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Mikey Moore opens up on tough start to life at Rangers

It’s been a tough start for Mikey Moore at Rangers to say the least. The 18-year-old joined the Ibrox club on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer and it’s certainly been an eye-opening experience so far. Moore bagged his first goal for the Light Blues in their comfortable 3-0 victory against Dundee at the weekend, making it three league wins in a row. There were reports that the young winger could have returned to Spurs as he was struggling for form and game time, but the exciting prospect was keen to set the record straight. Speaking after the win against the Dees, Moore opened up about his struggles in Glasgow and how he never had any intention of going back to his parent club this season. “I think a lot of stuff goes in the media, but I was never ready to go back. “I always knew that at some point it would change and I’ve changed it for myself a little bit in the last few weeks. “But I need to keep building and playing even better than I am, so I’m picking up goals and assists. “I said in midweek that I need to, so I’m happy with the goal on Sunday. “I’m feeling a lot more confident, I’m getting used to the league, used to my teammates and the manager has helped me a lot as well. “He’s come in and he’s given me confidence and belief in myself which has been good from him, so I’m excited to keep going. “I definitely feel as though we’re building momentum. “I think even in our performances, we’re playing better and we’re picking up points in the league, so we just need to keep building on that and taking it game by game because if we look too far ahead, then we might disrupt our performances.”

November 11, 2025

Dundee 0-3 Rangers: Gers Cruise to Victory at Dens Park

Rangers ran out convincing 3-0 winners over Dundee on Sunday afternoon, courtesy of goals from Nico Raskin, Mikey Moore and Djeidi Gassama. This result moves the Gers up to fourth in the Scottish Premiership table and secures a third straight win in the league for the Ibrox side as Danny Rohl’s continues his unbeaten start to his Rangers tenure. Dundee started the game brightly and it was the hosts who had the first opportunity of the match, midfielder, Ethan Hamilton saw an early free kick attempt from close range parried away by Jack Butland, after a clumsy foul from Mohamed Diomande, his strike was diverted out for a corner, Rangers managed to clear. However, Rangers had the lead just shy of the tenth minute mark, Nico Raskin was left completely unmarked inside the box which allowed him plenty of space as he rose highest to head beyond Jon McCracken in the Dundee goal following James Tavernier’s corner kick delivery. On the 15th minute, Rangers doubled their lead in quick succession. Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore received the ball in an attacking position before unleashing a powerful shot 20 yards from goal, Dundee goalkeeper John McCracken was unable to prevent it from going in as Moore celebrated his first goal for Rangers. Ever since Nico Raskin’s opener, Rangers took complete control of the game and had the Dundee defence pinned back for large spells, this would see Dundee change to a back four. Dundee enjoyed a spell of possession after this, Jack Butland was forced into punching a corner away from danger, Luke Graham’s follow up effort wasn’t of any worry for the Rangers defence. Mikey Moore thought he’d netted his second of the afternoon and Rangers’ third when he reacted fastest to a rebound, however after a lengthy VAR check, the goal was disallowed as Diomande was penalised for being offside in the build-up. Rangers went into the interval with a two-goal cushion, with Dundee unable to trouble Jack Butland so far. The second half seen Rangers make a triple change, with Youssef Chermiti, Connor Barron and Thelo Aasgaard all entering the field of play with Mohamed Diomande, Danilo and Bojan Miovski all making way. It was a quieter affair for certain spells throughout the second period with Rangers’ tempo dropping slightly, allowing Dundee to have more of the ball. Despite this, Danny Rohl’s men still had their fair share of chances, Thelo Aasgaard was eager to get on the scoresheet however, his long-range strike was well saved by McCracken in the Dundee goal. Shortly after, McCracken was on hand to deny Rangers a third, once again when he got down well to save DjeidiGassama’s low strike from inside the area. As the half went on, Dundee became increasingly frustrated at the lack of chances they were creating, which forced them into a triple change. This proved to have very littleeffect on proceedings as Rangers continued to restrict Dundee’s opportunities. Rangers were in disbelief that they hadn’t increased their advantage when McCracken made an excellent stop to push Nico Raskin’s headed attempt wide of goal. The Gers had to be patient for a third goal, but it eventually came in the 90th minute when Djeidi Gassama cut inside before unleashing an unstoppable strike beyond McCracken to secure the three points for his side. An excellent all round showing from Rangers this afternoon, they host Livingston at Ibrox after the international break while Dundee travel to Easter Road to take on Hibernian, in desperate needs of a win.

