Barry Ferguson is back in training for Rangers although tomorrow’s Old Firm derby is likely to come too soon for the deposed skipper.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has seven players missing through injury for tomorrow’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell.

RANGERS boss Walter Smith was pleased to hold on to another “hard-fought three points” after last night’s 2-1 win at St Mirren.

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson and goalkeeper Allan McGregor have both been dropped for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Falkirk.

Rangers defenders Madjid Bougherra and Kirk Broadfoot both face late fitness tests ahead of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hearts.

TRY telling Darren O’Dea that the Scottish League Cup is worthless. The Dubliner set aside months of frustration at Celtic to inspire the Bhoys to deserved extra-time triumph at Hampden yesterday and dash Rangers’ hopes of a clean sweep of domestic trophies.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has left misfiring strikers Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Georgios Samaras on the bench and handed Glenn Loovens a surprise starting spot for today’s Co-operative Insurance Cup final.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has no fresh injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hamilton.

Rangers are boosted by the return of Kyle Lafferty for their SPL game against Dundee United.

Steven Naismith will remain in the Rangers squad to face Falkirk in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League following a successful return to action.

UNDERSTATEMENT is not a trait readily associated with Old Firm derbies, but Celtic appear determined to muffle the impact of this precious victory over Rangers.

Madjid Bougherra is rated doubtful for Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian tomorrow.

Rangers will be without Kenny Miller for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Aberdeen.

Rangers are boosted by the return of captain Barry Ferguson for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Inverness.

Barry Ferguson will not make his long-awaited comeback in Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game at Hamilton.

Rangers have no fresh injury problems ahead of Sunday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League game at St Mirren.

Kris Boyd’s wonder goal against Partick Thistle was not enough to keep him in the Rangers starting line-up as he dropped to the bench for today’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Hibernian.

Andrius Velicka and Lee McCulloch are available for Rangers again ahead of Sunday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Hibernian.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has revealed Steven Whittaker may need an operation.

MOTHERWELL manager Mark McGhee launched a scathing attack on his own players following their 2-1 defeat by Rangers, insisting it was the worst performance of his stewardship at Fir Park.

Sasa Papac is suspended for Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell.

Kevin Thomson and David Weir are available for Rangers’ SPL match against Kilmarnock.

Shaun Maloney and Georgios Samaras formed Celtic’s strike force for the Old Firm clash at Parkhead.

WALTER SMITH is confident Rangers can secure the win they need in Kaunas and book a place in the final qualifying round of the Champions League despite last night’s goalless stalemate at Ibrox.

Rangers should have midfielders Kevin Thomson and Lee McCulloch available for tomorrow’s Champions League qualifier against FBK Kaunas at Ibrox.

Rangers manager Walter Smith expects his two veteran defenders David Weir and Christian Dailly to sign new deals with the Ibrox club when they return for pre-season training.

Aberdeen 2 Rangers 0

Sasa Papac is rated doubtful for Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Aberdeen.

St Mirren 0 Rangers3

Motherwell 1 Rangers 1

Sasa Papac is rated doubtful for Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell.

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson is rated doubtful for tomorrow’s UEFA Cup final against Zenit St Petersburg.

Rangers 3 Dundee United 1

Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam will return to action ahead of schedule after being passed fit for tomorrow’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash against Motherwell.

Rangers winger DaMarcus Beasley could end a lengthy spell on the sidelines by making his comeback against Hibernian on Sunday.

GORDON STRACHAN made light of the antics of his goalkeeper Artur Boruc who revealed a ‘God bless the Pope’ t-shirt following a crucial win over rivals Rangers yesterday.

Celtic defender Gary Caldwell returned from suspension to take over from Bobo Balde for the last Old Firm derby of the season at Parkhead.

Rangers skipper Barry Ferguson returns from a one-match ban for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Celtic at Parkhead on Sunday.

RANGERS kept their European and quadruple dreams alive after another Ibrox shutout put them within sight of the UEFA Cup final.

Rangers 0 Fiorentina 0

Rangers manager Walter Smith will be without several key players for their UEFA Cup semi-final clash against Fiorentina tomorrow.

St Johnstone 1 Rangers 1, after extra time (Rangers won 4-3 on penalties)

Rangers will be without three key players when they face St Johnstone in their Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has no fresh injury worries for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Celtic.