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      Rangers boss Steven Gerrard looking forward to a PINT with ex-Celtic gaffer Neil Lennon as he reveals close family bond

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      STEVEN GERRARD says he looks forward to meeting Neil Lennon for a PINT.
      The respectful Rangers boss refused to gloat over Lennon’s Celtic departure.

      Rangers boss Gerrard is looking forward to catching up with Lennon over a pintCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      Rangers boss Gerrard and Lennon’s families know each other from holidaying in same areaCredit: PA:Press Association

      Instead Gerrard paid tribute to his Old Firm rival — and revealed he hopes to see him soon.
      He said: “I know Neil as a guy, I know his family from holidaying in the same areas and he’s a good guy. He has been a big supporter of my charity over the years.
      “Obviously we have to put that aside when you are big rivals and I have enjoyed the battles and going toe-to-toe with Neil on the sideline.
      “He’s a good coach, a good manager. I’m sure once the dust settles, we can share a pint again.”

      SunSport broke the news on Tuesday night that Lennon was on his way out of Celtic.
      Gerrard added: “I can’t say I’m surprised because of obviously what’s been going on over there.
      “But I take no personal satisfaction from seeing that news happen to Neil or any other fellow manager that it happens to. So I wish him well for the future.”
      The brilliant job Gerrard has done at Rangers this season only heaped more pressure on Lennon.

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      Now the Ibrox boss is on the verge of winning his first title and he plans to enjoy it.
      He added: “This is a tough job, a tough gig. Of course we will savour it when it comes.
      “The important thing is we have to grab it and make it happen.
      “We have to finish it off, get over those last obstacles in our way. Teams are not going to make it easy for us.
      “We have to execute the final part.  If we do, everyone at this club will have earned the right to savour it and enjoy it.
      “I’m one who uses setbacks and tough days to make me stronger and more determined. I’m someone who loves a challenge.
      “We are all together here. No one is looking forward to the day when  it does come more than me — but we will share  it together.
      “The most important people are the supporters. They’re the ones who have been on the journey from day one. They’ve had more tough days than me, so  it’s all about them.”
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      Rangers face Royal Antwerp at Ibrox in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 clash with a 4-3 lead.
      Gerrard added: “We see this as a fresh game. We want to improve from a defensive point of view. We want to be  tighter and difficult to play against.
      “But we still want to carry a threat and score as many goals as we can. We’re at home and we’re not going to sit and wait.
      “We’re going to  be really aggressive and bold.
      “This is our home and we want to show everyone how difficult it is to play against this team when they come to Ibrox.”

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      Neil Lennon to LEAVE Celtic in next 24hrs with Hoops 18 points behind Steven Gerrard’s Rangers

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      NEIL LENNON is set to leave Celtic in the next 24 hours.
      SunSport understands the Hoops board have been in crisis talks since Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Ross County.

      Neil Lennon is set to leave Celtic in the next 24 hoursCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      Lennon’s second spell as Celtic boss is expected to end imminently – with No2 John Kennedy put in interim charge.
      Celtic’s horror season went from bad to worse in Dingwall – leaving them 18 points behind Steven Gerrard’s Rangers.
      Lennon is now set to depart the club he has served as player, coach and manager for the best part of two decades.
      The 49-year-old has been under huge pressure for the last five months, with punters calling for him to be axed.

      But Celtic powerbrokers Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell stayed loyal to the club legend.
      They wanted to at least give him until the end of the season – despite the ten-in-a-row bid crumbling.
      But a parting of the ways is now imminent – two years on from Lennon’s return as boss in February 2019.

      John Kennedy will take interim charge of CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      The Northern Irishman replaced Brendan Rodgers after his sudden exit to Leicester City.

