Our Squad Can Cope

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Friday, 04 April 2014 12:00

Our Squad Can Cope

Written by Andrew Dickson

 

 

CAMMY BELL insists Rangers have the strength in depth to field a winning side against Raith even if Ally McCoist’s injury doubts don’t make Sunday’s Ramsdens Cup final.

 

It’s still unclear exactly who will be available to the manager for this weekend’s clash with the Fifers at Easter Road.

 

Nicky Law now appears set to play having trained this week following a twisted back at Brechin City almost two weeks ago.

 

Andy Little is the least likely to make it as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury picked up against Airdrieonians on the night League One was won.

 

Elsewhere, David Templeton has started running again after pulling up with a groin problem in the same game.

 

Ian Black is also out of a protective boot after hurting his foot at Glebe Park while Jon Daly came off with a hamstring strain towards the end of last week’s 2-1 win at Arbroath.

 

Those two players have been handled delicately this week and they’re being given until as late as possible to prove they’re fit enough to feature.

 

Even if they don’t make it, goalkeeper Bell is optimistic there are other in the squad who can do a job.

 

He said: “It’s a massive match for us. We’ve rested up, worked on getting everybody ready and hopefully we’ll have a couple of injured players back for the game.

 

“If not we have enough good players in the squad who can step in to do a job. It’ll be a tough, tough match but we have people who can handle that.

 

“There were players who came in last weekend at Arbroath and they definitely gave the manager something to think about.

 

“Winning the game will have given him a little headache because it’s always tough to change a winning team.

 

“We’ve had players who have been really consistent this season and it’s the manager’s job to decide which of those will play at Easter Road.

 

“Raith are in the league above us at the moment and we know we’re in for a really difficult time against them.

 

“But I’m sure we’ll raise our game and whoever plays will give 100 per cent. Hopefully we can go on to win the trophy.”

 

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