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The 19-year-old spoke to the clubs official media outlet after signing a contract extension.

I want to push myself on and off the pitch, which is what you need to do at a club like this. Especially at signing nights, it is great for us to be there for them. It is great to see how energetic the younger boys are when they see guys like Alex [Lowry] and myself coming to their signing nights. It is amazing that he is back in. I have had a few hard spells but it is all about learning. I love this club, so it was a no-brainer.

Leon King has signed a new "long-term" deal at Rangers. The defender, 18, has committed his future to the Ibrox club by penning fresh terms in Glasgow ...

The Insider newsletter is the latest move by the team at the Rangers Review to bring content directly to you. It's a handy way to keep abreast of what's going on amid all the noise surrounding Scotland's most successful club. We already have accounts on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Tik Tok and Instagram but we will also send exclusive bespoke opinion pieces every day at 5pm direct to your email. “I am pleased for Leon and his family that we have now secured his long-term future at Rangers.” Michael Beale added: “I am really pleased for both Leon and his family to have agreed this new contract. "I have always wanted to play for this club, and I am glad that it is continuing.

Rangers have really missed £37000-a-week-star who brings something “special” to Ibrox, according to journalist Dean Jones.

[sign up to our weekly newsletter](https://www.givemesport.com/signup?utm_source=GiveMeSport&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=Newsletter). But Goldson definitely did do his best when he was available to play. Thankfully for the Glasgow club, though, Goldson is not one of them. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “He’s got something special that I think maybe some people didn’t even completely realise until he wasn’t there anymore. He is ahead of schedule, but what I won’t do is rush him.” [Rangers](https://www.givemesport.com/rangers) have really missed key Ibrox defender [Connor Goldson](https://www.givemesport.com/connor-goldson) during his absence for the Gers, believes journalist [Dean Jones](https://twitter.com/DeanJonesSoccer).

Rangers have staved off reported interest from Premier League clubs in England to secure defender Leon King on a new long-term contract.

“I have had a few hard spells but it’s all about learning, you don’t make mistakes without learning,” he said. It’s something I have always wanted to do, play for this club, and I’m glad it is continuing. With both Connor Goldson and

Rangers have confirmed that defender Leon King has agreed a new “long-term” deal.

“I have had a few hard spells but it’s all about learning, you don’t make mistakes without learning,” he said. “This time last year a similar points lead was overturned by more points than is required to turn this around [with a 10 point swing after Christmas]. It’s something I have always wanted to do, play for this club, and I’m glad it is continuing.

Rangers confirm new Leon King contract, prompting reaction from striker Antonio Colak and winger Scott Wright.

Coming in to a side that were lacking at the back due to numerous injuries, he was a rookie. [Leon King](http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/topic/leon-king) has put pen to paper on a new contract at Ibrox, ending any interest in his services ahead of the January transfer window – prompting reaction from Antonio Colak and Scott Wright. Now, King looks set to build on the 27 senior outings he has made for Rangers.

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Oh Scottish football how we've missed you as we put the World Cup to one side as our beloved game exits cold storage.

They've had a month as well to prepare for this game and look forward to it. And the 42-year-old believes he is the man to right Rangers as he aims to build on his stint as Steven Gerrard's key lieutenant We've been in their eyeline for a while but tonight needs to be about our players, our club, it needs to be about us getting three points. but what could a big team talk from Michael Beale spark in the second half? It's been a familiar theme at both ends. [Hibs](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/hibernian-fc) are likely to offer strong resistance against a side they grabbed a dramatic 2-2 draw with back in August. The next chance lies on Ellie Youan who forces Allan McGregor into a great save to put the ball out for a corner before Ryan Porteous is found unmarked in the box to break the deadlock. Chris Cadden looks to take on Adam Devine down the right-hand side but the young Rangers defender manages to slide in and concede a throw-in. Home punters are making the trip to Ibrox hoping Beale can usher in a new era as aims to warm the cockles of a fanbase who will be braving temperatures of -4 by the time the second half stars. Stick with us to find out. The set piece comes to nothing and that looks to be it for the half. The stakes are high and a win is of vital importance to both teams.

Rangers "had a lot of anxiety to get through" before coming from behind twice in Michael Beale's first game in charge to edge out Hibernian as the Scottish ...

- Squad number4Player nameHanlonAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameMarshallAverage rating - Squad number20Player nameMorelosAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameMcGregorAverage rating "But there's a lot of positives, a lot to build on. Antonio Colak was in the team, too, and he had a problem with his calf. He was in the team. Beale tinkered his formation and whether it was that alone, some half-time man-management, or Hibs dropping a level, he got a response. Nisbet - in his first game since February after injury - burst into space vacated by James Tavernier and smashed a shot high into the net with the outside of his boot. You could feel it coming and then, quickly, along came a second goal. They took complete grip after a structural reshuffle and refused to let go. Consequently, the pressure is building on manager Lee Johnston.

RANGERS produced a thrilling second half comeback to hand Michael Beale his first competitive victory as Gers manager with a 3-2 win over Hibernian at Ibrox ...

Beale is just hours away from his first competitive game in charge of Rangers and his pre-match conference split opinion as Fraser Wilson discovered.