      He previously bossed Celtic between 2010 and 2014 – guiding them to the last 16 of the Champions League.
      Lennon teamed up with Kennedy as assistant on his return and steered Celtic over the line in the Premiership and Scottish Cup.
      He then claimed another Treble after the Hoops won the delayed 2019/20 Scottish Cup in December.
      But Celtic were already out of this season’s Betfred Cup after a humiliating 2-0 defeat to County in late November.
      That led to shocking protests outside Parkhead – with raging punters having to be held back by cops.
      The Hoops also trailed Rangers in the league after a poor start and had exited the Champions League qualifiers.
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      Big-money signings Vasilis Barkas and Albian Ajeti failed to convince and star man Odsonne Edouard was unsettled.
      Boli Bolingoli’s secret Spanish trip also led to Celtic having two games called off – forcing them to play catch-up to Gers.
      Celtic’s Europa League results piled more pressure on Lennon – with successive 4-1 defeats to Sparta Prague.
      The Hoops rallied in December but the Old Firm defeat to Rangers at Ibrox on January 2 was another blow to their title hopes.
      Lennon took Celtic to Dubai for a training camp but that trip ended in controversy and a positive Covid test for Chris Jullien.
      The manager, Kennedy and 13 players were forced into isolation – leaving No3 Gavin Strachan in charge.
      An understrength Celtic drew with Hibs and Livingston – and were then held again by the Lions when Lennon returned.
      Further losses to St Mirren and Ross County left the faltering title bid in tatters as Rangers romped ahead.
      Lennon – who SunSport revealed had been backed to continue in early January – came under intense pressure.
      He pointed to “mitigating factors” and revealed certain players had wanted away since the summer.
      When Celtic finally issued their club review in February, there was no mention of his long-term future.
      Desmond and the outgoing Lawwell were keen to stand by their man before an expected parting of the ways in the summer.
      But the situation worsened on Sunday night after the struggling Staggies again stunned the Hoops.

      Lennon is now set to be taken out of the firing line – with Kennedy expected to be installed as caretaker boss.
      The former Hoops player has filled various backroom roles and is highly thought of by staff and players.
      Gavin Strachan is set to assist Kennedy, with a third coach being appointed from within.
      They are likely to be in charge for Saturday’s home clash against Aberdeen – as Celtic begin the hunt for a new gaffer.
      Lawwell’s replacement Dominic McKay starts in the summer, with the Hoops also looking for a director of football in a new structure.
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      Rangers agree deal to sign US wonderkid Francis Jacobs who is America’s youngest soccer pro at age of just 15

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      RANGERS have reportedly completed a deal to sign American prodigy Francis Jacobs.
      The Athletic claims that Orange County midfielder Jacobs, 15, will move to Ibrox at the end of the season.

      US sensation Francis Jacobs is set to join Rangers

      Highly-rated Jacobs became the youngest professional player in US soccer history after turning pro in August 2019 at the age of 14 years, four months and 29 days.
      The record was previously held by former American prodigy Freddy Adu, who was a few weeks older when he penned his contract with DC United in November 2003.
      And while ex-Celtic target Adu never lived up to his potential, Gers will hope US teenage starlet Jacobs can become the next big thing.
      Jacobs has already been involved with Rangers after he travelled to Doha with the under-16s last year to play in the Alkass Cup.

      He was one of three youngsters from Orange County – who are in partnership with the Ibrox giants – to travel to Scotland for a training stint.
      Standing at six-foot tall, Jacobs seems to have all the physical attributes to compete in the senior game.
      California-born Jacobs has already played two USL Championship games for Orange County’s first-team, making his debut against Las Vegas in September.
      Meanwhile Steven Gerrard last night admitted Rangers are finally eyeing up a championship party.

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      The Ibrox side are a whopping 18 points clear after their thumping 4-1 win over Dundee United.
      And Gerrard said: “It’s normal to think about it, I don’t think there’s any harm to do that. But the one thing I won’t do is get carried away too soon.
      “We’ve just got to finish the job off.”
      Rangers can now go to Celtic Park as CHAMPIONS if the Hoops drop any more points after their shock defeat to Ross County.
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      Rangers boss Steven Gerrard set to beat English clubs to free transfer for Zambia striker Fashion Sakala

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      STEVEN GERRARD hopes to beat a number of English rivals to sign striker Fashion Sakala from Belgian side Oostende.
      The Zambia forward can agree a pre-contract with Rangers — who are red-hot favourites to be crowned Scottish Premiership champions in the coming few weeks.

      Fashion Sakala (right) could be joining Rangers in the summer on a free transferCredit: AFP – Getty

      Several Championship sides have watched Sakala, 23.
      But Gers chief Gerrard looks set to win the race for his services and will be able to offer him Champions League football.
      It was reported last month that the Ibrox outfit were keeping tabs on the forward – who has also attracted interest from clubs in the Middle East.
      Ligue 1 side Lille are another team understood to be eyeing up a move for the forward having scouted him extensively in recent weeks.

