Reserves Back In Action

[ian1964 10,826]

RANGERS' Reserves will be looking to increase their recent impressive run when they take on Motherwell at Creamery Park in Bathgate this afternoon.

 

Archie Campbell celebrates scoring with Gregg WyldeTommy Wilson's side have taken 16 points from their last six SPL games but still trail league leaders Celtic by nine points with 17 fixtures played.

 

Last week's 1-0 win over Falkirk - courtesy of an Archie Campbell goal - was impressive considering there was five under-19 players in the starting eleven against an experienced side.

 

And it is expected that youth will again be given the chance to shine at this level with injuries taking its toll for Walter Smith ahead of Wednesday night's crucial first-team clash against St. Mirren.

 

Danny Wilson, Ross Perry, Gregg Wylde, Kyle Hutton and Archie Campbell are all likely to to be drafted in to face the Steelmen and other under-19 stars could join them in the squad.

 

This afternoon's game will kick-off at 1pm

[CammyF 9,106]

Currently 2-0 to Motherwell.

 

Cammy F

[ian1964 10,826]

RANGERS Reserves impressive unbeaten run came to end this afternoon after they lost 2-0 to Motherwell at Creamery Park.

 

Scott GallacherTommy Wilson's side put on a brave display in poor conditions but the Steelmen came out on top, a result which allows league leaders Celtic to put one hand on the SPL trophy.

 

Celtic, who beat Inverness yesterday, are now ten points clear at the top of the league with both teams having four games remaining.

 

The Light Blues suffered an early scare nine minutes in when Alan Lowing brought down Jamie Murphy in the box and the referee immediately pointed to the spot.

 

Murphy dusted himself down before taking the penalty but Scott Gallacher was there to make a fine stop and get his side out of jail.

 

Rangers got a lift from their keeper's heroics and the home side were to suffer another blow on 35 minutes when Cammy Murray had a nasty fall and had to be replaced following lengthy treatment to his ankle.

 

This was to be a key moment in the game as Motherwell opened the scoring in the injury time added to the end of the first-half.

 

Murphy made amends for his earlier miss with a good run down the right and his dangerous cross was coverted by Robert McHugh from eight yards. Andrew Little

 

Gers came out fighting at the start of the second-half with Andrew Little, in particular, leading the frontline with distinction.

 

The striker has clearly had a boost in confidence after making his senior international debut for Northern Ireland against Poland.

 

Motherwell, however, doubled their advantage with 20 minutes remaining when Gers switched off allowing Murphy to run through on goal and slot the ball beyond Gallacher.

 

Rangers continued to play well in the latter stages but could not get the goal that would have given them a chance of getting a point from this fixture.

 

Gregg Wylde hit the side netting, Archie Campbell fizzed a shot across goal and Lennon and Little also came close but it was not to be.

 

MOTHERWELL: Krysiak, Murray (McPake 30), Wilson, Page, Hutchinson, Malcolm, Meechan (Slane 77), Fitzpatrick, D Smith, Murphy, McHugh

 

RANGERS: Gallacher; Lowing (Bagci 80), Perry, Webster, Wilson; Hutton, Stirling, Hemdani (Campbell 58), Wylde (Forbes 75); Lennon, Little

[Gazza_8 233]

Creamery Park?

 

Sounds like a bad porn movie.

[CammyF 9,106]

Creamery Park?

 

Sounds like a bad porn movie.

 

You ever been to Bathgate

 

Cammy F

[Frankie 8,825]

The lad Murphy is an excellent prospect.

 

Played very well against us at Ibrox earlier in the season.