craig 5,198 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 First half goals from Steven Naismith and Kenny Miller helped Rangers to a 2-1 friendly win over Clyde at Broadwood Stadium. Gers, who tackle Kilmarnock in their SPL opener this weekend, gave virtually the whole of their squad a chance to impress manager Walter Smith. No less than 19 players turned out for the Light Blues, including exciting prospect Jamie Ness in midfield. One negative for Rangers was the loss of teenager John Fleck, who had to be stretchered off after damaging his hamstring. Gers' bright start was rewarded with their opening goal on eight minutes when Naismith slid home beyond John Hutchison from Kenny's neat pass. Their second arrived on 24 minutes when Kenny capitalised on some poor defending before firing past Hutchison with a good finish. Clyde finished the half in the ascendancy and just a few minutes into the second half they pulled a goal back through John Stewart. Smith gave a host of youngsters the chance to shine late on and while they failed to build on their lead the friendly proved a worthwhile exercise. ======================================== Hope this isnt serious for Fleck - the last thing we need is injuries ! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 First half goals from Steven Naismith and Kenny Miller helped Rangers to a 2-1 friendly win over Clyde at Broadwood Stadium. Gers, who tackle Kilmarnock in their SPL opener this weekend, gave virtually the whole of their squad a chance to impress manager Walter Smith. No less than 19 players turned out for the Light Blues, including exciting prospect Jamie Ness in midfield. One negative for Rangers was the loss of teenager John Fleck, who had to be stretchered off after damaging his hamstring. Gers' bright start was rewarded with their opening goal on eight minutes when Naismith slid home beyond John Hutchison from Kenny's neat pass. Their second arrived on 24 minutes when Kenny capitalised on some poor defending before firing past Hutchison with a good finish. Clyde finished the half in the ascendancy and just a few minutes into the second half they pulled a goal back through John Stewart. Smith gave a host of youngsters the chance to shine late on and while they failed to build on their lead the friendly proved a worthwhile exercise. ======================================== Hope this isnt serious for Fleck - the last thing we need is injuries ! The main site says he will be out for 2-3 weeks Craig, not as bad as first thought. Ness & Wylde are reported to have played really well, and possibly ready for the 1st team step up 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,198 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 The main site says he will be out for 2-3 weeks Craig, not as bad as first thought. Ness & Wylde are reported to have played really well, and possibly ready for the 1st team step up Aye, just read that Ian. A relief - but still something Fleck could have done without as he would have been looking forward to being more prominent this season. Glad Ness & Wylde played well - although it is against Clyde.... - they will no doubt get more playing time this season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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