November 9, 2025

Celtic 3-1 Rangers: Extra Time Double Sends Celtic to League Cup Final

Celtic 3 – 1 Rangers Kenny (25′) McGregor (93′) Osmand (109′) Tavernier (81′ pen) Celtic will play St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup Final, after Martin O’Neill’s side edged out the ten men of Rangers in a dramatic Hampden clash. The game began frantically, as both sides wrestled for control of the cup tie. An early mistake from Nasser Djiga allowed Sebastian Tounekti into space on the Celtic left. John Souttar cleared his cross before Johnny Kenny could make contact. Tounekti was involved again in the 10th minute. Anthony Ralston’s low cross found its way to the Tunisian at the back post, but his first-time shot blazed over. Jack Butland denied Daizen Maeda’s shot in the 17th minute before Celtic had the ball in the back of the net moments later. A quick Callum McGregor free kick worked its way to Djiga in the box, the centre back’s clearance bounced off Nico Raskin and floated into the net. Luckily for Danny Rohl’s side, Maeda was deemed offside in the build-up. Youssef Chermiti fired wide from six yards in the 21st minute after Mohamed Diomande’s decisive pass, for Rangers’ best chance of the match, but Celtic broke the deadlock four minutes later. Kenny towered above the Rangers’ defence to head home Arne Engels’ corner kick. The goal was his third in two games, and it warranted Celtic’s positive start to the game. Kenny almost added to the lead minutes later, after breaking several challenges on the edge of the box, he blasted a strike, which Jack Butland blocked. Despite defending poorly in the first period, Rangers had two massive opportunities to equalise. Danilo’s clever reverse pass freed Raskin on the right edge of the box, but Kasper Schmiechel smothered his shot to keep the score at 1-0. Chermiti then ghosted in at the back post from Tavernier’s set piece, but couldn’t make a firm contact on the ball, as his volley poked wide. The Ibrox side’s afternoon went from bad to worse after Thelo Aasgaard caught Ralston high on the defender’s thigh, Nick Walsh gave the Norwegian his marching orders to reduce Rangers to ten men. Celtic could have been down to ten men themselves on the stroke of halftime. Auston Trusty made contact with Butland’s head after gathering the ball, but Nick Walsh opted for a yellow card, maintaining Celtic’s numerical advantage. Celtic continued to threaten at the start of the second period. Engels flashed a 25-yard strike past Butland’s goal in the 53rd minute as Martin O’Neill’s side looked to double their advantage. Another Engels corner was almost headed home by Benjamin Nygren a minute after, before Butland parried Ralston’s subsequent strike. Rangers did improve in the second period despite being a man down. Diomande flashed wide after Tavernier’s free kick as Rohl’s side tried to unsettle their opposition. Celtic should have gone two-nil ahead in the 67th minute. Marcelo Saracchi drove infield, flashing a cross to Nygren, who blazed over. James Forrest crashed a left-footed strike off the crossbar moments later. Liam Scales delivered a potential goal equaliser-saving tackle in the following moments to stop Djeidi Gassama from blasting at Schmiechel’s goal. Nick Walsh awarded Rangers a penalty in the 80th minute, after Ralston blocked Gassama’s shot with his arm. Tavernier made no mistake, slotting low to Schmiechel’s right, sending the blue side of Hampden into frenzy. The ten men had been up against it since Aasgaard’s dismissal, but had somehow dragged themselves back into the semi-final. Calum Osmand had an opportunity to regain Celtic’s lead after being slid through Forrest, but the youngster rolled his shot straight at Butland to keep the score level. Hatate could have sent Celtic to the final in injury time, he linked with Forrest on the right but blasted over Butland’s bar. Tierney’s deflected strike went behind with the last kick of the game. Calum McGregor rocketed Celtic into the lead at the start of extra time. Trusty laid off to the captain on the edge of the box, who crashed a strike past Butland from 25 yards. Gassama was sent clean through by Bojan Miovski in the 100th minute, after Schmiechel was alert to block his strike. Osmand sealed Celtic’s spot in the final in the final ten minutes, Kieran Tierney flashed a low cross for the substitute to slide home. Celtic: Schmeichel 6 Ralston 5 Trusty 7 Scales 7 Saracchi 7 McGregor 7 Engels 7 Nygren 7 Maeda 6 Kenny 8 Tounekti 6 Substitutes: Forrest 6 Hatate 6 Osmand 6 Balikwisha 5 Tierney 6 Rangers: Butland 5 Djiga 3 Souttar 6 Cornelius 6 Tavernier 6 Diomande 6 Raskin 7 Meghoma 7 Aasgaard 4 Danilo 5 Chermiti 3 Substitutes: Gassama 6 Moore 6 Miovski 6 Antman 5 Aarons 5 Rothwell 5

