Smith's options reduced

Rangers manager Walter Smith has several injury concerns ahead of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian.

Midfield could be a problem area, with Pedro Mendes out of action for up to two months with a knee injury, while Kevin Thomson is a doubt after injuring his shoulder in training.

Madjid Bougherra will also miss the visit of the Edinburgh club with a knee injury which is likely to keep him on the sidelines for a couple of weeks, while Maurice Edu and Kirk Broadfoot are both still out.

Provisional squad: McGregor, Whittaker, Papac, Weir, Smith, Naismith, Davis, McCulloch, Rothen, Novo, Lafferty, Boyd, Miller, Loy, McMillan, Fleck, Beasley, Alexander.