      And Sakala – who has chipped in with 13 goals and three assists in 25 games this term – has confirmed he is being tracked by a number of clubs.
      Speaking in January, he said: “Yes, there is interest from other teams. At the same time, talks are ongoing with KV Oostende about a new contract and we will see where we end up.
      Before adding: “If I could choose which league I would want to play in I would pick La Liga or the English Premier League.
      “But I don’t want to be too busy thinking about the future, because then you lose sight of the present.

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      “My focus is on Oostende and I want to help the team. If you are not focused, you risk playing badly and losing points.”
      Commenting on Rangers’ interest in the player, Oostende chief Gauthier Ganaye stated: “We have been keen to try and get Fashion to sign a new contract since we took over at the club.
      “We know there is a lot of interest in Fashion but we have had no approach from Rangers to the club with regards to a pre-contract.
      “We are hoping we can convince Fashion to remain at KV Oostende and continue his development with us.”

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      Ex-Celtic star Scott Allan feared he’d never play against due to rare heart condition that left him feeling dizzy

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      FORMER Celtic star Scott Allan has opened up on the rare heart condition which left him fearing he’d never play football again.
      The Hibs ace was sidelined for a number of months earlier this season after suffering badly from the health issues.

      Hibs star Scott Allan feared his career was over after a rare heart conditionCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      The former Celtic midfielder says his young boy was his inspiration to returnCredit: Instagram

      Aged 29, there were major worries that the former Celtic midfielder would have to retire from the game early.
      Allan was diagnosed with a heart condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy around September last year.
      He has openly admitted that he wasn’t sure if he’d play again.
      But the classy playmaker has made a comeback to the Easter Road first team and has featured off the bench in the Scottish Premiership over the last month for Jack Ross’ side.

      Now, the tricky attacker feels it’s time to lift the lid on the struggles he went through with his health earlier this campaign.
      He told David Tanner on Hibs TV: “I’ve had a period of being back on the training pitch and got what I was aiming for back on the football pitch.
      “So I feel now is a good time and I feel well within myself to speak about what I went through.
      “I was diagnosed with a condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. That’s where the walls of the heart chamber become slightly thicker and it makes it hard to pump blood in and out of the heart.

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      “Relating to the symptoms I felt, which led me to get these tests, it makes you fatigued with less oxygen throughout your body. I was getting dizzy spells – it all kind of integrated together.
      “When the professor told me what I had I knew that’s why I was suffering from those symptoms.
      “The big one was fatigue – I was fatiguing really quickly while I was playing at that moment.
      “I really feared I wouldn’t play again. The way I’d been feeling up until I had that test physically and what I could give on a football pitch at that time was really worrying.”
      Allan is still in a his prime years having not reached 30 yet.
      So the midfielder, who has suffered from type one diabetes for much of his life, has lifted the lid on the shock of being told he had a heart condition while still in his 20s.
      He continued: “I think when you’ve lived your life with type one diabetes from such an early age, it was always in the back of my head that if anything was going to cause me problems it would’ve been that.

      Allan has now made a comeback for HibsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      The midfielder pictured with Jamie Murphy in the Easter Road standsCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
      “When you’ve got these kind of people close to you it spurs you on. I’ve got a young son who, for me, I always want to come to games to watch me play football. That was a real motivation for me to get back on the park.
      “I’m definitely not back at 100 per cent because I’ve not even been able to get a bounce game.
      “But in terms of training fitness and general fitness outside of football it is the best I’ve felt.
      “I won’t be 100 per cent until I’ve had games under my belt. Hopefully that comes soon, but if not I’ll get a pre-season under my belt and I’ll go from there again.
      “I want to enjoy playing as much as I can. When you have that doubt that you might not, sometimes you take it for granted. I just want to enjoy every moment of it. I know that’s quite cliché but it’s as true as it gets for me.”
      “So, to be diagnosed with something else while you’re still in your prime and I was really looking forward to this season to stamp my authority on the park, on a human side it was a really difficult time in terms of telling your family.
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      Allan came off the bench to play against St JohnstoneCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

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      Antwerp vs Rangers LIVE: Stream free, TV channel, score & teams – Roofe starts for Gers in Europa League

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      RANGERS are away at Royal Antwerp in the first leg of the Europa League.
      The Gers go into the last-32 match in fine mood, having won four of their last five games.

