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Greg Docherty cleans up at Shrewsbury Town fans' awards night By Lewis Cox | Shrewsbury Town FC | Published: 1 hour ago Loanee Greg Docherty was the big winner at Shrewsbury Town In the Community supporters’ end of season awards. The Rangers midfielder was voted player of the year by the Away Travel Club, the Family Stand and the Official Supporters’ Club. He picked up his trophies as Sam Ricketts’ first-team squad attended last night’s ceremony at Montgomery Waters Meadow. Docherty has been a big hit since arriving from Ibrox and his 10 goals have played a key part in Shrewsbury preserving their League One status. https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2019/05/01/greg-docherty-cleans-up-at-shrewsbury-town-fans-awards-night/

He might have done had he been playing against youths? I am a big fan of Middleton and was expecting more from him, although nobody can argue with his brilliant goals tonight

Thought Middleton was rubbish until he scored 2 cracking goals!

The ref sstops play to give a foul as we are breaking away! then gives a free kick to them that never was a foul and they score from it

St Pats coaching staff nearly blew that for them with their time wasting tactics!

Fuxsake!!!!!!

WOW! what a strike

Terrible antics by the St Pats players, coached & instructed to waste time right from the kick off in the 2nd half!

Getting bossed in this match

2-0 down so far!!!

Greg Docherty says he wants to kick-start Rangers career amid Hibs interest SunSport exclusively revealed last night that the Easter Road club will lead the chase for Docherty IF Gers decide to sell him this summer. GREG DOCHERTY insists he is heading back to Ibrox stronger than ever as he looks to kick-start his Rangers career. The ex-Hamilton youngster joined his boyhood heroes in a £675,000 switch 18 months ago - but faced disappointment when Steven Gerrard broke the news he would struggle for action this term. The 22-year-old midfield ace refused to sulk, however, taking the brave decision to leave Ibrox behind as he joined Shrewsbury on loan. And Docherty - who SunSport exclusively revealed is being chased by Hibs - has made the most of the opportunity. On Saturday he should make his 50th and final appearance for the Sky Bet League One outfit against Walsall as he brings the curtain down on his season-long stint at New Meadow. As well as clocking up the half-century of games, the 22-year-old has netted 10 goals and created 11 more for the Shrews to date. Now he hopes those numbers will have Gerrard sitting up and taking notice as he looks to force his way back into the Rangers manager's plans. Docherty said: "Overall it's been a good period for me. I feel I've played well, I've matured and I actually feel like I'm a different player to the one who came down in the summer. "Off the pitch there's been difficult moments - we changed manager twice this season - but I've come out the back of it stronger. "I feel the whole thing has benefited me massively. I don't think I could've made more of the opportunity. "Things were up and down last year when I signed for Rangers and looking ahead, I decided I didn't want to be in the same position this summer as I was last pre-season. "I wanted to be in a much stronger position. Saturday against Walsall will be my 50th game of the campaign. "It was me who suggested going out on loan because I wanted to prove I was willing to better myself and my stance at the club. "So there's no doubt I'm going back in a stronger position having played so many games. "I know I'm not going back to Ibrox to walk straight into the team. I'll have to fight for my place. "But having so many games behind me shows I can withstand the rigours of a hard season. If I have to wait and bide my time, I will. "My number one aim is still to go back to Rangers and be a success. I signed for them for a reason - because I want to play for Rangers. "This summer I'll try to control all I can, give my all and show I want to be there for a long time. I'm going back to give it a right go." Docherty's performances helped Sam Rickett's side keep their place in England's third tier. But it is his displays in big FA Cup ties against Stoke and eventual semi-finalists Wolves that he believes prove he can cut it at Ibrox. "I've played a lot of games - and some big ones too," he said. "We played Stoke twice in the FA Cup (and) also took Wolves to a replay. "They were high-profile games and I feel I contributed and did myself justice in them. "Against Stoke, I set up the winner then I scored the opener in the first game against a Wolves side doing well in the Premier League. "For me personally, it was great to know I could compete with these types of players. We took both clubs to a replay when they were putting out strong sides. "You just have to look at how far Wolves got to see how seriously they were taking the competition. They were looking to win it so the fact we did so well against them gave me confidence." Rangers have been keeping a close eye on Docherty during his time down south, with loans manager Billy Kirkwood making regular trips to Shropshire to catch him in action. He added: "It's nice to know they have been keeping tabs on me. "Now I can go play my final game this weekend, enjoy my summer then look to get down to work once pre-season starts." https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4186052/greg-docherty-says-he-wants-to-kick-start-rangers-career-amid-hibs-interest/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1556633309

TONIGHT’S City of Glasgow Cup final between Rangers and Celtic at Parkhead will be shown LIVE on RangersTV! Subscribers worldwide will be able to watch the match for no additional cost, while you can also ‘pay per view’ for £5.99. Coverage of tonight’s game will start shortly before kick-off, which is at 7pm. https://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/glasgow-cup-live-on-rtv/

It is mate, it's up now.

