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Daily Record
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Nasser Djiga out of Rangers vs Celtic as dreaded derby scenario unfolds after unwanted record
The Burkina Faso international was shown a red card at Ibrox and misses the next league game - not until the visit of Celtic Rangers' home Premiership draw against Dundee at Ibrox on Saturday means they have failed to win any of their opening two league games for the first time in 36 years. It was actually worse for Graeme Souness back in 1989/90 as his Light Blues side lost both of their first two matches, going down St Mirren and Hibs. Russell Martin can at least boast two more points than that Souness side which won just two of their first eight games that season - and still ended up winning the title. That might give Martin some hope although a drastic improvement in performances is required after consecutive 1-1 draws, at Motherwell last weekend and at home to Dundee on Saturday, to start the season. Yet things are about to get a whole lot tougher and problems seem to be mounting against Martin - although one major issue it could be argued is of the club's own doing. Nasser Djiga has been one of the positives in the early part of the season with his performances in the Champions League qualifiers. The on-loan Wolves man was sent off on Saturday for a hauling down Dundee's Finlay Robertson as he raced in on goal. Djiga will now serve a one-match suspension and the Ibrox side's next game is against Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup. However, SPFL rules state the ban must be served in the competition ins which the red card was received, meaning the Burkina Faso international will sit out the next league game. That would have been the trip to St Mirren the following weekend with Sky Sports selecting that match for live coverage on Sunday, August 24. However, Rangers have taken up the SPFL on the option for all Scottish clubs to postpone their fixture sandwiched between both legs of their European play-off ties. That means - unless the Light Blues somehow surrender a three-goal lead against Viktoria Plzen - the trip to Paisley will be rescheduled and Rangers' next league game is the visit of Celtic to Ibrox the following Sunday. Not having Djiga available for that would be a huge blow to Martin and to make matters worse, glass-half-empty Rangers fans have already worked out a dreaded scenario. Celtic have opted not to rescheduled their home game against Livingston on the weekend Gers were due to travel to St Mirren so victory in that, and in today's trip to Aberdeen, would mean the champions going to the home of their rivals knowing a victory would send them TEN points clear after just four Premiership match days of the new season.
Glasgow Times
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers defender Djiga doubt for Celtic clash after red card
The centre-back received a one-match suspension after being sent off against Dundee. Djiga, on loan from Wolves, was given a straight red card for fouling Finlay Robertson as he raced towards goal. This means the Burkina Faso internationalist will miss Rangers' next Scottish Premiership match. This match is scheduled against St Mirren on August 24. However, Rangers have requested a postponement if they advance in the Champions League. The SPFL allows clubs in the European play-off round to postpone one match without issue. Rangers announced: "Our fixture against St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium has now been rescheduled for Sunday, 24 August, kicking off at 12 noon and will be shown live on Sky Sports. "However, following a request from the club, should we progress to the UEFA Champions League play-off round, we will exercise the option to postpone the match and it will be played at a later date." If Rangers qualify for the Champions League play-off round by beating Viktoria Plzen, the suspension will carry over to the next league match against Celtic on August 31. Russell Martin's side have a Premier Sports Cup match against Alloa Athletic, but the SPFL states that suspensions must be served in the competition they were given. Red cards for "A4 Denying the opposing team or an opponent a goal or goal-scoring opportunity" result in a one-match ban in the competition where the offence was reported. Judicial panel protocol guidance on suspensions states: "Effective immediately to the League Competition where the sending off offence was reported."