November 2, 2025

Danny Rohl has ‘big respect’ for interim Celtic boss Martin O’Neill

Danny Rohl says he has ‘big respect’ for interim Celtic boss Martin O’Neill ahead of the huge league cup semi-final clash this weekend. It’s been a chaotic October for both sets of the Old Firm as Rangers sacked Russell Martin at the start of the month, and Brendan Rodgers stunningly quit Celtic this week. Parkhead legend O’Neill returned to the club after 20 years and is now in charge on a short term basis as the Hoops look for Rodgers’ successor. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Hampden Park, the Light Blues’ head coach paid tribute to O’Neill and his managerial career. “Big respect to such a coaching career. I think this is always great as a manager when you work so long in this business and you are successful. “I’m just at the beginning of my career. I have a lot of work to do to come to this point and from this year. “But the good thing is we start at 0-0, different generations, and let’s see what we can bring with our teams in this game.” This will be the 36-year-old’s first taste of the Old Firm derby and he can’t wait to experience the intense atmosphere of the occasion. “Growing up, it was, of course, a world-famous game. In general, I think when you see such games on the TV then you always enjoy it because there’s always action, drama, intensity, goals, tight games, fighting spirit on the pitch. It’ll be a good one. “I can remember when Hansi Flick took over, our second game was at home to Borussia Dortmund – we won 4-0. “I think this is why we love this game, to be part of such a game. It’s all or nothing. You win, you come in the final, you lose, you’re out. I think everything is on for a great game. “At the moment, the positive energy is really back, the belief is there. “We could keep a great week with three wins in a row. I think it would be fantastic. “I can give my players a lot of ideas, but they’re really listening and they bring it with a good character on the pitch and I think it’s fantastic to see. But even we know it’s just two steps forward, not more.”

October 31, 2025

‘It’s a happy camp’ – Connor Barron bigs up the positive environment under Rohl

Rangers midfielder Connor Barron has been full of praise for new boss Danny Rohl and the changes he’s made since taking charge of the club. The Light Blues made it back-to-back Scottish Premiership wins last night as they defeated Hibernian 1-0 at Easter Road thanks to Danilo’s strike in the fifth minute. It’s been a disastrous start to the season for the Ibrox club as they sacked Russell Martin after 123 days but the tide appears to be turning in Govan under Rohl. Barron played a key part in the important win in the capital last night and spoke after the game about the positive atmosphere amongst the squad: “After the game at the weekend we just wanted to come into the Hibs game, get another three points and build a bit of momentum. “We’ve done that so it’s a happy camp and we’re all buzzing going forward into the weekend. “There’s been a real lift in the dressing-room, and wins help with that as well. “It’s positive in there and it’s important that we keep building momentum week on week and pick up as many points as we can. “Winning helps with everything so we just have to keep going and building that momentum.” Despite having a solid performance, the Scottish international fouled Junior Hoilett in the box at the 84th minute but Jack Butland saved the penalty and ensured Rohl’s men left Edinburgh with the victory. The 23-year-old paid tribute to the goalkeeper and how he always steps up in big moments for the group: “Jack always comes up with the big moments. “We needed him and he stepped up. He’s done it a lot and I owe him one for that. “Things happen in the game, obviously I was gutted (to give away the penalty) but you have to change your thinking really quickly. “You just have to hope Jack steps up and he did. “It was a real good team performance, we showed both sides of the game. “We attacked well I felt and had a real gritty side to us as well, which was nice to see because it’s not always going to be pretty in the league. “It was nice to come away with a good feeling.”