      Antwerp boss Franky Vercauteren admits his side are down to the bare bones ahead of Thursday’s Europa League showdown with Rangers, with five players definitely out and a further two doubtful.
      Steven Gerrard’s side are hot favourites to progress into the Last 16 of the competition after a near-flawless run so far.
      Royal Antwerp vs Rangers is live on BT Sport 3.
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      Antwerp XI: Beiranvand, Seck, Le Marchand, De Laet, Buta, Hongla, Boya, Lukaku, Gerkens, Refaelov, Avenatti
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Davies, Kamara, Aribo, Roofe, Morelos, Arfield

      THAT’S ALL FOLKS
      A 4-3 lead Rangers will have in next week’s return leg at Ibrox.
      By then, we’ll know the extent of the Tavernier and Roofe’s injuries too.
      But tonight was all about getting the win and they will be very warm favourites to see it through now.
      Reaction continues on the Scottish Sun Football page.
      The links are below. Thanks for following a bonkers European night! Goodnight!
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      BORNA BARISIC 100 CLUB
      Barisic came up trumps with two goals in the second-half on his 100th Rangers appearance.
      With Tavernier likely to be missing in the coming weeks, the Croatian’s outlet is likely to be more needed than ever.
      But what a way to bring up the century!

      MAN-BYS
      A look at how the Rangers players scored for their performance tonight.
      Our man Andy Devlin runs the rule over tonight’s victors.
      ALLAN McGREGOR: Well beaten by Avenatti’s looping header and although he went the right way, couldn’t get a hand to Refaelov’s penalty. Made two brilliant late saves to deny Antwerp on a truly bonkers night in Belgium….7.
      JAMES TAVERNIER: The Rangers captain hobbled out of the action with just 23 minutes gone. The full-back injured his knee in a collision with Martin Hongla. He initially tried to play on, but had to be replaced. A penny for Nathan Patterson’s thoughts? 3.
      CONNOR GOLDSON: Stunning diagonal ball pierced the Antwerp defence and forced keeper Alierza Beiranvand into a catastrophic mistake. Threw himself at Hongla’s effort, the shot taking a slight nick off the Gers defender…7.

      FIL HELANDER: Won his fair share of headers, but he was part of a defence that shipped three goals on the night. Like a lot of the players, he seemed to struggle with his footing, slipping and sliding on several occasions…6.
      BORNA BARISIC: The Croat was making his 100th appearance for Gers. Was caught wrong side of Avenatti as Antwerp cancelled out Aribo’s opener.  Showed tremendous character to step up and twice score from the spot…7.
      GLEN KAMARA: Sensational turn down at the corner flag carved out a first half opening for Roofe. Drifted in and out of the action and while he was more of a presence after the break the midfielder was still not at his best….6. 
      STEVEN DAVIS: The Ulsterman was making his 50th European appearance for Rangers. Couldn’t believe when referee Georgi Kabakov gave a penalty against him. It was an extremely harsh decision, coming SIX minutes into first half stoppage time…7.

      SCOTT ARFIELD: Understandably the pace of the game proved considerable for a player making his first start since Boxing Day. Picked up a ridiculous booking, but he gave absolutely everything as you would expect…..6.
      JOE ARIBO: Grabbed the opening goal – Rangers’ 100th of the season – in this astonishing match. Showed tremendous composure to calmly bend the ball into the net after Beiranvand’s howler. Went close twice after the break…6. 
      KEMAR ROOFE: Another Rangers player forced off before half-time. Seemed to injure his calf when stretching for the ball. The striker is suspended for the weekend so has time to recover ahead of next week’s Ibrox return…4.
      ALFREDO MORELOS: Missed a glorious chance in the first half after latching onto Barisic through ball. Won the second half penalty which Barisic converted and was instrumental again in Rangers’ third, teeing up Kent superbly…7.

      SUBS
      LEON BALOGUN: Drafted in at right-back when Tavernier went off injured. Didn’t provide the same attacking threat as his skipper but did okay….5.
      RYAN KENT: Scored the third and then won the penalty that made it 4-3 to Rangers. Incredible impact off the bench….6.
      RYAN JACK: Brilliant goalline clearance after replacing Arfield…5.
      IANIS HAGI: Should have scored with his first touch. Got ahead of his man at the near post to connect with Barisic’s cross. Could only steer his shot wide when it looked easier to score…3.

      GERRARD ON THE INJURIES
      Gerrard says it’s another calf injury for Kemar Roofe and they will investigate it. He also remains worried over James Tavernier’s injury.

