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Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers star bids emotional farewell to club as he tells fans ‘thank you for the memories'
Six big names have left Rangers after the end of the season NANA GOODBYE Rangers star bids emotional farewell to club as he tells fans 'thank you for the memories' RANGERS bid farewell to a host of first team stars last week. Now, one of those players has appeared to confirm he WON'T be returning to the club on a permanent basis. Advertisement 3 Neraysho Kasanwirjo's Rangers spell was blighted by a serious injury Credit: Getty 3 He suffered the huge blow while on international duty with Netherlands under-21 Credit: Getty Six Rangers stars were confirmed to be departing the club last week. It followed the conclusion of a highly disappointing season for the Ibrox side but also comes before the arrival of a major new era for the Light Blues. Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises' takeover will be completed in due course, while a new manager is close to being appointed. So it very much appears to be a clean break for all concerned at Ibrox. Advertisement That break saw the exits of those key first team players last week. Big names Ianis Hagi, Leon Balogun and Tom Lawrence have all left after their contracts came to an end. Rangers also said goodbye to three loan players, Vaclav Cerny, Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Rafael Fernandes. Dutch defender Kasanwirjo joined on a season-long loan from Feyenoord last season. Advertisement Once he got his chance, he impressed but a devastating knee injury suffered on international duty late last year wrecked his campaign. The 23-year old did regain his fitness in time to make a return before the end of the season but it appears it was too late for him to earn a permanent switch. What does Rangers takeover mean for the club - finance expert speaks out Rangers' deal with Feyenoord included an option to make the move permanent this summer - but given the message Kasanwirjo has shared on social media, it appears that almost certainly WON'T be being triggered. Netherlands under-21 international Kasanwirjo took to Instagram and delivered what appears to be a final farewell to the Ibrox club. Advertisement Alongside a series of pictures of his time with the Gers, he said: "Wore the shirt with pride, even when injury kept me off the pitch. "Thank you for the trust, support and memories. "Rangers family 💙" Meanwhile, incoming Gers supremo Cavenagh is reportedly on his way to Europe to take a leading role in the club's manager search. Advertisement According to reports, the US health insurance tycoon will beet boss contenders Davide Ancelotti and Russell Martin this week. The boss search has been led by Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart, new sporting director Kevin Thelwell and key 49ers figure Gretar Steinsson until now. Former Real Madrid assistant manager Ancelotti remains the odds-on favourite for the job but SunSport exclusively revealed on Monday night that Martin was very much still in the frame for the job. 3 The defender appears to have said a final goodbye to the club Credit: INSTAGRAM Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scotsman
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers-Celtic glass bottle incident gets stern response as tifo display condemned
Ibrox chiefs not happy with supporter conduct Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers say they will 'take the strongest possible action' against the supporter responsible for throwing a glass bottle on to the pitch during Sunday's Old Firm match against Celtic. The final Glasgow derby of the season ended in stalemate after Celtic's Adam Idah cancelled out Cyriel Dessers' opener for Rangers at Ibrox. However, the spectacle was marred by an incident during the second half when a Buckfast bottle was one of many items thrown on to the playing surface. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo removed objects from his penalty box in the second half, while Rangers substitute Neraysho Kasanwirjo was spotted entering the field of play take away the bottle. Some Rangers fans situated in the Copland Road Stand also unfurled a banner pre-match with a photo of ex-Rangers manager Graeme Souness holding a gun in the direction of the Celtic fans with the words 'take aim against the rebel scum', which the Govan club says 'crossed a line'. Rangers' Neraysho Kasanwirjo removes a glass bottle from the Ibrox surface. | SNS Group In response, Rangers issued a statement after the match which read: 'Rangers Football Club condemns the actions of the individual who threw a bottle during today's match. This behaviour has no place at our stadium. Steps have already been taken to identify the person responsible, and the club will take the strongest possible action once their identity is confirmed. 'We also acknowledge that the tifo displayed prior to kick-off crossed a line and was unacceptable. Our approach to supporter displays has always been built on trust, with the responsibility placed on groups to exercise good judgement. 'We will reflect on how these displays are managed and engage with supporter groups to ensure the right balance of trust, responsibility and oversight is maintained moving forward.
