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BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Martin on Aasgaard, Moore links & Panathinaikos
Head coach Russell Martin has been speaking to the media prior to the second leg of Rangers' Champions League second-round qualifier at are the key lines:Thelo Aasgaard and Hamza Igamane have not travelled with the squad, but Cyriel Dessers and Djeidi Gassama are fit and ready to hopes Aasgaard will be available for Saturday's trip to Motherwell but says "to risk him this early on [in the season] would be crazy".The Rangers boss is convinced his team "will be better" than they were in the first leg. "We'll have to be," he adds. On how he will approach the second leg, Martin says: "You have to try and win every single game, that has to be the mentality of our team".He is also demanding his players "display courage, discipline, aggression in the right areas, and intensity".And the Ibrox boss is "really confident" his players can handle a hostile reports linking Rangers with a move for Tottenham's Mikey Moore, Martin would not give anything away but says the youngster is a "really good player".
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo each homer in Angels' win over Rangers
Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo homered to help the Angels beat Texas 6-4 on Monday night, snapping the Rangers' six-game win streak. Kenley Jansen pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 19th save. The 37-year-old Jansen hasn't allowed an earned run in 16 consecutive appearances, the longest active streak in the American League and the third-longest of his career. Connor Brogdon (2-1) replaced Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz in the fifth and gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings. Kochanowicz, called up from triple-A Salt Lake earlier in the day, allowed two runs — none earned — in 4 2/3 innings. Newman's two-run shot opened the scoring in the third, and Zach Neto added an RBI double in the fifth. Josh Jung hit a solo homer and Jonah Heim had an RBI single for the Rangers. Josh Smith and Corey Seager scored when Adolis García reached on an error by right fielder Gustavo Campero, who bobbled a routine flyball. Jacob deGrom (10-3), who was 6-0 in his previous 10 starts, gave up five runs and seven hits with eight strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner has allowed at least one home run in five consecutive games in the same season for the first time in his 12-year career. Key moment: Ward's leadoff homer in the sixth gave the Angels the lead for good, and Rengifo added a two-run drive off reliever Jacob Webb to make it 6-3. Key stat: The Angels, who beat Seattle 4-1 on Sunday, have won back-to-back games for the first time since defeating Arizona on July 11 and 12. Up next: Patrick Corbin (6-7, 3.78 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for Texas on Tuesday against Yusei Kikuchi (4-7, 3.23) in the middle game of the series.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jack Butland reveals his Rangers reset and how he spent summer reminding himself of key message lost to 'overthinking'
After a turbulent season the Rangers keeper started this campaign off in top form against Panathinaikos Jack Butland has lifted the lid on his Rangers reset - and how he had to remind himself over the summer that he's a top goalkeeper. The Ibrox number one got the new campaign off to a flier with three crucial saves in Tuesday's Champions League qualifying win over Panathinaikos to put Gers in the driving seat ahead of Wednesday's second leg. It was an impressive return to form after a turbulent campaign that saw the former England international dropped following a series of high profile errors. Question marks hung over the 32-year-old's position under new boss Russell Martin. But he produced the answers in a man of the match display that has kept Rangers' £40million Champions League dream on course. And Butland said: 'I feel really refreshed, feel good, feel really positive about the season ahead. 'I had a really good summer, a lot of time to think about stuff, work on stuff, just to remind myself that I'm a good goalkeeper. 'I believe that I'm a top goalkeeper. Sometimes you can forget that when things get tough and you start to overthink. 'But I'm feeling in a great place, really looking forward to the season. I was really happy to be able to help on Tuesday night.' Rangers might have a two goal lead heading to Greece but Butland has warned the tie is far from over. The former Manchester United, Stoke and Birmingham keeper expects a red hot atmosphere in the Athens Olympic Stadium with overhead temperatures to match. And he is prepared for an onslaught from Rui Vitoria's side as they look to claw themselves back into the tie and keep the £40m Champions League dream alive. He said: 'Yeah, they will and they need to. Like I said, a lot of the work we've done is off the ball as well. We're going to have to be on it, off the ball, press them into difficult areas and do what we need to do. 'We were in St George's a few weeks back, it wasn't quite 40 degrees but it was hot enough. 'You know, we're not far off our holidays so the boys have had some heat in recent weeks so it shouldn't be too much of a test and we're certainly not going to use that as a concern. 'It's going to be difficult for both sides. Of course, as we do, we travel over there, we take our fans with us and we try and make a difference.' Despite his turbulent season, Butland played a big role in Rangers' march to the quarter final of the Europa League last season with huge displays home and away against Fenerbahce. He knows what it takes to get results in hostile environments away from home. And he said: 'A lot of tactics go out the window. "You've got to play the game, you've got to use your experience, you've got to manage the game, you've got to take the sting out of it, you've got to know when to get the ball back and play quick and when to kill the game and play it smart. 'All of that's going to come into it because this is not a league format, this is a knockout. 'We know what this week means and what we need to do and it will be really important that we get a result there and get through this time.'
