RANGERS have a number of players out on loan across the men’s and Academy sides at present and here’s our review of how each of those fared over the weekend.
Ianis Hagi – Alaves
Ianis was a second half substitute as Alaves fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Atletico Madrid yesterday evening.
The Romanian almost made an immediate impact by netting a terrific volley before he laid on Ander Guevara to halve the deficit with the last kick of the game.
Apps: 8
Alex Lowry – Hearts
Alex was ineligible against his parent club as Rangers produced a last-gasp turnaround to condemn Hearts to a 2-1 defeat at Ibrox yesterday.
The 20-year-old has become a regular fixture in Steven Naismith’s side this term and he will be keen to pick up where he left off when the Jambos welcome Livingston to Tynecastle in midweek.
Apps: 12
Goals: 1
Assists: 4
Jack Harkness – Greenock Morton
Jack is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury which will rule him out of action for the next few months.
We wish the full-back well in his recovery and look forward to seeing him kick on later in the campaign.
Ben Williamson - Partick Thistle
Ben was a second half substitute as the Jags played out a 2-2 draw with Queen’s Park at Hampden Stadium on Friday evening.
The 22-year-old midfielder will hope to continue his involvement in Kris Doolan’s side as they host Ayr United at Firhill in midweek.
Apps: 8
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
James Graham – Annan Athletic
Similarly, James was a second half substitute as the Galabank outfit were on the losing end of a 3-2 thriller against Edinburgh City.
The 19-year-old attacker played the final 27 minutes as Annan restored late optimism with a 90th minute penalty, but it wasn’t enough to haul the League One side back on level terms.
Apps: 6
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Mackenzie Strachan - Stranraer
Mackenzie was a second half substitute as Stranraer advanced to the next round of the Scottish Cup with a 3-0 triumph away to Civil Service Strollers.
The 19-year-old midfielder made his first appearance for the League Two side since he started in last month’s clash against Dumbarton, with the teenager now keen to establish himself in the starting lineup over the coming weeks.
Apps: 3
Lewis Budinauckas - Stranraer
Meanwhile, Lewis registered an important clean sheet in the victory as the Blues can now look forward to the next round of the competition.
The game marked a fourth successive start for the 21-year-old since he arrived on loan at the League Two side as he continues to gain crucial experience in senior football.
Apps: 4
Jacob Pazikas – Civil Service Strollers
Jacob has been sidelined since August with a finger injury as the 18-year-old is inching closer to a return to action for the Lowland League side.
The Edinburgh side exited the Scottish Cup over the weekend but will be keen to return to winning ways in their league campaign as they make the trip to face Gala Fairydean Rovers this weekend.
Apps: 7