Andy Newport
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🗞 Sports writer for the @Daily_Record @Record_Sport covering @SPFL and @ScotlandNT ⚽️ Dad to Georgie and Izzie 👭🏻 Views my own. I don’t write the headlines
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The folk claiming Chiellini should have been sent off for his tug on Saka are the type who wear shinnies at 5s
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Euan Anderson’s inability to draw the Var air box thingy bothers me far more than it should
🔴RED CARD!
Graeme Shinnie is sent off for Aberdeen after a VAR check. Correct call?🔽
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When was the last time you drove past a park or a patch of spare grass and saw kids playing football on it? That’s how everyone played when I was young. We’re raising a generation who believe you have to hire a 5-a-side park for them to play
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Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard pays tribute to Gerard Houllier, the man who gave him his first-team debut
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Steven Gerrard when asked who he'd like in the Europa League draw: “I wouldn’t mind going and parking the bus at Old Trafford!”
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Scottish Government rejected a bid to allow 10,000 Rangers fans inside Ibrox to witness Saturday's trophy presentation, PA can reveal.
Club made the offer last month in hope it would convince supporters to stay away from Ibrox as Steven Gerrard's team celebrated with trophy
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Steven Gerrard promises title picture with Walter Smith when former Rangers boss is back on his feet
“Listen, I’ve gone on record many times about how special he is, not just as a manager but as a man. Unfortunately, he’s been unwell of late and it’s a shame because I would…
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🚨BREAKING - Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela will miss this summer's European Championships after Uefa reject his appeal against a 10-game ban for racially abusing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara
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Spoke to Sasa Papac for today's paper about 2008. This is what he said about Walter Smith:
"This is how I describe Walter - he was the most important man in my life. I don't just speak about football. I mean in general.
"He was a man of such a high level, a real gentleman."
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Steven Gerrard on MoM Steven Davis: "Special footballer. If anyone would have had an excuse today to be a little bit flat it would have been Steven Davis. Two international games, travelling at his age. But he doesn’t use excuses. He goes out, does the job. Top-class individual"
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Slavia boss Jindrich Trpisovsky on
@therealgreegsy1
wonder save: “I don’t remember such a genius save. I would say it is even better than the legendary save of Gordon Banks. I have to say that I have never seen a better save. I can’t understand it.”
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Craig Levein was in playful mood (again) today. Asked to give his response to another weekend of refereeing controversy he said: “The 20-yard box? We're going to get one of them down at Tynecastle. Brilliant, eh?”
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard confirms Alfredo Morelos missed today’s friendly win over Oxford with groin injury but says Colombian will be in squad to face St Joseph’s on Tuesday. Also confirms that there is no option to buy in Ross McCrorie’s Portsmouth loan move
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If Goldson plays at least 20 mins vs Aberdeen on Saturday, he will have racked up 5,000 minutes of action this season having not missed a single second. Not bad for a lad who had to have heart surgery four years ago
From the operating table to the winner's podium - Goldson looks back on his four-year journey following heart scare that threatened his career
"From getting told I might never play football again to being in the position I am - I'm fortunate”
PA copy:
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Ryan Kent says it’s a “possibility” he will stay at Rangers next season
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Steven Gerrard on Joe Aribio: "I absolutely loved Joe Aribo - for a couple of reasons.
"He never sulked when he wasn't in the XI and he was positive around the dressing room.
"When I asked him to do a job he was more than ready.
"He epitomised everything we were about in the...
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Steven Gerrard confirms Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Joe Worrall on a year long loan from Nottingham Forest
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Jamaica boss Paul Hall tells
@Record_Sport
he left Kemar Roofe out at Rangers striker’s own request
“Kemar would have been one of the first names on my list. However, Kemar had indicated that he needs to to fully recover from his last injury. Hence his absence from the squad."
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Steven Gerrard confirms Borna Barisic back in Rangers squad ahead of Sunday's trip to Hearts
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Five years ago tonight
@andrewrobertso5
was part of a Queen’s Park side beaten 2-0 at Annan. Now he’s on his way to Champions League semis. Astonishing
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Ryan Jack was released from hospital on Sunday night. Discharged after few hours with no major concerns. However he will now have to go through a series of concussion tests similar to the return-to-play protocols used in rugby before he will be given OK to face Maribor on Thurs
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Asked about tackle on Morelos, Gerrard said: “I don't want to make headlines and say a kid should have got this or that. But I'd be very interested to see what the decision would've been from the officials had the shoe been on the other foot and Alfredo had made that tackle.”
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Steven Gerrard, speaking to
@SkySports_Keith
, has shrugged off Derby interest.
