Rangers frustrated by battling Greeks

RANGERS’ hopes of progressing to the last 16 of the UEFA cup were dented last night after being held to a goalless draw by Panathinaikos at Ibrox.

Rangers now face a daunting trip to Athens for the second leg next week needing to score to keep their European hopes alive.

Walter Smith persisted with the 4-5-1 formation which he had favoured in the Champions League but this time Lee McCulloch was given the nod in the lone striker role. On-loan Fulham midfielder Steve Davis made his debut while Nacho Novo earned a first start since November.