat to Hibs.

Paul Brownlie’s side have secured a top-six finish in the SWPL, as they target a strong end to the season.

Apps: 4

Goals: 1

Sophie Black – Motherwell

Sophie was also back involved for Motherwell as she played just shy of an hour in their latest league clash at K-Park on Sunday afternoon.

They will make the short trip to take on Glasgow City upon their return from the international break next weekend.

Apps: 12

Goals: 3

CaCee McKenna – Spartans

The youngster produced a player of the match display in Spartans’ final outing before the break as they claimed a comeback win over Montrose in league action.

2-0 down early on the capital club turned the match on its head as they pulled further clear of the relegation zone in Scotland’s top-flight.

Apps: 24

Assists: 1

Lily Boyce – Queen’s Park

Lily played her part in Queen’s Park’s dramatic comeback victory as they scored three times in the final 12 minutes of the game to claim a vital win over Dundee United at Foundation Park.

The Glasgow club face an uphill battle to salvage survival, as they look to maintain their top-flight status in the SWPL.

Apps: 7

Millie Paton – Queen’s Park

Millie also featured for 68 minutes of the fixture in the Spiders’ final outing before the second international break of 2025 kicks in.

A crucial fixture awaits for her loan side in the next outing, when they take on Montrose upon their return.

Apps: 19

Sophie Rutherford – Queen’s Park

Sophie was on hand to seal the comeback as she produced the last-gasp winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time and claim the 3-2 win.

It was the youngster’s first goal for the club since making the loan switch, as she looks to gain further experience in top-flight football in the remainder of the season.

Apps: 4

Goals: 1

Abi Tobin – Hamilton Academical

Abi was named in the Accies starting lineup as they produced another big three SWPL 2 points as they came out on top in a five-goal thriller against Livingston.

A goal in the final 10 minutes sealed the pointed as they now sit in a commanding position to return to the top-flight at the first time of asking.

Apps: 25

Assists: 4

Goals: 2

Kirsten Love – Hamilton Academical

Kirsten was also in the side for the game as Bobby Watson’s team signed off for the break with three points in the second tier.

They now possess an eight-point advantage at the top of the table, as they look to seal the title in the coming weeks.

Apps: 16

Goals: 3

Sophie Townsley – Hamilton Academical

Sophie has been in fantastic goalscoring form all season and was on hand to find the target on two occasions including the winning goal in the victory.

She has been rewarded for her progress with a call-up to the Scotland national squad at Under-19 level for their upcoming qualifying games.

Apps: 25

Goals: 18

Abby McMillan – Kilmarnock

Abby was an unused substitute for Kilmarnock as they played out a goalless draw with Gartcairn in SWPL 2.

She will be hopeful of involvement in the coming weeks in their run-in to the end of the season.

Apps: 13

Jess Linden – Kilmarnock

Jess featured for the entirety of the contest as the two teams claimed a point a piece in Scotland’s second tier.

They now face an uphill battle to catch the leader leagues, where they now sit eight points adrift of Hamilton at the top.

Apps: 22

Mia McArthur – Gartcairn

Mia was in the starting side for her club in the same fixture as they signed off for the break with a point.

She has enjoyed a run in the team in this second half of the campaign so far, after a spell with Livingston in the first six months of the season.

Apps: 6

Madison Maxwell – Gartcairn

Madison was also in the team as Gartcairn played out a 0-0 draw for the second match running in SWPL 2.

They currently occupy fourth place in the table and will take on Rossvale away from home on their return on April 13.

Apps: 23

Assists: 2

Goals: 7


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