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Shock moment objects thrown towards Celtic star as Rangers sub spotted removing glass Buckfast bottle from pitch
It's becoming an all too regular occurence in Old Firm matches MISSILE SHAME Shock moment objects thrown towards Celtic star as Rangers sub spotted removing glass Buckfast bottle from pitch Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A glass bottle was among the objects thrown onto the pitch at Ibrox as Rangers took on Celtic in the final Old Firm clash of the season. Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo was spotted clearing items from his goalmouth early in the second-half. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Viljami Sinisalo was seen removing items from the Celtic goalmouth Credit: SKY SPORTS 5 He removed a bottle from his area Credit: SKY SPORTS 5 A glass Buckfast bottle was thrown onto the park Credit: PA 5 Neraysho Kasanwirjo ran on to remove the bottle himself Credit: SKY SPORTS 5 The Rangers sub throw the bottle and a cup off with a vape also visible Credit: PA The game was finely poised at 1-1 when Sky Sports commentator Ian Crocker said that it appeared objects bad been thrown towards the Celtic goalkeeper. Footage then showed Sinisalo removing what appeared to be a bottle and some plastic drinking cups from his goal area. A further piece of footage then showed a glass Buckfast bottle had been lobbed onto the park as well and was lying within the box. Rangers substitute Neraysho Kasanwirjo was then seen running onto the pitch to remove the bottle himself. Images also show the Dutch defender also removing another plastic cup. What appears to be a disposable vape could also been seen lying on the ground as Kasanwirjo removed the bottle and cup. Earlier this year, Rangers were rapped by Uefa after a vape was thrown onto the park during the Europa League clash against Fenerbahce. The Turkish side's goalkeeper Irfan Can Egribayat was seen holding the item in his hand after it landed close to him. It's a fixture that in recent times too has seen all too many of these situations. Objects appeared to be thrown towards Rangers substitutes as they celebrated Hamza Igamane's winning goal at Celtic Park in the last derby meeting. Leeds legend Eddie Gray on 49ers' Rangers takeover and influence of Paraag Marathe A year ago, Celtic released a furious statement after a glass bottle was thrown towards midfielder Matt O'Riley during another derby encounter. It landed on the pitch just yards away from the now former Hoops star after he scored a penalty. On that occasion, the Hoops blasted: "It has been confirmed today that a glass bottle was thrown at Matt O'Riley at yesterday's match. "The repeated targeting of our players and staff with missiles is quite appalling and completely unacceptable. "We have already raised our serious concerns with Rangers and understand that police are investigating the matter." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Forgotten Rangers first-teamer makes surprise scoring return in B team cup final victory over Celtic
Rangers lift trophy after penalty shoot-out Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers B team claimed victory over Celtic in the Glasgow Cup final on Tuesday night with a long-term first-team absentee making an unexpected return and getting on the scoresheet. The Ibrox second string retained the reserve team trophy for a second successive year after winning a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw at Firhill on Tuesday night. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Rangers starting line-up contained a surprise name with Neraysho Kasanwirjo making his first appearance since November when he suffered what had been reported as a season-ending knee injury while on international duty with Netherlands Under-21s. Rangers' Jack Wyllie (c) lifts the Glasgow Cup trophy following the penalty shoot-out victory over Celtic at Firhill. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) | SNS Group However, the on-loan Feyenoord defender has returned ahead of schedule and took his place in a youthful Rangers line-up, playing at right centre-back. The 23-year-old Dutchman impressed in his 45 minutes on the park, and even managed to score the opening goal after surging forward to blast a close range finish beyond Celtic goalkeeper Marcus Gill. Kasanwirjo was replaced at half-time and could now force his way into interim head coach Barry Ferguson's squad for the senior Old Firm match against Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Neraysho Kasanwirjo scores to make it 1-0 to Rangers during the Glasgow Cup final against Celtic at Firhill. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) | SNS Group Celtic levelled the match before the break through Rhys Dargie before the second half was punctuated by a major injury delay after Rangers' Cameron Scott suffered a head knock which required 12 minutes of treatment before being stretchered off. Fringe Rangers first-team winger Finlay Curtis was also forced off with a thigh injury which left him on crutches leading to 16 minutes of injury time being added on.
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers retain Glasgow Cup in dramatic shootout at Firhill
Neraysho Kasanwirjo, making his first appearance since mid-November following a serious knee injury, marked his comeback in style by netting the opener for Rangers. The Dutch defender, on loan from Feyenoord, pounced on a loose ball in the box shortly after the half-hour mark and coolly poked beyond the Celtic goalkeeper—his celebration a reflection of the long road back from injury. The game, while officially a B team contest, carried all the intensity of the Old Firm rivalry, with tackles flying in and both sets of players giving little away. Celtic responded just before the break when Rhys Dargie steered home a deflected effort from Jude Bonnar to level proceedings. Kasanwirjo's night ended at half-time as he was replaced by Jack Wyllie, but the drama continued. Read more: Dargie thought he had a second on 54 minutes only for the offside flag to deny him, moments after Paul Nsio came close for Rangers at the other end. Chances fell to Bonnar and Chris Eadie during a frenetic final 30 minutes, but the game was ultimately overshadowed by a lengthy stoppage due to a head injury to Rangers' Cameron Scott, which led to 16 minutes of additional time. Celtic pressed hard late on, with Kyle Ure seeing a goalbound effort blocked, but neither side could find a winner in open play. In the shootout, Aiden McCallion held his nerve in sudden death to seal victory for Rangers, who watched Celtic's Lewis Dobbie fire the decisive penalty wide. Rangers lift the trophy for the second year running and the 60th time overall after another gripping final. Final score: Celtic 1–1 Rangers (Rangers win 5–4 on penalties) (Image: Premier Sports)