Can't see this advertised on Rangers TV??

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken ‘urged SNP colleagues to smear Celtic-supporting Labour rival’ with snaps of him in Rangers directors’ box Leaked screengrabs from a private Facebook group for Glasgow's Nats councillors suggest she targeted Frank McAveety - at the height of a public rammy over plans for a 'fanzone' opposite Ibrox. THE boss of Scotland's biggest council urged her SNP colleagues to smear a Celtic-supporting Labour rival with snaps of him in the Rangers directors’ box, it was claimed last night. Leaked screengrabs from a private Facebook group for Glasgow's Nats councillors suggest Susan Aitken targeted Frank McAveety - at the height of a public rammy over plans for a 'fanzone' opposite Ibrox. Ms Aitken had claimed last September that Mr McAveety was "exploiting sectarian division” after he called for transparency over a council knock-back to the plan by Rangers chiefs. But the leaked Facebook chat - said to be posted around the same time - shows Ms Aitken posted snaps of Mr McAveety at Ibrox and said: “Oh, and if anyone feels getting these nice photos of Frank McAveety enjoying hospitality in the Rangers directors box out there...” Last night, a council source said: “This is a blatant attempt to smear Frank McAveety to make out his questions about the fanzone row were motivated by him being in with Rangers board. "The photo was actually taken in December 2015 at a Rangers vs Hibs match in the championship. "Frank was council leader at the time and had been invited to a match - simple as that. "That’s what happens when you’re council leader - with both Celtic and Rangers. "Frank is actually a Celtic fan. This is the lowest, most dirty form of politics from Aitken, and using the Old Firm like this given sectarian tensions in the city is deeply irresponsible.” Last night, insiders confirmed the Facebook post was genuine. But a source close to Ms Aitken claimed the message to fellow councillors was a "joke". Last year, Rangers said last year they had been unfairly refused permission to use council-owned pitches to host entertainment before matches. The plan for 2,000 fans to be accommodated on council-owned pitches outside Ibrox was rejected - sparking a furious stand-off with Rangers and fan groups and the city's ruling SNP administration. In September, we told how Ms Aitken publicly blasted Mr McAveety, Labour MSPs Anas Sarwar and Pauline McNeill, and Tory MSP Adam Tomkins after they joined calls for transparency on the council's knockback. She said: “The role of Frank McAveety, Pauline McNeill, Anas Sarwar, Adam Tomkins in knowingly exploiting sectarian division on this issue can’t be ignored. “They are responsible for stoking the abuse directed at me, David McDonald and his family and Council officers. “They bring shame on Glasgow politics.” Ms Aitken could not be reached last night. But a source close to the politician said: "This was clearly a joke - as evidenced by the fact no-one actually did anything with the photo." Tory MSP Adam Tomkins shared the screenshot of the alleged group on Twitter. He said: "It would appear that in July 2018, at the height of the Fanzone controversy, the SNP leader of Glasgow CC sought to belittle her predecessor (and well know Celtic fan) for attending a Rangers game at Ibrox. "Can @SusaninLangside confirm?" He then followed the comment up saying on Twitter: "If this is true, I’m sure I won’t be alone in concluding that Susan Aitken is not fit for the office she holds. "Stirring sectarian sentiment from the Leader’s Office....really? "Let’s see what the SNP say about this". https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/4183863/glasgow-city-council-leader-susan-aitken-frank-mcaveety-rangers-ibrox-fanzone-storm-smear-facebook-group/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1556617834

By Jim Canna. Leaked posts from a closed Facebook group used by the SNP Councillors for Glasgow, show Council Leader, Susan Aitken and Deputy Leader, David McDonald discussing how to coordinate an attack on Labour politician Frank McAveety due to his criticism of them over the Rangers fanzone row, with Aikten also detailing her strategy to limit Orange Order parades. https://www.followfollow.com/snp-leader-of-glasgow-council-exposed-using-rangers-connection-in-dirty-tricks-campaign-against-labour-rival/

CAMMY PALMER is desperate to take his second chance at Glasgow Cup glory when Rangers face Celtic at Parkhead tomorrow. https://rangers.co.uk/news/academy-news/desperate-to-take-second-chance/

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Rangers are plotting an approach for Norwich City defender Timm Klose this summer as Steven Gerrard looks to strengthen his centre-back options ahead of next season, according to a report from The Sun on Sunday (28/4; page 59). https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/04/28/report-rangers-plotting-approach-for-norwich-defender-timm-klose/