Mendes and Novo back for Rangers

Rangers are boosted by the return of Pedro Mendes and Nacho Novo for their SPL game against Hamilton this weekend.

Mendes (thigh) and Novo (shoulder) are both now in contention to make their first appearances of the season in the clash at Ibrox.

Kevin Thomson is suspended, as well as struggling with a thigh strain, while Kyle Lafferty serves the last match of his suspension.

Provisional squad: McGregor, Whittaker, Papac, Weir, Davis, McCulloch, Bougherra, Naismith, Miller, Boyd, Fleck, Smith, Beasley, Aaron, Little, Wilson, Alexander, Mendes, Novo.