“I’m delighted to be the Rangers manager, I’m managing one of the biggest football clubs you can manage so nothing has changed in terms of my focus.”
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Steven Gerrard on the atmosphere at Ibrox tonight: "You saw the place at the end and there wasn’t a prouder man in the building than me. One of the reasons I took the job was the support. From the outside, I could see the pain and disappointment. I wanted to come in and help...
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Understand Lille have submitted a bid for Alfredo Morelos but it is a mile off what Rangers are looking for and that as far as Rangers are concerned right now, no further talks are planned
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Steven Gerrard shrugs off sectarian chants from Aberdeen support
"I think it was my turn against Aberdeen. But I’m fine. Words have never hurt me. I’ve had a lot abuse at a lot of stadiums but I’m totally fine with that."
➡️PA copy:
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Itten and Hagi's goals give Rangers a 2-0 win over Poznan to ensure Steven Gerrard's team win their Europa League group.
They'll now be seeded for Monday's draw while tonight's win is also worth £1.4million in prizemoney - £515k for standard win bonus and £900k for topping group
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Clean sweep for Rangers in the
@scottishfwa
player of the year nominees. Shortlist - James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Steven Davis, Allan McGregor
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Letter from Rangers chief executive Stewart Robertson to government official
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BREAKING - Press Association understands referee John Beaton has called in police after being targeted with threatening online messages in the wake of last weekend's Old Firm clash. He has been bombarded with abusive texts from trolls after his contact details were leaked online
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Understand Matt Polster has been told he will not be leaving Rangers on loan this month. Had been expecting to be sent out on loan but has played his way back into Steven Gerrard’s plans with Sunday’s display v Hearts. Copy running on PA wire
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Steven Gerrard has wished former Rangers boss Walter Smith well in his recovery from illness.
"Everyone at the club wishes Walter well. He still plays a massive part at this club, he's an iconic figure. He's someone I've got a close relationship with...
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Rangers now the first Scottish side to open a top-flight campaign with 6 clean sheets since 1906.
SG: "It's a great accolade and players deserve a lot of credit for it. But it's not clean sheet records I want. I want success for the club at end of the season. That's main target"
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Fernando Ricksen’s former club Fortuna Sittard release Rangers inspired kit to mark 5th anniversary of his passing. The strip, which will raise funds for MND charities, will be worn tonight against Ajax in Amsterdam and bears the words “never give up”
This one is for you Fernando,
𝓦𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝔀𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓲𝓽 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓭𝓮.
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SFA director Gary Hughes will step down on Wednesday following row over 2006 interview in which he referred to Rangers fans as the ``great unwashed'', SFA have confirmed
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Steven Gerrard on his decision to leave out Alfredo Morelos for Rangers' win over Killie
"For me it was pretty simple. We need players who work hard every single day & who are ready and focused for the challenges coming up. I only want players who are hungry for the shirt and...
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Graeme Murty admits he's unsure if he'll make move into management as nothing compares to working for Rangers: "I don't know where I could go that would give me the same feeling this place does. Nothing compares to this place because it is singular. It's out there on it's own"
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Steven Gerrard, who declared he would not sell Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos even for £50m in January pre-match, says after the Colombian’s record-breaking brace in Rotterdam: “Do you believe me now? He’s not for sale at any price!”
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won’t be this weekend but I’ll make it my business to make sure that I have a picture with Walter Smith, myself and that cup.”
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Steven Gerrard says referee John Beaton has apologised to him for failing to award Rangers a penalty for Lewis Ferguson’s foul on Alfredo Morelos during tonight’s 2-2 draw at Pittodrie
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Nigeria out of the AFCON. Big boost for Rangers to have both Kemar Roofe and Jor Aribo back in contention for the Old Firm game next month
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Steven Gerrard after seeing Rangers set new Scottish clean-sheet record with their 25th shut-out of season
“I think the boys have got an opportunity not just to be champions but to leave a legacy from the season. “People will remember this....
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If Rangers hold on to this result it will be their first away win in Europe since beating Sporting Lisbon on their way to the 2008 UEFA Cup final
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Pre Seville boost for Rangers, Uefa confirm they will be in blue for the Europa League final
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SG: "What I can do is guarantee the fans that every bit of effort/energy from myself, Mark Allen and recruitment team is going in to make Rangers a winning team. My confidence hasn't changed that I can make that happen – but it won't happen overnight. Rome wasn't built in a day"
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Scottish Government rejected bid to allow 10,000 Rangers fans inside Ibrox for Saturday's trophy presentation
Stewart Robertson: "We are keen to ensure that we minimise risk of crowds gathering outside the stadium and Glasgow on the day."