The National
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The National
Nasser Djiga set to miss Rangers vs Celtic after red card
The centre-back will serve a one-match suspension for Rangers after being sent off against Dundee. Djiga, on loan from Wolves, was shown a straight red card after fouling Finlay Robertson as he burst clear through on goal. It goes from bad to worse for Rangers 🤯 Nasser Djiga is shown a straight red card after bringing down Finlay Robertson 🟥 Presented by @sbk | 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 9, 2025 The Burkina Faso internationalist will miss the next Scottish Premiership match for Rangers. The Ibrox side are set to face St Mirren on August 24 in their next league outing. However, Rangers have requested the match be postponed should they advance in the Champions League. The SPFL granted power to clubs in the play-off round of European competitions to have one match, in matchday three, postponed without issue. Rangers announced in a statement during the week: "Our fixture against St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium has now been rescheduled for Sunday, 24 August, kicking off at 12 noon and will be shown live on Sky Sports. "However, following a request from the club, should we progress to the UEFA Champions League play-off round, we will exercise the option to postpone the match and it will be played at a later date." Read more: Should Rangers qualify for the play-off round of the Champions League by beating Viktoria Plzen, they hold a 3-0 win from the first leg, then the suspension would move to the next league match. For Rangers, that would be against Celtic on Sunday, August 31 at Ibrox. Russell Martin's side do first have a match against Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup, but SPFL regulations state the suspension must be served in the competition in which it was delivered. Scottish FA judicial panel protocol guidelines on suspensions (Image: Scottish FA) For red cards ordered for "A4 Denying the opposing team or an opponent a goal or goal scoring opportunity" - a one-match ban will follow in the competition where it was reported. Guidance from the judicial panel protocol says of the application of the suspension: "Effective immediately to the League Competition where the sending off offence was reported."
The Herald Scotland
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Nasser Djiga set to miss Rangers vs Celtic after red card
Djiga, on loan from Wolves, was shown a straight red card after fouling Finlay Robertson as he burst clear through on goal. It goes from bad to worse for Rangers 🤯 Nasser Djiga is shown a straight red card after bringing down Finlay Robertson 🟥 Presented by @sbk | 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 9, 2025 The Burkina Faso internationalist will miss the next Scottish Premiership match for Rangers. The Ibrox side are set to face St Mirren on August 24 in their next league outing. However, Rangers have requested the match be postponed should they advance in the Champions League. The SPFL granted power to clubs in the play-off round of European competitions to have one match, in matchday three, postponed without issue. Rangers announced in a statement during the week: "Our fixture against St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium has now been rescheduled for Sunday, 24 August, kicking off at 12 noon and will be shown live on Sky Sports. "However, following a request from the club, should we progress to the UEFA Champions League play-off round, we will exercise the option to postpone the match and it will be played at a later date." Read more: Should Rangers qualify for the play-off round of the Champions League by beating Viktoria Plzen, they hold a 3-0 win from the first leg, then the suspension would move to the next league match. For Rangers, that would be against Celtic on Sunday, August 31 at Ibrox. Russell Martin's side do first have a match against Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup, but SPFL regulations state the suspension must be served in the competition in which it was delivered. For red cards ordered for "A4 Denying the opposing team or an opponent a goal or goal scoring opportunity" - a one-match ban will follow in the competition where it was reported. Guidance from the judicial panel protocol says of the application of the suspension: "Effective immediately to the League Competition where the sending off offence was reported."
Scottish Sun
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers vs Dundee LIVE SCORE: Tavernier scores late PENALTY after goal with Gers down to TEN MEN
It's nearly 25 years since Dundee last won at Ibrox BATTLE OF THE BLUES Rangers vs Dundee LIVE SCORE: Tavernier scores late PENALTY after goal with Gers down to TEN MEN – latest updates Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AFTER a goalless first half, the hope at Ibrox was that Rangers would kick into gear in the second period. But it was visitors Dundee who jumped out into the lead - moments before Nasser Djiga was then SENT OFF. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up Ryan Astley scored with a looping header that beat Jack Butland, with Gers all over the place at a set piece (not for the first time). Then a few minutes later Djiga tripped Fin Robertson who had raced through on goal. Rangers starting XI: Butland, Aarons, Djiga, Souttar, Jefte, Cameron, Rothwell, Diomande, Antman, Gassama, Dessers. Dundee starting XI: McCracken, Westley, Astley, Robertson, Graham, Samuels, Jones, Digby, Robertson, Hay, Wright.
