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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers release THIRTEEN academy prospects including kid who starred in Europe and another tipped as ‘future Tavernier'
One of the group made their debut aged just 16 OFF THE BOOKS Rangers release THIRTEEN academy prospects including kid who starred in Europe and another tipped as 'future Tavernier' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS have released 13 players who had risen through their academy ranks. The Ibrox club confirmed earlier this month that first team stars Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence and Leon Balogun would be leaving the club upon the expiration of their contracts. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Cole McKinnon scored on his league debut for Rangers in 2022 Credit: Willie Vass 2 Adam Devine came through the youth system at Ibrox Credit: Willie Vass Loanees Vaclav Cerny, Rafael Fernandes and Neraysho Kasanwijo are all heading back to their parent clubs too. It promises to be a summer of change in Govan with the new American regime led by Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises swooping in to complete a £90million takeover. Among those to depart from the youth ranks are Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens - all three of whom made first team debuts. Former Gers boss Michael Beale tipped Devine to one day succeed James Tavernier as the club's main right-back. He spent he last six months of the current season on loan at Queen's Park. Midfielder McKinnon scored on his Premiership debut against Hearts in 2022 and came on to play his part in a 2-2 draw at Euro giants Benfica in a Europa League clash last year . He had been on loan at Ayr United for the second part of this season. Stevens, a striker, made his debut in a Premier Sports Cup match against Queen of the South in 2022 at the age of just 16. He was sent on loan to Dunfermline for the latter half of the current campaign. A statement from Rangers read: "Rangers Academy can today confirm the departure of a number of players who will now continue their footballing journey elsewhere. "Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir are all moving on. "Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens, all of whom featured for the first-team at various points in their Rangers careers, will also depart the club upon the expiration of their contracts, and we thank each for their contributions over the years. "We wish all the departing players the very best in their future endeavours and they will always be welcome back at Rangers." Rangers fans react as 49ers takeover completed Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Courier
17 hours ago
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- The Courier
St Johnstone to kick off 2025/26 season away from home as Premier Sports Cup fixtures revealed
St Johnstone will kick off their 2025/26 campaign with a trip to face SPFL new boys East Kilbride. Saints' primary aim for the new season is to secure promotion back to the Premiership, having fallen out of the top flight for the first time in 16 years. However, before their tilt at the Championship can begin, they will warm up with four Premier Sports Cup group stage games. And the dates and times for each of Saints' 'Group F' clashes have now been confirmed. The Perth side will begin their cup run with with a trip to face SPFL newcomers East Kilbride, who are preparing for their maiden season in League Two, having defeated Bonnyrigg Rose in last season's pyramid play-off. Another away match follows, with Inverness Caley Thistle hosting Simo Valakari's side, before a home double-header against Championship rivals Raith Rovers – from whom Saints have snapped up striker Jamie Gullan – and Elgin City. East Kilbride (A) Sat, July 12, 3pm Inverness CT (A) Sat, July 19, 3pm Raith Rovers (H) Tue, July 22, 7:45pm Elgin City (H) Sat, July 26, 3pm
The Courier
17 hours ago
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- The Courier
Dundee's Premier Sports Cup fixtures revealed as Dee begin new campaign with home clash
Dundee will kick off the 2025/26 season at home to Championship Airdrieonians. The Diamonds have been regular opponents for the Dark Blues in recent seasons. Last term saw the Dee knock Airdrie out of both cup competitions with heavy Dens Park victories. They won 6-1 in the Premier Sports Cup and 4-0 in the Scottish Cup at the last 16 stage of both tournaments. The previous season saw Rhys McCabe's men win 1-0 at the Excelsior Stadium in the League Cup group stage. As well as Airdrieonians at home, Dundee will face Montrose at Dens Park in their final group stage fixture. Sandwiched between are two away days at League One Alloa Athletic and Lowland League outfit Bonnyrigg Rose. Bonnyrigg Rose v Alloa Athletic (3.00pm) Dundee v Airdrieonians (3.00pm) Airdrieonians v Bonnyrigg Rose (7.45pm) Alloa Athletic v Montrose (7.45pm) Alloa Athletic v Dundee (3.00pm) Montrose v Bonnyrigg Rose (3.00pm) Bonnyrigg Rose v Dundee (7.45pm) Montrose v Airdrieonians (7.45pm) Airdrieonians v Alloa Athletic (3.00pm) Dundee v Montrose (3.00pm)
The Courier
17 hours ago
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- The Courier
Dundee announce first pre-season friendly
Managerless Dundee have lined up their first friendly ahead of the 2025/26 season. The Dark Blues remain in the hunt to find Tony Docherty's successor after his sacking on May 19. Preparations, though, for the new season are still being made with the club's pre-season schedule being put together. The first match of the campaign is expected to be on July 12 in the Premier Sports Cup. They will kick off their pre-season at Arbroath two weeks before that. The newly-crowned League One champions will host the Dark Blues on Saturday, June 28. Kick off will be 3pm.
The Courier
17 hours ago
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- The Courier
Neil Lennon to kick off new Dunfermline Athletic era live on TV as first opponents revealed
Neil Lennon will kick off his new Dunfermline era with a money-spinning clash against Hearts live on television. The former Celtic and Hibernian boss has agreed a two-year deal to stay on as Pars boss after seeing out the season with the club on a short-term contract. He has talked about rebuilding the Fifers and bringing more entertainment for supporters after some disappointing times of late. And he will have to hit the ground running once the competitive action gets under way in the Premier Sports Cup. Dunfermline now know they will take on top seeds Hearts at Tynecastle in their opening Group E outing. The tie, which will also be a competitive debut in the Jambos dugout for new boss Derek McInnes, has been chosen for TV and scheduled for Saturday, July 12, with a 5.15 pm kick-off. The Pars then enjoy a break in the following midweek before travelling away from home again to face Dumbarton on July 19. Thereafter, the Fifers host Hamilton Accies on Tuesday, July 22, and conclude the group phase with another home meeting with Stirling Albion on July 26. Kilmarnock v Livingston, Stirling Albion v Hearts, Motherwell v Morton and St Mirren v Ayr United complete the games selected for TV so far. SPFL chief operating officer, Calum Beattie, said: 'We are delighted to be able to announce the fixtures and TV selections for the group stage of the Premier Sports Cup as we look forward to the start of the new season kicking off in July. 'In addition to the five matches selected for live coverage on Premier Sports, supporters will also have the opportunity to watch additional games via the Premier Sports app and we hope to be in a position to confirm those selections shortly.' It is four years since Dunfermline qualified for the knock-out stages of the League Cup, with the 2021/22 campaign seeing them beat Partick Thistle, Dumbarton and Stenhousemuir on their way to the second round. Last year, with just one goalkeeper on the books and a threadbare squad, they beat Spartans but then lost to Forfar, Livingston and Cove Rangers to crash out ignominiously. Lennon won the competition as a manager with Celtic in 2019/20 and as a player in 2000/01 and 2005/06. His last trip to Tynecastle was as manager was with Celtic when the Hoops won 2-0 in December 2019.
