Rangers: October 2008 Archives

Rangers midfielder Steven Whittaker says he hopes to make his first appearance since the opening day of the season against Inverness.

Scotland boss George Burley has not ruled out the prospect of calling Rangers striker Nacho Novo up to the national.

Schalke striker Peter Lovenkrands has cleared the way for a move to Rangers and says he would jump at the chance to return.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has confirmed that Steven Naismith will have to wait until January before returning to action.

Scottish Football Association president George Peat say he is opposed to the idea of Rangers striker Nacho Novo playing for Scotland.

Rangers striker Nacho Novo has been told he could play for Scotland in future - if he obtains a British passport.

Kris Boyd says he is determined to prove to manager Walter Smith he is worthy of a starting place at Rangers.

Rangers boss Walter Smith is confident over Kenny Miller and Kevin Thomson's fitness for Saturday's SPL game against Hamilton.

Rangers have been boosted by the news Barry Ferguson played 62 minutes for the reserves and is in line to return against Hamilton.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has described Scotland rebel Kris Boyd as "the biggest enigma I have encountered".

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson believes the return of Barry Ferguson will force him to step up his game to keep his place.

Kris Boyd has hit back at George Burley and blasted the Scotland boss for questioning his commitment at international level.

Barry Ferguson is closing in on a return to the Rangers first-team and could be back for the game against Hamilton on October 25.

Scotland manager George Burley has aimed a veiled swipe at Kris Boyd by insisting he is "not going to turn my back on my country".

George Burley has hit back at Rangers striker Kris Boyd and has revealed he only wants players who will fight for the cause.

Rangers boss Walter Smith is hopeful Kenny Miller will be fit for the game against Dundee United following a hamstring injury.

Former manager Alex McLeish has revealed that he was on the brink of signing Norway striker John Carew for Rangers in 2003.

Barry Ferguson could be back in the Rangers squad next weekend after being pencilled in for a reserve team run-out.

Rangers boss Walter Smith said he had no option but to pull Kenny Miller out of the Scotland squad because of a hamstring problem.

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury against St Mirren.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has revealed skipper Barry Ferguson is finally close to making a first-team return after a lengthy lay-off.

Rangers goalkeeper Neil Alexander is hoping his club form will put him in the frame for recognition with Scotland.

Rangers midfielder Steven Whittaker says he hopes to make his first appearance since the opening day of the season against Inverness.

Scotland boss George Burley has not ruled out the prospect of calling Rangers striker Nacho Novo up to the national.

Schalke striker Peter Lovenkrands has cleared the way for a move to Rangers and says he would jump at the chance to return.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has confirmed that Steven Naismith will have to wait until January before returning to action.

Scottish Football Association president George Peat say he is opposed to the idea of Rangers striker Nacho Novo playing for Scotland.

Rangers striker Nacho Novo has been told he could play for Scotland in future - if he obtains a British passport.

Kris Boyd says he is determined to prove to manager Walter Smith he is worthy of a starting place at Rangers.

Rangers boss Walter Smith is confident over Kenny Miller and Kevin Thomson's fitness for Saturday's SPL game against Hamilton.

Rangers have been boosted by the news Barry Ferguson played 62 minutes for the reserves and is in line to return against Hamilton.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has described Scotland rebel Kris Boyd as "the biggest enigma I have encountered".

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson believes the return of Barry Ferguson will force him to step up his game to keep his place.

Kris Boyd has hit back at George Burley and blasted the Scotland boss for questioning his commitment at international level.

Barry Ferguson is closing in on a return to the Rangers first-team and could be back for the game against Hamilton on October 25.

Scotland manager George Burley has aimed a veiled swipe at Kris Boyd by insisting he is "not going to turn my back on my country".

George Burley has hit back at Rangers striker Kris Boyd and has revealed he only wants players who will fight for the cause.

Rangers boss Walter Smith is hopeful Kenny Miller will be fit for the game against Dundee United following a hamstring injury.

Former manager Alex McLeish has revealed that he was on the brink of signing Norway striker John Carew for Rangers in 2003.

Barry Ferguson could be back in the Rangers squad next weekend after being pencilled in for a reserve team run-out.

Rangers boss Walter Smith said he had no option but to pull Kenny Miller out of the Scotland squad because of a hamstring problem.

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury against St Mirren.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has revealed skipper Barry Ferguson is finally close to making a first-team return after a lengthy lay-off.

Rangers goalkeeper Neil Alexander is hoping his club form will put him in the frame for recognition with Scotland.