Rousseau 11,819 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 RANGERS have a number of players out on loan across the Men’s, Women’s and Academy sides this season. Here’s our review of how each of those fared over their most recent outings. Ben Davies – Birmingham City Ben played the full 90 minutes as Birmingham secured a priceless 1-0 home victory over Wycombe Wanderers. It was a fifth successive clean sheet for the Blues with Ben playing every minute at the heart of the defence. Apps: 30 Kieran Dowell – Birmingham City Kieran, meanwhile, continued his run in the Birmingham side with another 90-minute display in the victory over Wycombe. The Englishman lined up on the right-hand side of the midfield for the Blues as they continue to look strong favourites for the EFL League One title. Apps: 10 Jose Cifuentes – Aris Thessaloniki Jose started and played the full 90 minutes as Aris played out a 1-1 draw with Volos NPS in league action. It was an eighth consecutive appearance for the Ecuadorian who has been a mainstay in the Aris side this term. Apps: 24 Goals: 1 Assists: 2 Cole McKinnon – Ayr United Cole laid on his first assist for the Honest Men in their 4-1 victory over Airdrieonians on Saturday afternoon. The midfielder teed up Curtis Main who added the fourth for Ayr in the triumph, with the 22-year-old introduced for the final 25 minutes. Apps: 8 Assists: 1 Robbie Fraser – Livingston Robbie was a second half substitute as Livingston fought back to salvage a point away to Partick Thistle on Friday evening. The full-back provided energy to the Lions’ second half display in what could prove a valuable result for David Martindale’s side come the end of the campaign. Apps: 9 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Lewis Budinauckas – Partick Thistle Lewis, meanwhile, was on the opposite side as the goalkeeper helped Thistle to the draw at home to Livingston. It was a second successive appearance for the 22-year-old who was helpless to deny a thunderous Robbie Muirhead header in the second half. Apps: 2 Archie Stevens – Dunfermline Athletic Archie started and played a pivotal role as Dunfermline roared back from a goal down to overcome Greenock Morton on Saturday afternoon. Indeed, a double from Pars forward Chris Kane was the difference as Archie continues to impress the East End Park faithful with his pace and trickery. Apps: 6 Jay Hogarth – Dunfermline Athletic Jay, meanwhile, was on the bench for the Pars in the come-from-behind victory. The goalkeeper joined Dunfermline on an emergency loan deal and has played understudy to Tobi Oluwayemi. Adam Devine – Queen’s Park Adam netted his first goal for Queen’s Park in their 4-0 rout of Raith Rovers on Saturday afternoon. Making his third start for the club, the full-back produced a well-taken left-footed effort to double the Spiders’ advantage just minutes into the second half. Apps: 3 Goals: 1 Leon King – Queen’s Park Leon joined Queen’s Park on loan on Friday evening and made his first appearance in the victory in Kirkcaldy the following day. Indeed, the defender was introduced for the final quarter of an hour and helped the Spiders see out a comprehensive 4-0 victory. Apps: 1 Kieran Wright – Airdrieonians Kieran started between the posts as Airdrieonians tasted defeat away to Ayr United. The defeat brought the side’s five-game winning run to a halt and they will be keen to produce a positive result when Falkirk come to town this evening. Apps: 23 Josh Gentles – Alloa Athletic Josh played from start to finish for Alloa as they came from behind to defeat Cove Rangers at home on Saturday afternoon. The 17-year-old partnered Conor Sammon in attack and was unfortunate not to get himself onto the scoresheet once again as he continues to impress for the Wasps. Apps: 6 Goals: 2 Assists: 2 Blaine McClure – Kelty Hearts Blaine started and played the full 90 minutes as Kelty Hearts returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Queen of the South in Dumfries. The 18-year-old was a strong performer for Charlie Mulgrew’s men and has played every available minute in the side’s last three games. Apps: 5 Kristian Webster – Dumbarton Kristian played 45 minutes for Dumbarton as they tasted defeat at home to Stenhousemuir. The Sons have endured a tough campaign in League One and are still searching for their first league victory since December. Apps: 7 Jack Harkness – Stirling Albion Jack supplied the winning goal for Stirling Albion in their 1-0 triumph over East Fife on Saturday afternoon. The 21-year-old’s pinpoint delivery was met by Dale Hilson as he registered his fifth goal contribution in his last six appearances from full-back for the Binos. Apps: 23 Goals: 2 Assists: 3 Leyton Grant – Stirling Albion Leyton was a strong performer in defence for Stirling Albion as he helped the side to a well-earned clean sheet. The 18-year-old lined up on the left-hand side of his side’s three-man backline and has started all eight games since joining the Binos on loan in January. Apps: 8 Jacob Pazikas – Gala Fairydean Rovers Jacob, meanwhile, started between the posts as Gala Fairydean Rovers recorded an impressive 4-0 victory away to Hearts B on Friday evening. It was a first clean sheet for the 20-year-old since joining the Lowland League outfit on loan in January as the side look to create positive momentum. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lenny3k 809 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Josh Gentles doing well at Alloa, 4 goal involvements in 6 games for a 17year old 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 11,819 Posted Thursday at 08:25 Author Share Posted Thursday at 08:25 Ben Davies – Defender – Birmingham City Ben was absent for Birmingham as they rounded off a remarkable campaign with a 2-1 win over Cambridge United. The 29-year-old defender has been an ever-present for the Blues this campaign, helping the club record a memorable campaign in their promotion back to the second tier. Apps: 44 Kieran Dowell – Midfielder – Birmingham City Kieran, meanwhile, was a half-time substitute as Birmingham netted late in the final day triumph. The midfielder certainly made a strong impression after making the loan switch to the EFL League One outfit and was a creative force in midfield. Apps: 23 Goals: 5 Assists: 3 Jose Cifuentes – Midfielder – Aris Thessaloniki Jose was a second half substitute as Aris played out a 1-1 draw with OFI Crete. The midfielder has featured in each of Aris’ five fixtures in the Super League fifth-place play-off as they look to end the season on a high note. Apps: 31 Goals: 1 Assists: 3 Robbie Fraser – Defender – Livingston Robbie started and played the full 90 minutes as Livi’s title bid in the Scottish Championship came to an end. Falkirk’s victory over Hamilton Academical rendered the Lions’ defeat to Partick Thistle on Friday evening immaterial, with Robbie and his teammates now shifting their attention to the play-offs where they will face the winners of Ayr United’s clash against the Jags. Apps: 19 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Cole McKinnon – Midfielder – Ayr United Cole started but was forced off inside half an hour as Ayr United edged Airdrieonians in their final outing of the league campaign. The Honest Men had already secured their play-off berth and will square off in the first leg against Partick Thistle at Firhill this evening. Apps: 14 Assists: 1 Lewis Budinauckas – Goalkeeper – Partick Thistle Lewis was an unused substitute as Partick Thistle sealed their place in the play-offs with an impressive 1-0 away win over Livingston. The Jags are no strangers to the play-offs and will hope their experience in the format can help fulfil their ambition of promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Apps: 8 Archie Stevens – Attacker – Dunfermline Athletic Archie was absent as Dunfermline were condemned to a 2-0 defeat away to Greenock Morton on Friday evening. The 19-year-old featured prominently for the Pars in the second half of the campaign as they preserved their place in the Scottish Championship. Apps: 11 Adam Devine – Defender – Queen’s Park Adam was named in the starting XI for the Spiders in their defeat at the hands of Raith Rovers. The full-back was withdrawn at the half-time interval as Raith turned the screw in the second period to prevail in emphatic fashion. Apps: 13 Goals: 1 Leon King – Defender – Queen’s Park Likewise, Leon started in midfield for the Spiders in their final evening defeat at Hampden. The 21-year-old has featured in a number of positions for Queen’s Park in a productive loan spell in the second half of the season. Apps: 9 Kieran Wright – Goalkeeper – Airdrieonians Kieran was among the substitutes for Airdrieonians in their defeat to Ayr United at home. Rhys