PA exclusive:
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Steven Gerrard on his new deal: "The club approached me a week to 10 days ago about a new deal. It was a pretty simple decision. I want to stay around. I'm happy here. I'm as hungry and determined to get the good days back here as I ever was. Talks have been pretty straight...
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Kenny Dalglish to Jurgen Klopp on Sky: “I think your dad must be on our side during the war because you seem like a scouser to me”
😂😂😂😂
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Steven Gerrard plans to give
@morelos2106
a new deal after warning Bordeaux against returning with a fresh bid for the striker: "For me, I want him to stay. I want him to sign a new deal on improved terms and help us be successful moving forward. The message to Bordeaux is...
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Just home from Ibrox. Game totally overshadowed by what happened at the end. Steven Gerrard spoke powerfully after the game and was bang on with his point. If Kudela said what is claimed, Uefa must throw the book at him. Anything else is a shocking dereliction of duty
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Steven Gerrard bites back at Ryan Porteous after full-time bust-up
“I think Porteous was saying that Tav’s a bad loser which I think is a bit cheap coming from him. He got sent off for a really bad tackle when he was losing 3-0 against us here last season."
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Contacted Police Scotland to confirm if they had received Slavia's official complaint but force says as things stand they have still yet to hear from either club and the statement they released earlier today stands.
Police Scotland statement on
@Rangers
v
@slavia_eng
"No reports of criminality have been made by either club in connection with last night's match. Police Scotland has contacted club officials & assured them should any allegation be received it will be investigated thoroughly"
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Rangers defender Gareth McAuley awarded MBE in Queen’s birthday honours
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Scotland and Ireland fans joining together at Hampden for a rendition of "England's going down"
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Gerrard also picked out Ryan Jack for high praise: "As a midfielder, I was jealous of Ryan Jack’s performance tonight. It was stunning. This is a kid who missed six months at the back end of last season. I am delighted with Ryan’s performance."
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BREAKING: Rangers v Napoli pushed back 24 hrs to Wednesday. Napoli fans won't be permitted to attend and "as a matter of sporting fairness" Rangers’ fans will not be authorised for return leg in Naples.
"UEFA urges fans not to travel & to respect this extraordinary situation"
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So I ordered this 9 months ago, just arrived...
Izzie Karen Newport
8lbs 5oz
Mum and baba doing just swell
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🏴Rangers keeper Jack Butland has been handed a major England incentive after being told he IS in running for a dream Euros recall
🧤England goalie coach Martyn Margetson tells
@Record_Sport
Butland "definitely" on Southgate's radar
More here:
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have liked to have had him in the stadium on Saturday and have shared a photograph with him - but that time will come. It will be a special moment for me because Walter has really gone out of his way for me so the very least I can do is to share that moment with him. Sadly, it…
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Goldson on current measures to tackle racisim: “It never will get eradicated because there are so many token gestures out there. I'll be honest, taking a knee – token gesture from the higher authorities to make it look like they are doing something to help. But they are not...
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🥇Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has been voted as the winner of the 2021 William Hill Manager of the Year Award by the Scottish Football Writers' Association
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Uncapped trio Billy Gilmour, Nathan Patterson and David Turnbull have called up for the first time by Scotland boss Steve Clarke for this summer's European Championships.
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Understand there have been no contact between Rangers and Jack Wilshere so far but source close to the former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder say he would be willing to consider move to Ibrox
Story running on PA wire now
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BREAKING: Douglas Park has been placed in interim charge of the Rangers board after Dave King confirmed he has stepped down as chairman.
More to follow
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Rangers fans unveil banner marking 50th anniversary of former striker Sam English's death
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Gerrard on summer recruitment plans: “For me, it’s always about fixing the roof when the sun is shining rather than waiting for problems. There will be more still to be added and, come the end of June, when we get back together again, we’ll be full of energy, ready to go again”
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Jose Cifuentes flying into Scotland tomorrow. Will sign a four year deal with Rangers
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It’s moments like tonight that make me feel so proud and make it feel worthwhile. I’m glad I signed up to it. I wanted nights like this. But to see my players celebrating with the 47000 fans at the end, it was emotional. I was so proud to be the manager of this club out there.”
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Someone make sure Andy Halliday doesn’t get his phone again…
🏅 An emotional Allan McGregor taking home the Player of the Year, voted for by you, our loyal supporters.
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Say what you want about VAR but if your 3-0 up and draw then you’ve got no one to blame but yerself
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Steven Gerrard on Rangers prospects ahead of new season: "We need more. I've told the club that, I've been honest and open with what I feel we need. In terms of where we are at from a financial point of view, they are questions for other people, but I have made it quite clear...
