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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Martin singles out Rangers star for praise after Boro draw
The Ibrox side were trailing 2-0 at half-time due to goals from Neto Borges and Dael Fry. A strike from Danilo reduced the deficit before Curtis' close-range effort in the 79th minute levelled the score. This was the winger's second goal in consecutive games, following his contribution in the 2-0 Champions League qualifying victory over Panathinaikos. Read more: Russell Martin lauded the 18-year-old's performance against Middlesbrough, describing him as a 'really good learner'. He said: "Yeah, he showed good instinct today. "And he got better on Tuesday as the game went on, and he showed some good stuff today, some good timing, some good bits. "So, just a really good learner. "And I thought Nico [Raskin] was brilliant next to him today as well. "Best Nico's played since we've been here, so I'm really pleased with Nico's contribution because I think having Max Aarons and Nico on your side of the pitch will definitely help Findlay. "And he just needs to keep listening, keep learning. "Good instinct today, good character, good attitude. "As long as he keeps doing that, he'll be fine."
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Martin delivers verdict on Curtis' Rangers display vs Middlesbrough
The Ibrox club were 2-0 down at the break after first-half strikes from Neto Borges and Dael Fry. Danilo got one back for [[Rangers]] just after the hour mark, before Curtis stepped up with a close-range finish to level things up on 79 minutes. It was the winger's second goal in as many games after he scored in his side's 2-0 Champions League qualifying win over Panathinaikos midweek. Read more: Martin was asked about the 18-year-old's contribution vs Middlesbrough post-match: "Yeah, he showed good instinct today," he said. "And he got better on Tuesday as the game went on, and he showed some good stuff today, some good timing, some good bits. So, just a really good learner. "And I thought Nico [Raskin] was brilliant next to him today as well. Best Nico's played since we've been here, so I'm really pleased with Nico's contribution because I think having Max Aarons and Nico on your side of the pitch will definitely help Findlay. "And he just needs to keep listening, keep learning. Good instinct today, good character, good attitude. As long as he keeps doing that, he'll be fine."
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Martin reveals why Igamane missed Rangers friendly
The forward was absent from the match squad, despite playing in his side's 2-0 win over Panathinaikos in midweek. Head coach Martin explained: "He picked up a little bit of an injury on Tuesday night. "So, I think he missed a lot of pre-season, and he's been really trying hard to catch up fitness-wise. "He's got himself in a good place. Read more: "He's not going to be out for a long time. "He's a big, strong boy. "We hope to have him back on Wednesday night." Rangers managed to draw with the English Championship side this afternoon. Neto Borges and Dael Fry had Boro leading at half-time, but goals from Danilo and Findlay Curtis earned Rangers a 2-2 draw. The Ibrox club now focus on the second leg of their Champions League qualifying tie with Panathinaikos. Martin's team hold a two-goal advantage and will aim to advance to the third qualifying round. If successful, they will meet either Servette of Switzerland or Viktoria Plzen from the Czech Republic. [[Rangers]] are eager to make progress in their Champions League campaign.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Martin reveals transfer interest in a 'fair few' Rangers players
This comes after the team's 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough in a friendly match. Neto Borges and Dael Fry put the visitors ahead at half-time, but second-half goals from Danilo and Findlay Curtis ensured a draw for Martin's side. Following the confirmation of Robin Propper's move to Dutch club FC Twente, Martin was questioned about potential further departures. He said: "I think we have interest in a fair few of the players, but as and when they go, I don't know. Read more: "I just wait for Kevin [Thelwell] to tell me what's going on. "And yeah, whilst they're here, they'll be treated with care and respect and professionalism. "And it might not always be on the terms they want or like, but I think if we're honest with each other and we respect each other and they respect the group, there's not going to be a problem." [[Rangers]] are set to play Panathinaikos this Wednesday in the return leg of their second-round Champions League qualifier. They currently have a 2-0 aggregate lead.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Russell Martin responds to Rangers friendly red card
The Championship side found themselves 2-0 up at the break after goals from Neto Borges and Dael Fry. Rangers, however, bounced back in the second half with goals from Danilo and Findlay Curtis, ending the game in a 2-2 draw. Martin was dismissed for arguing with the fourth official after Rangers were not awarded a penalty for a potential handball by Boro's Luke Ayling in the first half. Read more: Martin said after the match: "I think we should've had a penalty. "The fourth official can definitely help the officials. "I'm a passionate guy. "I probably overstepped the mark, and I enjoyed watching the game from the stands in the second half. "It was a good view from there, actually. "I went and apologised to the official [after]. "I need to get used to how it works up here compared to down the road." Rangers will be back in action midweek as they travel to face Panathinaikos in the return leg of their second-round Champions League qualifier. Martin's men hold a 2-0 aggregate lead.
