ian1964 10,761 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Rangers have been handed a boost with the news Lee McCulloch will be fit for the club's title run-in. It was originally feared the midfielder, who underwent an operation earlier this year to remove a cyst on his knee, would be sidelined for the remainder of the season. However his manager Walter Smith confirmed on Friday that the 32-year-old would be in contention to play in Rangers' SPL fixture away to Aberdeen on Wednesday, April 13. The player's return will see him available to feature in eight of Rangers' remaining SPL matches, with three games scheduled before a further five are added to the calendar after the SPL split. The Ibrox club's post-split game with Celtic has already been scheduled for Sunday, April 24. McCulloch had been a virtual ever-present for the Ibrox club this season before his injury, featuring 27 times before being forced out of a win over Hearts on February 2 after just 20 minutes. http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/242464-mcculloch-ready-to-return-to-action-for-rangers/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,665 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Go on big Jig... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 307 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Never thought I would say this but big Lee could be crucial in the Run in 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie RFC 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 We need as many fit players as possible for the run-in. He's certainly a better option than Edu although I would rather see young Ness and Hutton in front of him long term. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 307 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 We need as many fit players as possible for the run-in. He's certainly a better option than Edu although I would rather see young Ness and Hutton in front of him long term. I really don't see the fuss about Hutton 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie RFC 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I really don't see the fuss about Hutton Think he's a decent player. Certainly not in the same quality as Ness but everytime he has come in this season he's done well. can put himself about a bit as well and didn't look out of place against Man Utd or the two games he's played against the Beggars 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ness and McCulloch - so much better options than the dire Edu. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ness and McCulloch - so much better options than the dire Edu. The funny thing is that some were happy when McCulloch became injured because Edu could get a run in the team instead... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I wouldn't like to see McCulloch getting a game ahead of the likes of Ness if he's not fully fit yet. Ness has been back on the training ground for about 3 weeks whereas I think Jig only returned on Monday. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I would put Ness in front of McCulloch - but even a half-fit McCulloch would get the nod ahead of Edu IMO - Edu was instrumental in our SPL win the other year - but this season has been a headless chicken. I thought it might have been us... but I watched him against Paraguay for the US last week and he was equally ineffective. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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