October 30, 2025

Hibernian 0-1 Rangers: Late Penalty Save Pushes Rohl’s Rangers to Third

Hibernian 0-1 Rangers Danilo (5′) Danilo’s first half strike secured back-to-back victories for Rangers, as they recorded their first away league clean sheet in 25 games. The home side threatened in the third minute, Nicky Cadden was released into acres of space on the left of the Rangers box, but Jack Butland blocked the fullback’s low strike. The visitors raced into the lead moments later. Danilo gathered a Youssef Chermiti square pass on the edge of the box and drilled a left-footed shot past the outstretched Raphael Sallinger. Sallinger had to react swiftly in the 8th minute, tipping Mikey Moore’s bouncing strike behind for a corner as the visitors searched for a second. Jayden Meghoma had enjoyed a positive opening 20 minutes; lots of Rangers’ good play came down his left side. Miguel Chaiwa replaced Chris Cadden, who was booked, and had faced a torrid time defending Meghoma’s attacking threat. Hibs almost responded on the half-hour mark. Grant Hanley rose from a corner and headed down towards the near post, but Jack Butland reacted quickly to tip it away. The home side is unbeaten in 16 home league games, but struggled to create clear-cut chances in the opening period. John Beaton blew his whistle to bring an even first half to a halt, but it was Danny Rohl’s side who had come up with the crucial moment so far at Easter Road. Hibs looked for an immediate equaliser in the second half. Chaiwa worked his way to the byline, flashing a low cross which Thibault Klidje couldn’t force home. The second half had lacked chances, and Gray rolled the dice with a triple substitution, including the introduction of Martin Boyle, who has eight goals against Rangers. Hibs were awarded a penalty in the 85th minute. Connor Barron collided with Junior Hoilett in the box after James Tavernier’s slip. But Butland got down low to his right with a strong hand to divert Jamie McGrath’s penalty, and maintain the visitors’ slender advantage. The second half had lacked clear chances, but the save felt like a massive moment for the Ibrox side. Hibs threatened again in injury time. Chaiwa delivered a whipped cross from the right, and substitute Josh Campbell powered a header inches wide. The win was Rangers’ first clean sheet in 25 away league matches. The win lifts Rohl’s side into third place; they face Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon. Defeat Hibs breaks their run of two straight league wins; they travel to Livingston on Saturday afternoon. Hibernian: Sallinger 6 Bushiri 6 Hanley 6 Iredale 6 C Cadden 5 Mulligan 6 Barlaser 6 N Cadden 6 McGrath 6 Klidje 5 Bowie 5 Substitutes: Chaiwa 6 Hoilett 6 Boyle 6 Youan 6 Rangers: Butland 7 Djiga 6 Souttar 6 Cornelius 6 Aarons 6 Meghoma 7 Raskin 6 Barron 7 Moore 6 Danilo 7 Chermiti 6 Substitutes: Tavernier 6 Gassama 6 Aasgaard 6

October 29, 2025

Brann 3-0 Rangers: Rohl Suited but Gers Booted in Norway

Brann 3-0 Rangers Kornvig (40′) Sørensen (55′) Holm (79′) Danny Rohl endured defeat in his opening game at the Rangers helm, as Norway’s SK Brann sprinted to a comfortable Europa League victory in Bergen. The new manager opted for two changes from the side who started Saturday’s draw against Dundee United. Nasser Djiga and Youssef Chermiti replaced Bojan Miovski and Derek Cornelius, as the new Ibrox manager urged his team to, “stick together” in his prematch interview with TNT Sports. The home side enjoyed a comfortable opening half, taking the lead in the 40th minute. Bard Finne raced onto a well-timed through ball which split the Rangers defence, his scuffed strike kindly broke into the path of Emil Kornvig who bundled home. Chermiti had missed a huge opportunity earlier in the game. Joe Rothwell’s clipped ball dropped kindly into the striker’s path, but the Portuguese could only glance his header into Mathias Dyngeland’s hands. Rohl would have hoped for a brighter start to the second half, but Brann picked up where they left off in the first, adding another goal in the 54th minute. Bard Finne was again involved, producing a whipped freekick from the left for Jacob Sørensen to head home. Noah Holm controlled a left sided cross in the 79th minute, slamming home the third and final blow for the visitors. The performance would have served a reality check for Rohl, simply put, he has a huge job to turn the Ibrox side’s fortunes. The result leaves Rangers winless in their opening three matches, they return to Scottish Premiership action on Sunday against Kilmarnock. Brann: Dyngeland, De Roeve (Hansen 78′) Knudsen, Helland, Dragsnes, Kornvig, Sorensen (Sande 78′) Gudmundsson, Finne (Haaland 68′) Mathisen (Pedersen 68′) Holm (Remmem 85′) Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Djiga (Cornelius 76′) Meghoma, Raskin, Rothwell (Barron 64′) Antman (Moore 56′) Aasgaard (Miovski 64′) Gassama, Chermiti (Danilo 76′)

October 23, 2025

‘I think everything is still to play for’ – Andrew Cavenagh backs Gers for title challenge