      Kemar has another calf injury. That is a concern as he’s getting too many of them at the moment. We are going to have to look into that and see the right people. He’s very down and frustrated and it’s a blow for us. James coming off too as he never comes off. So that worries me as well. We’ll analyse them over the next couple of days and hopefully they aren’t as bad as first feared.
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      GERRARD CONTINUED

      I thought we didn’t play the first half at full throttle, both with the ball and without.I felt we had good opportunities to go and hurt this team that we didn’t take on.Out of possession we were slow and lethargic.We asked the boys to give more in the second-half.We have put ourselves in a good position.
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      STEVEN GERRARD REACTION
      Steven Gerrard wasn’t happy conceding three times in Europe again but gave his side credit for winning the leg.

      I’m just waiting on the heart rate to come down!It was a fantastic game for the neutral but from a manager’s point of view there is plenty to analyse.From a defensive point of view we haven’t been at our best and we have conceded three goals for the second time at this level.That tells me there’s a lot of work to do on organisation.But it’s very difficult to win on the road in Europe so I have to give the boys credit for winning the game.
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      HERE COMES GERRARD

      MATCH REPORT
      While we wait for Steven Gerrard’s thoughts, why not have a run through our match report?
      We have goal highlights to watch back again as well as all the main talking points.
      Head over to the Scottish Sun Football page.
      Or click right here 👉 ANTWERP 3 RANGERS 4

      FT: ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Possession stats over the 90 minutes

      DAVIS REACTS
      Steven Davis says it is difficult to sum up the rollercoaster of a game.

      It was a bit of a rollercoaster and it’s difficult to sum up what I thought of the match.In the first-half it didn’t feel like we were quite at it, second-half we thought we would get chances and that proved to be the case.To concede two goals in quick succession was disappointing, especially from a set-piece and the penalty.But the most important thing was the reaction there.At the time I thought it was soft and the lad played for it. Luckily we went on to create chances ourselves and go on and get the win.
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      FT: ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      The stats behind the 90 minutes.
      Double the shots from Rangers.

      FT: ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Where do you start with that?
      Rangers took the lead, then fell behind, drew level, fell behind then went on to win, simple as that.
      An astounding second-half that seen penalties, goals and red cards.
      The worry for Rangers were the injuries to Tavernier and Roofe, while Kent hobbled off holding his back with the physio at the whistle.
      A moment of magic from Kent got Rangers level after they fell behind again in the second-half.
      Barisic with two goals – from the spot – on his 100th appearance for the side.
      Crazy game. Reaction to come.

      WHAT A GAME IN BELGIUM!
      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Free-kick Rangers deep in the Antwerp half is overhit and Balogun and Lukaku race to keep it in.
      Lukaku nudges Balogun into the advertising boards…he knows what he was doing there.
      The referee decides not to book him.

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Barisic not too pleased with de Wolf as he smashed his penalty home.

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      90+4′ Miyoshi’s first involvement as he gets the ball 25 yards from goal.
      He works it onto his left foot before firing a shot that beats Allan McGregor and clips the outside of the post!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      ANTWERP HIT THE POST!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      90+3′ Kent goes away down the left and squares de Laet up before overrunning it to the keeper.

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      The Ryan Kent goal

      Ryan Kent! That is special! 🤩Sublime individual skill and Rangers are level in Antwerp! 💙What a tie we have on our hands! pic.twitter.com/v3J04gtV9N
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 18, 2021

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Triple change for the hosts in stoppage time
      OFF – Hongla, Gerkens and Rafaelov
      ON – Nsimba, Gelin and Miyoshi

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      SIX MINUTES ADDED ON AT THE END

      BARISIC FINDS THE TOP CORNER

      GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-3 RANGERS
      VAR CHECK IS OVER – PENALTY STANDS

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      Gerrard says FIVE Rangers stars fined after breaching Covid rules at ‘illegal house party’

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      RANGERS boss Steven Gerrard says five players have been fined for breaching Covid rules.
      The Liverpool legend named the Gers players involved in the alleged house party which was busted in the early hours of Sunday morning.

      Rangers boss Steven Gerrard confirmed five players breached Covid rulesCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun

      The players involved are Nathan Patterson, 19, Bongani Zungu, 28, Dapo Mebude, 19, Brian Kinnear, 20 and Calvin Bassey, 21.
      The Scottish club are now in talks with the Scottish Football Association and Scottish Government over the next steps.
      Cops raced to reports of an illegal bash in Glasgow’s West End on Sunday at around 1.10am.
      Police Scotland confirmed they’d dished out fines to those they caught up in the lockdown breach party.

