Ferguson back from ban

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

Midfielder Kevin Thomson and defender Carlos Cuellar are both suspended and Christian Dailly is set to replace the Spaniard alongside David Weir in central defence.

Goalkeeper Allan McGregor (ankle), Lee McCulloch (foot), Charlie Adam (knee), Steven Naismith (knee) and Chris Burke (ankle) are all out injured.

Provisional squad: Alexander, Broadfoot, Weir, Papac, Dailly, Whittaker, Ferguson, Davis, Hemdani, Novo, Darcheville, G Smith, Buffel, Cousin, Boyd, S Smith, Gow, Furman.