RANGERS may not have been in action this weekend after the players got a well-earned rest following their thrilling 9-5 aggregate win over Royal Antwerp in the Europa League, but there were plenty of youngsters sent away on loan from Ibrox who got some valuable game-time this weekend. Here,
Times Sport takes a look at how the loan Rangers got on at their respective clubs - with some faring better than others.
Jamie Murphy
(Hibernian) Started in his side s 2-0 defeat to Motherwell on Saturday but never really got going. Played in a more central role than he is perhaps used to but still drifted left when he could. Hooked shortly after half-time.
Rangers vs Antwerp: UEFA Europa League background, form guide, previous meetings Tuesday 23 February 2021
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After a seven-goal epic in Belgium last week, the stakes will be high for Rangers and Antwerp.
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Rangers have the edge as they host Antwerp in a UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg that has a lot to live up to after a seven-goal thriller in Belgium.
• Rangers topped their group in impressive style during the autumn, doing the double over both Lech Poznań and Antwerp s domestic rivals Standard Liège as well as holding Benfica to two draws. Antwerp finished second in Group J, their 12-point tally one fewer than that of section winners Tottenham Hotspur, who leapfrogged them with a 2-0 win in London on Matchday 6.
Steven Gerrard s Rangers are flying high at the top of the Scottish Premiership and the battle for places is tougher than ever. The Light currently have 12 stars out on loan in Scotland and beyond at present in a bid to give players some much needed game time. From academy talents to out of favour first team squad members, Herald and Times Sport have examined how the Rangers loanees performed over the weekend.
Glenn Middleton (St Johnstone) – 2 appearances 0 goals The Scotland under-21 international got his first real taste of action for St Johnstone when introduced off the bench against Celtic on Sunday.