McCabe’s side will hope that their improved form since the turn of the year will make the difference in the relegation play-offs as they look to secure their Scottish Championship status. Apps: 24 Josh Gentles – Forward – Alloa Athletic Josh started for Alloa as they suffered final day heartbreak in a 2-1 defeat to Kelty Hearts which ended their hopes of finishing in the play-offs. The young forward made a strong impression for the League One outfit and chipped in with several goals and assists in an attacking role. Apps: 14 Goals: 3 Assists: 3 Blaine McClure – Midfielder – Kelty Hearts Blaine, meanwhile, was a second-half substitute for Kelty as they ended the campaign on a positive note. The 18-year-old midfielder has produced several impressive performances for the League One side in what has been a valuable first loan spell in senior football. Apps: 13 Kristian Webster – Defender – Dumbarton Kristian was in from the off for Dumbarton as they tasted defeat to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old defender has featured at both right full-back and the heart of defence for the Sons who were condemned to relegation to League Two. Apps: 16 Assists: 1 Goals: 1 Jack Harkness – Defender – Stirling Albion Injury curtailed Jack’s involvement in Stirling Albion’s goalless draw with Forfar Athletic. The Binos were unable to muster the points required to secure a play-off berth, with Jack featuring prominently in an impressive individual campaign. Apps: 28 Goals: 2 Assists: 3 Leyton Grant – Defender – Stirling Albion Leyton was also absent for the Binos in their final day draw with Forfar. It was the young defender’s first loan spell in senior football and he caught the eye with his performances as part of a back three in League Two. Apps: 14 https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/latest-rangers-loan-review-2025-05-06/46oPF7W37LgH24YlA314rz 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 6,222 Posted Thursday at 08:33 Share Posted Thursday at 08:33 Great to see some young guys getting game time. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,788 Posted Thursday at 08:55 Share Posted Thursday at 08:55 Impressive stats for Davies. Fit all season. Maybe Rangers should acquire the City medical and fitness staff. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,662 Posted Thursday at 09:00 Share Posted Thursday at 09:00 Has Rabbi Matondo fallen completely off the radar ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny3k 809 Posted Thursday at 09:09 Share Posted Thursday at 09:09 8 minutes ago, buster. said: Has Rabbi Matondo fallen completely off the radar ? if only 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fa1833 434 Posted Thursday at 09:12 Share Posted Thursday at 09:12 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Rousseau said: Ben Davies – Defender – Birmingham City Ben was absent for Birmingham as they rounded off a remarkable campaign with a 2-1 win over Cambridge United. The 29-year-old defender has been an ever-present for the Blues this campaign, helping the club record a memorable campaign in their promotion back to the second tier. Apps: 44 Kieran Dowell – Midfielder – Birmingham City Kieran, meanwhile, was a half-time substitute as Birmingham netted late in the final day triumph. The midfielder certainly made a strong impression after making the loan switch to the EFL League One outfit and was a creative force in midfield. Apps: 23 Goals: 5 Assists: 3 Jose Cifuentes – Midfielder – Aris Thessaloniki Jose was a second half substitute as Aris played out a 1-1 draw with OFI Crete. The midfielder has featured in each of Aris’ five fixtures in the Super League fifth-place play-off as they look to end the season on a high note. Apps: 31 Goals: 1 Assists: 3 Robbie Fraser – Defender – Livingston Robbie started and played the full 90 minutes as Livi’s title bid in the Scottish Championship came to an end. Falkirk’s victory over Hamilton Academical rendered the Lions’ defeat to Partick Thistle on Friday evening immaterial, with Robbie and his teammates now shifting their attention to the play-offs where they will face the winners of Ayr United’s clash against the Jags. Apps: 19 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Cole McKinnon – Midfielder – Ayr United Cole started but was forced off inside half an hour as Ayr United edged Airdrieonians in their final