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Conor Coady to Rangers transfer jolted by 'obvious' Leicester boss revelation as Mbuyamba pitch made
The push by the Glasgow giants to sign the experienced centre-back has dragged on throughout the summer Boss Marti Cifuentes admits Leicester City need to cut the size of their squad amid Rangers' interest in Conor Coady. The defender has been a target at Ibrox all summer and both the Scottish Premiership giants and Coady had been keen to make a deal happen in time for the Champions League qualification double-header against Panathinaikos. But the England cap remains in training with the Foxes as they prepares for the English Championship campaign after Premier League relegation. Cifuentes has praised the 32-year-old following his pre-season showings - and has kept Coady as his captain going into the new campaign. However, Cifuentes told BBC Radio Leicester that cash-strapped City would have to cut their cloth before the end of the window. The Spaniard said: 'It's very clear we have a lot of players in the squad. Definitely there is a lot of quality, but at the same time we need to understand that we need to trim this squad. 'At the moment we have 32 players which is quite a lot. It's not what I want. Everybody is aware is that the market, there's a lot of weeks until it's closed. A lot of things can happen. 'The important thing in these days is to learn from the players, to understand more what they can give to the team, what they can give to the idea, and take some decisions. 'What I know for sure is that I don't like to work with very big squads. 'I know the Championship and hopefully we're going to do very well in both cup competitions. "We're going to need enough players to rotate, to make sure everybody's ready during the season. You never know if you're going to have a bad period of injuries. 'At the same time, I'm a big believer that we have a fantastic academy so I want the young guys, even the ones who are not here today, that have a chance to train with us to show themselves, to hopefully have opportunities during the season. 'I think it's pretty obvious some changes will happen during the next weeks.' Xavier Mbuyamba is also reportedly on Rangers radar as the club search for defensive reinforcements. The Dutch defender has just helped FC Volendam return to the Eredivisie by winning the second division title. The 23-year-old - who was previously linked to Celtic back in 2023 - has entered the final year of his deal and is reportedly available for £450k this summer. And former Volendam star Kees Kwakma is baffled that the centre-back hasn't found a move - as he told suitors exactly what they will be getting. He told ESPN's Voetbalpraat: "It's striking that Xavier Mbuyamba still hasn't found a club. "He's a true, pure defender. He's very fit and still very young at 23. He's definitely an investment that can make a difference, so I expect things to move forward."
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Owen Beck sees transfer triggered by two key Liverpool decisions as Rangers receive final answer
The Light Blues were linked to the former Dundee loanee - but his long and short-term future won't be in Govan Owen Beck was one of the names to feature on Rangers' summer revolution wishlist. And Liverpool have now signed off on TWO key decisions over the fate of the left-back. Arne Slot has shown the faith he has in the 22-year-old left-back by handing him a new long-term deal at the English Premier League champions before sanctioning a temporary move away for the season ahead. But that won't be at Ibrox, with the defender moving to Derby County to reunite with former boss John Eustace for the campaign ahead after playing under him during a stint at Blackburn Rovers. We told previously how Beck was wanted back north of the border after a successful loan stint at Dundee previously - but that move hinged on one condition. Ridvan Yilmaz was that key factor and he remains on the books as things stand under Russell Martin. He has been linked constantly with a return to his homeland - but as yet, nothing has materialised on that front for a player who has struggled largly with injuries in Glasgow. Celtic also previously targeted the defender but his future in the short and long-term has now been determined as he admitted a stint at Derby is a 'no-brainer' He explained: "Obviously, I know the gaffer well from last year. "I spoke to him with that experience of working with him before in mind. It moved pretty fast and was a no-brainer for me. We built a really good connection. I feel like he got the best out of me. "When he called up and we had that conversation again where he was looking to bring me in, it was a no-brainer, really! "I enjoyed playing under him. As I said, I feel like he got the best out of me. I feel like he can get even more out of me this season, and I can push that step further." On his targets for the season ahead, he added: "First and foremost, I want to play games. I want to play and stay injury-free. "In the game, I'm going to set myself personal goals. Also, I'm sure the gaffer will have goals that he wants the team to achieve. "Hopefully, I can hit my personal goals and help the team achieve theirs too."