Andrew Cavenagh believes Rangers can still get back into the Scottish Premiership title race, despite being 13 points behind leaders Hearts. The Ibrox club unveiled their new Head Coach Danny Rohl yesterday after a lengthy managerial search. It’s not been the start the 49ers were hoping for as the Light blues currently sit sixth in the table with one league win in eight games. The Gers sacked Russell Martin after 123 days in charge of the club as the Englishman only managed to win five out of 17 games in all competitions. CEO Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell have felt the wrath of the Rangers faithful with a chunk of the blame going towards the pair for the dismal start to the season. However, the Ibrox chairman backs Thelwell and Stewart and believes the club as a whole need to stick together. He told Sky Sports News: “They do have our full backing. They’ve made mistakes just like Paraag (Marathe) and I have. “When you make a mistake, you need to own it, you need to rectify it, you need to improve, and that goes for the two of them. “It goes for Paraag, it goes for me, and it goes for everybody in the club, and moving forward, that same group, meaning everybody in the club, including the four that I just named, are also accountable.” In terms of the title race, Cavenagh added that there is still time for the Govan club to salvage their league campaign: “I think everything is still to play for. “We have dug ourselves a hole in the league without a doubt, eight behind across town and further behind top of the table, but we can still do everything in the league. “We can still do everything for both cups, and again, we have a little bit of a hole in Europe with two losses out of two matches, but six to go, so I think everything is still in front of us.” Rohl’s first game in charge is in the Europa League against Brann then back to domestic action against Kilmarnock in the league this Sunday at Ibrox.

October 22, 2025

Danny Rohl officially unveiled as new Rangers Head Coach

Danny Rohl has officially been unveiled as Rangers’ new Head Coach joining on a tw0-and-a-half-year deal. It was a lengthy process the Light Blues had gone through to find a replacement for Russell Martin but they have finally got their man in Rohl, who withdrew himself from the process last week. Over the weekend, talks broke down between the Gers board and Kevin Muscat, which led to the German coming back into the frame. The 36-year-old’s only managerial job role in the game was with Sheffield Wednesday, where he was able to keep them in the English Championship under extremely difficult financial circumstances. Rohl has worked with Ralph Hasenhuttl at Southampton and Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich and was his number two for the Germany national team. The Zwickau-born coach addressed the Scottish media for the first time today and believes winning games is the most important thing at the Gers before thinking about playing attractive football: “I’m really looking forward to being part of this amazing football club. We want to win, we need wins because we want to turn around the position at the moment. “I am looking for an ambitious club, a club that is wanting more. This club has everything for all these goals. “My job is clear. My focus is on my person, what I can bring to this football club. We want to create chances, we want to create goals. We want to defence as a team. “We have to win games then we can speak about playing attractive football.” Rohl says that there is huge potential in the squad and it doesn’t phase him if he was first, second or third choice for the Ibrox club, only thing that matters to him is that he’s here now: “We need wins in a row. I see so much potential. “If you can bring the squad together with your style of football then you will go in a fantastic direction. “You can be the first, the second or the third choice. The important thing is to win games. I cannot tell you which choice I am. I am here. “I’m very well prepared over the last 16 years to be here now. I really enjoy to have such supporters behind you. “In this business, you have not too much time. Pressure in the business is usual. “I look from game to game now, to prepare the team, to pick the right players. I need all the players. “I’m looking forward to the future.” Rohl’s first game in charge is in the Europa League away from home against Brann as the Govan club look try and get their European campaign back on track.

October 21, 2025

‘Its Another New Challenge – and We’ll be Ready’ – Rodgers on Arriving Muscat

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says that he is ready to take on Kevin Muscat as the Australian looks set to be announced as the new Rangers. Muscat, currently managing in China with Shanghai Port, is said to be close to agreeing a deal which would see him move to Ibrox at the close of the Chinese domestic season, with his side retaining their two point lead at the summit today with a 4-3 win away at Qingdao Hainiu. Steven Gerrard turned down the opportunity to take the reigns in Govan for a second time, and former Sheffield Wednesday gaffer Danny Rohl pulled himself out of contention earlier this weekend. Muscat, who won a treble with Rangers as a player, is now the firm favourite to replace axed Russell Martin and become the NINTH Rangers manager to be in the opposing dugout from Rodgers across his two spells at Celtic. “I don’t know him that well, but I came across him a few times when I was at Liverpool.” Rodgers said at his press conference. “He’s done a really good job in the teams that he’s been at in Asia, and if he’s to be the new manager coming in, it’s another challenge and as I said for us, we’ll be ready for it.” Muscat has won league titles in Australia with Melbourne Victory, and in Far-East Asia with Yokohama Marinos of Japan, and current side Shanghai Port of China. The Chinese season ends in 4 weeks, with Muscat expected to arrive after then with Neil McCann as his assistant. Steven Smith will take charge of the Light Blues fixture at home to Dundee United this weekend as Rangers sit eighth in the table with eight points, nine behind rivals Celtic and eleven behind league leaders Hearts.

October 18, 2025

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