pete 2,499 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 WALTER Smith could be set to hand Stefan Klos a dramatic return for Rangers at Rugby Park this Sunday. The German keeper, who has made only three SPL starts in two years, may have to replace injured No.1 Allan McGregor. McGregor missed the Scotland gathering at Turnberry to have intensive treatment at Murray Park for a groin injury. It's understood he would have been forced to sit on the sidelines had Rangers still been involved in the Scottish Cup at the weekend, but the extra week has given him hope of recovering in time. advertisement Klos made himself a huge favourite with the Ibrox legions before a string of injuries, and a loss of form, made it impossible for him to win his place back. McGregor has put in some fine displays so far this season and has been rewarded with a Scotland call-up, so he'll want to keep his first team place. It's believed Smith has no problem with bringing Klos back, but will back McGregor if he can convince the Rangers medical department he is fit. Meanwhile, Rangers' Euro rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv have not been slow to replace axed boss Yitzhak Schum. The new boss is Nir Levin, and that could be good news for Smith. Former Dundee United player Jan Telesnikov said: "The change of manager won't do them any good. "They've succeeded in getting rid of a very popular coach who had great success with Panathinaikos, leading them to a Greek league and cup double before coming home. "The Hapoel fans loved Schum and have been standing up for him all season with some dirty tricks politics going on behind the scenes. "Levin is a younger coach who has been out of work for some time. I just don't see how he can have any impact in the short space of time before the Rangers matches." In another surprise, Gers flop Julien Rodriguez, who quit for Marseille during the transfer window, has been called into the France squad as cover for the injured Philippe Mexes for tomorrow's game with Argentina. Publication date 06/02/07 This will make Gribz happy. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 McGregor Set For Killie RANGERS are hopeful that Allan McGregor will be fit to keep his place in the side for Sunday's trip to Kilmarnock. TAllan McGregorhe Ibrox keeper has been troubled by a groin injury which has forced him out of the Scotland B international against Finland tomorrow night - also at Rugby Park. However, it is understood that the Murray Park medical team are hopeful that McGregor will recover in time to take on Killie when Rangers will bid to consolidate second place in the SPL. The 24-year-old is on the longest run of first team action in his Rangers career having played the last 19 matches. Lionel Letizi has left for France - returning to first club OGC Nice - which has made McGregor the number one pick and he does not want to sit out any matches. Seems McGregor will make it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Your right Pete, Id of loved to see Klos between the sticks again but looks like McGregor will make it 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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