      The Gers launched a probe into the claims late on February 14.
      Addressing the issue, Steven Gerrard told Rangers TV: “Well first and foremost we have to acknowledge that five of our players have been involved in a breach of the Covid regulations which, from the top to the bottom of the club, we are all really disappointed in.
      “That will be dealt with internally. The players will be fined and we are involved with the SFA and the government to find the solution in terms of those boys.
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      Promising youngster Nathan Patterson was among those involvedCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun

      Bongani Zungu in a rare start against HamiltonCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
      “They’ve been removed from the club and the squad for a short time now while they isolate.
      “I’ll sit down with all those boys face-to-face once the situation allows us to do so.
      “We’ll certainly move forward from it. I think we’re at a real critical stage in terms of the games coming up and where we are as a club.
      “It won’t affect us as a group. I’ve been absolutely delighted with the group in terms of their application.
      “I feel personally let down by recent events, but I’m trying to move forward and focus on the important things which is to prepare the team for a huge game against Antwerp.
      “I’m really excited, I’m looking forward to the game and so have the players. They’ve trained extremely well going into this game and it’s important that we focus on the important things, which is the games that are in front of us.”

      Dapo Mebude is currently on loan with Queen of the SouthCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      Young goalie Brian KinnearCredit: SNS Group

      Calvin Bassey up against Ross County’s Iain VigursCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
      Asked if he could confirm the identity of the players, he said: “Yes. Bungani Zungu is involved. Nathan Patterson, Calvin Bassey, Dapo [Mebude] – who is on loan at Queen of the South at the moment – and a young goalie who is an academy player but has spent some time around the first-team as well, Brian Kinnear.”
      A Police Scotland spokesperson said on Sunday: “We received a report of a gathering at a property in Hayburn Lane, Glasgow, around 1.10am on Sunday, 14 February.
      “Officers attended and those in attendance left.

      “Ten people were issued with fixed penalty notices for breaching coronavirus regulations.”
      It comes just months after two Gers players  Jordan Jones, 26 and George Edmundson, 23, were given fixed penalties for a similar offence and shipped out of Ibrox on loan.
      The Gers’ club doctor hit them with a two week quarantine order after the shocking breach in November.

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      Rangers investigating claims players breached Covid rules by attending ten-strong illegal party

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      RANGERS launched a probe on Sunday night over claims players were caught at a ten-strong Covid party.
      Cops raced to reports of an illegal bash in Glasgow’s West End in the early hours of this morning.

      Rangers are looking into an alleged Covid rule breachCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun Glasgow

      It’s alleged several stars were caught up in the banned do, sparking a frantic meeting among Ibrox powerbrokers, to take place on Monday morning.
      The club said on its official Twitter page: “Rangers are aware of an alleged incident which is subject to an internal investigation. We will make no further comment.”
      Police Scotland confirmed they’d dished out fines to those they caught up in the lockdown breach party at the gaff in the city’s trendy Hyndland area.
      A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a gathering at a property in Hayburn Lane, Glasgow, around 1.10am on Sunday, 14 February.

      “Officers attended and those in attendance left.
      “Ten people were issued with fixed penalty notices for breaching coronavirus regulations.”
      The claims come months after two Gers players  Jordan Jones, 26 and George Edmundson, 23, were given fixed penalties for a similar offence and shipped out of Ibrox on loan.
      The Gers’ club doctor hit them with a two week quarantine order after the shocking breach in November.

      In August, Celtic stopper Boli Bolingoli sneaked off to Spain for an overnight stay without telling anyone at the club.
      Raging boss Neil Lennon tore into the wayward 25-year-old for putting his team-mates and Kilmarnock players at risk after playing a game after returning. He’s also been sent on loan.
      Lennon said: “It is one of the worst behaviours from an individual I have come across. I just can’t fathom it. 
      “Following this First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, issued a warning to footballers.
      At her daily briefing in August she said “Consider today the yellow card. The next time will be the red card.”

      Celtic chief Peter Lawwell then had to apologise for a controversial winter break for the team to Dubai where two players were caught the bug and half the squad had to isolate.
      Eight Aberdeen stars were also caught breaking rules by going to a bar last August.

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