Rangers vs Livingston

It's a big weekend for Scottish football with VAR being introduced for the first time.

They are on a good run in the league though, particularly in home games but they take on a [Livingston](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/livingston-fc) team who will cause problems for them as always under David Martindale. [John Lundstram ](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/john-lundstram)spoke about how he's been dealing with an injury issue earlier this week but he continues in the heart of the midfield for the Ibrox side, despite the changes that van Bronckhorst has made for this one. [Rangers](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) and they are winning plenty fo games, but the fans aren't impressed by what they are seeing from the club. [Giovanni van Bronckhorst's ](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/giovanni-van-bronckhorst)men were booed off against Dundee in the Premier Sports Cup in midweek despite a 1-0 win and the Rangers boss insisted it was deserved. [here](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) to take yourself to our Newsletter Preference Centre. Martindale has former Rangers youngster Stephen Kelly in his ranks and he's in from the start on his first return to Ibrox since leaving in the summer.

Rangers still have various injury issues to contend with as they prepare to welcome Livingston to Ibrox on Saturday afternoon.

[Livingston](/topic/livingston) left-back Cristian Montano is expected to shake off the knock that forced him off against St Johnstone. Last five league matches: Rangers L W W W W; Livingston W W L L W. [Glen Kamara](/topic/glen-kamara) is out with an ankle knock but could be back against Napoli next week in the Champions League.

Gio van Bronckhorst knows his side must inspire a fanbase who booed their meek display in the midweek win over Dundee.

You want it the other way, you don't want to have pressure but you know when you don't have the results you have the pressure." You've got a Champions League game coming up in midweek and it's a bad result to go into that with That is the pressure I feel, and I am used to as manager. He responded: “We have just got to concentrate on ourselves and go game by game in the league, and get the three points every single game. Shamal George and Jack Fitzwater especially were dominating at the back as the hosts were unable to conjure a chance. Tavernier was quizzed on their Scottish Premiership title ambitions, with Ange Postecoglou's men now holding a four-point lead at the top of the table. Asked about mounting pressure on his job as boss, he said: "I always feel the pressure. Time and time again Rangers tried to break the Lions down, but they were absolutely nowhere. It all comes down to one man and that's the manager. [Livingston](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/livingston-fc) stay in sixth, but a point away at Ibrox is a huge scalp for David Martindale's men who held on so valiantly in Govan. The line-up, the structure, the subs. They couldn't have started worse; Jon Nouble collected a ball on his left, swivelled and fired a shot low beyond Allan McGregor to send the away following into delirium.

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has picked his starting eleven and substitutes to welcome Livingston to Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership this ...

He will be looking for better this afternoon as Rangers bid to make sure they keep picking up wins in their hunt to reclaim the Scottish Premiership title. The Gers boss saw his side edge out Dundee to advance in the Scottish League Cup earlier this week, but Van Bronckhorst was left unhappy with the performance. Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has picked his starting eleven and substitutes to welcome Livingston to Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon.

Ally McCoist and Chris Sutton have both backed Rangers to win again in the Scottish Premiership as they take on Livingston at Ibrox on Saturday 22 October.

Both have also backed Celtic to win the lunchtime kick-off as they travel to Hearts looking to keep their gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Ally McCoist and Chris Sutton have both backed Rangers to win again in the Scottish Premiership as they take on Livingston at Ibrox on Saturday 22 October. Ally McCoist and Chris Sutton predict the results of Rangers v Livingston and Hearts v Celtic

Rangers have named their starting XI that will take on Livingston in today's Premiership match. The Light Blues were uninspiring in their Premier Sports Cup ...

I think it will help all of us, for discussion points and big decisions in games the referee can have help so I think everyone will benefit from it. The Dutchman said ahead of the match, as VAR is introduced to the domestic game in Scotland: "It is good, I am used to VAR, we had it in Holland and in China and of course we have it in European competition. I think it is good for the game that we have it in this country and I am glad that they brought it forward. “In the end it is still VAR who decides, for some decisions it is either offside or onside but with penalties or red cards it is always the interpretation of VAR as well because that is also a referee. [- Rangers and Celtic discover Premier Sports Cup dates and times as semi-final Hampden clashes set](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/rangers-celtic-discover-premier-sports-25309388) [- Former Rangers No2 Gary McAllister leaves Aston Villa as Steven Gerrard's coaching team exit club](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/former-rangers-no2-gary-mcallister-25320238) [- Steven Gerrard sacked by Aston Villa as club issue very short statement on former Rangers boss](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/steven-gerrard-sacked-aston-villa-25318243) [- Jamie Carragher in 'not really sure' reply over Steven Gerrard's next move after Aston Villa sacking](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/jamie-carragher-not-really-sure-25321687) [- Rangers v Livingston on TV: Channel, kick-off time and live stream details for Ibrox clash](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/rangers-v-livingston-tv-channel-25311223) He goes back to a more familiar XI and the likes of Allan McGregor, all play.

RANGERS have dropped two points in the Premiership after 10-man Livi held onto a 1-1 draw at Ibrox.Joel Nouble fired Livingston ahead after just four.

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The Light Blues were at home against the side from West Lothian but it was no easy ride as they toiled again in large spells of this match before a boost ...

Started pacey and energetic and benefited from his side's upping in tempo. James Sands - 5 Looked the most likely goal threat early doors but chances were few and far between. Brought on to try and inject some pace into the team. Making his 250th league appearance for the Light Blues but oddly found himself drifting out to a position that looked like right midfield. Tried to build play from the back and made big contribution late on. Antonio Colak - 5 It didn't work and lack of forward passes becoming a worrying trend. [James Tavernier](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/james-tavernier) being the best sight of goal - a shot from 30 yards straight at Shamal George - showed how hard it was for the home side. Strangely hooked at half-time, wasn't the worst performer. Beaten for the goal. Dundee had frustrated [Giovanni van Bronckhorst's ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/giovanni-van-bronckhorst)men midweek as they scraped a 1-0 win in the Premier Sports Cup and an identical theme played out here, with no shots on target registered in the first half as boos rang out after another dismal showing.