outing of the league campaign. The Honest Men had already secured their play-off berth and will square off in the first leg against Partick Thistle at Firhill this evening. Apps: 14 Assists: 1 Lewis Budinauckas – Goalkeeper – Partick Thistle Lewis was an unused substitute as Partick Thistle sealed their place in the play-offs with an impressive 1-0 away win over Livingston. The Jags are no strangers to the play-offs and will hope their experience in the format can help fulfil their ambition of promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Apps: 8 Archie Stevens – Attacker – Dunfermline Athletic Archie was absent as Dunfermline were condemned to a 2-0 defeat away to Greenock Morton on Friday evening. The 19-year-old featured prominently for the Pars in the second half of the campaign as they preserved their place in the Scottish Championship. Apps: 11 Adam Devine – Defender – Queen’s Park Adam was named in the starting XI for the Spiders in their defeat at the hands of Raith Rovers. The full-back was withdrawn at the half-time interval as Raith turned the screw in the second period to prevail in emphatic fashion. Apps: 13 Goals: 1 Leon King – Defender – Queen’s Park Likewise, Leon started in midfield for the Spiders in their final evening defeat at Hampden. The 21-year-old has featured in a number of positions for Queen’s Park in a productive loan spell in the second half of the season. Apps: 9 Kieran Wright – Goalkeeper – Airdrieonians Kieran was among the substitutes for Airdrieonians in their defeat to Ayr United at home. Rhys McCabe’s side will hope that their improved form since the turn of the year will make the difference in the relegation play-offs as they look to secure their Scottish Championship status. Apps: 24 Josh Gentles – Forward – Alloa Athletic Josh started for Alloa as they suffered final day heartbreak in a 2-1 defeat to Kelty Hearts which ended their hopes of finishing in the play-offs. The young forward made a strong impression for the League One outfit and chipped in with several goals and assists in an attacking role. Apps: 14 Goals: 3 Assists: 3 Blaine McClure – Midfielder – Kelty Hearts Blaine, meanwhile, was a second-half substitute for Kelty as they ended the campaign on a positive note. The 18-year-old midfielder has produced several impressive performances for the League One side in what has been a valuable first loan spell in senior football. Apps: 13 Kristian Webster – Defender – Dumbarton Kristian was in from the off for Dumbarton as they tasted defeat to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old defender has featured at both right full-back and the heart of defence for the Sons who were condemned to relegation to League Two. Apps: 16 Assists: 1 Goals: 1 Jack Harkness – Defender – Stirling Albion Injury curtailed Jack’s involvement in Stirling Albion’s goalless draw with Forfar Athletic. The Binos were unable to muster the points required to secure a play-off berth, with Jack featuring prominently in an impressive individual campaign. Apps: 28 Goals: 2 Assists: 3 Leyton Grant – Defender – Stirling Albion Leyton was also absent for the Binos in their final day draw with Forfar. It was the young defender’s first loan spell in senior football and he caught the eye with his performances as part of a back three in League Two. Apps: 14 https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/latest-rangers-loan-review-2025-05-06/46oPF7W37LgH24YlA314rz Dowell, Gentles, and Harkness stand out as having made particularly strong contributions especially Dowell in a short space of time . Davies and Fraser have no doubt gained valuable experience . Several other young players have gained useful playing time and shown potential yet is it enough to get into our team and replace the old with the new, especially with young Fraser in our new approach or do we just cut ties with the ones who have shown flair like Davies Dowell etc or give them one more chance, or are they just not suited to the Scottish Football game? 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Rousseau 11,819 Posted Thursday at 09:20 Author Share Posted Thursday at 09:20 18 minutes ago, buster. said: Has Rabbi Matondo fallen completely off the radar ? He wasn't included in the last update in March, either. Weird. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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