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Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has been named SPFL player of the year
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Rangers say they are shocked to see defender Jon Flanagan “singled out” for retrospective action after Sunday's Old Firm clash while Celtic's Jozo Simunovic has escaped punishment.
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Cedric Itten in line to make his Rangers debut v St Mirren on Sunday but Kemar Roofe unlikely to feature
Steven Gerrard tells PA: "The game might come too soon for Kemar. He still needs a bit of conditioning. He's still a 7/10 days behind the squad in terms of general fitness"
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Steven Gerrard welcomes Alfredo Morelos' return to form in Rangers win over St Mirren: “He'll be delighted with the goal. I had a feeling it was about to come. He was unlucky against St Johnstone & Hibs. You can’t keep him down forever. That will do his confidence world of good”
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Steven Gerrard on Rangers' equaliser: "It was a decent delivery and it is about who reacts the quickest. Ianis has gambled. You expect one of your attacking players to go and score but it was big, super Fil, the prolific centre-half from Sweden"
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Steven Gerrard on Jordan Jones display v Motherwell
“That’s the Jordan Jones I want to see and I won’t accept anything less than that because those are his attributes and if he brings that to the table he’s going to be a big help to us.”
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Jim McIntyre after his side's 4-0 defeat to Rangers: “To give away a goal in the fourth minute from a free-kick was just schoolboy from us. After that, I thought Rangers movement was sensational, they fed off our mistakes. All in all it wasn’t a good night for us.”
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Gerrard on Rangers debutant Leon Balogun:
“He was outstanding. We trusted him to go in for a debut but this is one of the toughest places to come for an away game. But he's just had a round of applause from the players because they realise how tough a debut it was."
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Understand that Greg Docherty has been reassured he remains part of Steven Gerrard's long-term plans. Will be allowed to go out on loan but it is being viewed as a developmental exercise. No decision made on next move
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Tributes outside Ibrox this morning to the 66 fans who lost their lives at the Old Firm game on January 2, 1971
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Philippe Clement on Cyriel Dessers
“He wants to die for the shirt”
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Confirmation Ryan Kent will face no further punishment for his red card v Lyon
Spokesperson for the French Football Federation tells PA: "The French Federation do not plan to report the red card to the SFA"
Kent now free to face Aberdeen & St Mirren as well as Nice tomorrow
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Rangers legend Colin Stein admits he's still struggling to deal with pain caused by Ibrox disaster 50 years on
"It’s a sad time for me and still brings back a lot of bad memories. It’s still in my heart after all these years"
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Rangers midfielder
@Gregdocherty96
tells PA:
💪"I'm in a stronger position to return to Ibrox after Shrewsbury loan"
🐺"Scoring against Premier League Wolves gave me confidence"
🎯"My number one aim is to return to Rangers and be a success"
PA copy:
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Swedish league chief Mads Enquist on Sweden's bumper TV deal that sees all 240 matches screened live
“The more we’re televising our league, the more people we see coming to the arenas. This year, touch wood, we’re going to have our strongest ever year in the stands"
EXCLUSIVE! Rangers and Aberdeen's TV squabble gets fresh perspective as Swedish chief disputes Dave Cormack's doomsday scenario | Andy Newport
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Took his chance against Dundee United at Ibrox and hasn’t looked back. Looks a different player to the one short on confidence last term. His energy is key the way this Rangers team suffocate opponents in midfield
"Loving it! I always do. Football is the greatest gift that anybody has ever gave me.
"A club this size on nights like this, it's very memorable."
It's easy to see how much it means for Scott Arfield to represent Rangers ❤️💙
🎙
@Sports_EmmaD
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Understand
@Gregdocherty96
would prefer loan to Sunderland if he's to leave Rangers this month. Midfielder still feels he has future at Ibrox and reckons Black Cats offer best chance for him to prove himself to Steven Gerrard. Charlton have also registered an interest
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Gerrard says Rangers do not require another squad overhaul this summer but added: "We need some bits of magic, some marquee players to add to what we've got if we're to go to another level.”
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard and midfielder Scott Arfield have been named Premiership manager and player of the month for April
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Dave King refusing to give up on bid to return as Rangers chairman
He's challenged Ibrox board to let fans decide who runs the club - by putting it to EGM vote
“That way we can leave it to supporters for once to decide who they want to run their club”
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Gio Van Bronckhorst hopeful Alfredo Morelos will be back for next week’s Champions League salvage mission with RUSG
“Yeah that’s realistic. He’s been training with us for quite some time and is getting sharper every day.
“Hopefully he will continue and will be there next week.”
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