That would explain the three disallowed goals for offside when they lost to Saudi Arabia, or is it just sour grapes because Portugal were better without Ronaldo and Messi is running riot for Argentina and could win it on Sunday? Alan Lough, Dunbar, said: “Pepe is an idiot to say that the World Cup is rigged for Argentina to win it for Messi. Deep down he must believe Rangers have a chance of clawing the points back but all that talk has to be kept in house.” And the new man in charge was honest enough to admit they need a helping hand from others if they’re to chip away at the champions. Borna Barasic is a squad player who only played for Croatia due to injury while Josip Juranovic is a starter and consistent performer. That led to callers arguing Barisic is in the same bracket.

Rangers twice came from behind to secure a 3-2 win over Hibs at Ibrox as the Scottish Premiership resumed following the World Cup break.

Scott Arfield - N/A - on in the 86th minute Drove the forward progress for the third and winning goal. Scott Wright - N/A - on in the 86th minute

Rangers manager Michael Beale has revealed how he roused his players into action after an error-strewn first-half showing against Hibs.

He revealed: "Unfortunately, Leon King was sick this morning so that changed our plans and John had to drop back there and we lost Colak yesterday afternoon to a tight calf and we didn’t want to take a risk. I felt after the performance at the weekend I could get through it." You saw everything tonight, there was a little bit anxiety in the air, certainly in the crowd and on the pitch. It's difficult, we know we have centre-halves missing and the two boys are doing their best for the team. [football](/sport/football/) and counter-press hard and if we get the next goal the stadium will pick up and we will go on and win the second half 2-0'. They listened, they went out and they played much more like I want them to play in the second half, dominating the game.

Rangers hero Ally McCoist insists Rangers CAN win trophies under Michael Beale as the club icon dropped the "tepid" initial reaction to the appointment.

It’s somewhere in-between – probably about a six to tell you the truth.” I’m a little bit surprised. He stated: "Of course, Rangers can (win trophies under Michael Beale). The former Queens Park Rangers gaffer faces massive task if he is to derail Celtic's title charge, with Ange Postecoglou's men holding a comfortable nine point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. There are some exciting times ahead." It's important that Michael gets support from the board too and I'm sure he will.

MICHAEL BEALE marked his competitive bow as Rangers manager with a 3-2 victory over Hibernian at Ibrox. Rangers are now six points adrift of Celtic…

The animosity in that particular relationship has made suggestions of a summer switch from Easter Road to Ibrox such a topic of debate. Beale has only had a couple of weeks on the training ground but there will need to be far more time spent working on solving the defensive disasters that have plagued Rangers all season. If Beale sticks with this approach, there will be more chances to come for the Zambian in what must be a revitalised front line. The Ibrox boss admitted on Wednesday that his side will need a helping hand from their Premiership rivals if Celtic are to be caught and overtaken this term. The nine point gap that he inherited was always going to be difficult to overturn regardless of how this first outing transpired. The strike from Sakala was clinical, a set-piece routine paid off and Morelos provided the finishing touch to a lovely move to complete the comeback.

RANGERS produced a thrilling second half comeback to hand Michael Beale his first competitive victory as Gers manager with a 3-2 win over Hibernian at Ibrox ...

Rangers were playing with an assurance after taking the lead, going close to a fourth goal of the evening on 76 minutes. Tavernier whipped a free-kick straight into the arms of David Marshall minutes later, before the Gers completed the turnaround with a quick fire third of the evening. turned and faced the Hibs defence before threading a pinpoint pass into the feet of Morelos, with the backtracking Rocky Bushiri knocking the Colombian’s strike at goal behind for a corner. Adam Devine worked the ball onto his left foot before standing up a cross for Fashion Jr. It took just eight minutes into the second period for the home to fashion their first dangerous moment. Tavernier and Tillman were the architects once again, with the latter latching onto the captain’s through pass before leaving Paul Hanlon in his wake with a piece of nimble footwork. James Tavernier’s corner was met at the near post by Tillman, flicking a clever header onto Ryan Jack who bundled the ball over the goalline from point-blank range. and the Zambian made no mistake with his finish as he lashed through the legs of Rocky Bushiri and into the bottom corner. Parity was short-lived for the Ibrox side, however, as Hibs restored their lead less than a minute later. The dangerous Fashion Jr. and Alfredo Morelos coming into the starting lineup. After Allan McGregor did well to turn Elie Youan’s curling strike behind, Ryan Porteous headed home from the resulting corner.

Match report as Rangers come from behind to beat Hibs 3-2 at Ibrox; Ryan Porteous opened the scoring early on; Kevin Nisbet quickly cancelled out Fashion ...

"You saw a little bit of everything tonight. Again, Tillman was the provider when his quick feet took him past Paul Hanlon and Rocky Bushiri inside the penalty area. A little bit of anxiety in the air, certainly in the crowd and on the pitch as well." "I know I've got a job on and to be fair to the boys they know they've got a job on to get back to the standards that we've had previously. "The first ball that went in our box went in the goal and I think we looked a little bit nervous for a minute, a little bit anxious. Captain James Tavernier swung the ball in from the right and Tillman flicked on at the near post for Jack to knock into the net from a couple of yards.

The Hibees had a strong handball claim while 2-1 up at Ibrox before Rangers staged a second half comeback.

A player is considered to have made their body unnaturally bigger when the position of their hand/arm is not a consequence of, or justifiable by, the player’s body movement for that specific situation. - Touches the ball with their hand/arm when it has made their body unnaturally bigger. The American attempted to head away, but seemed to lose his bearings and missed with his head as the ball struck his forearm, which was out in front of him. VAR Alan Tair would have had multiple angles to review the incident, but concurred with his onfield colleague’s call and play continued. A second attempted clearance was sent towards the back post, and Sands jostled with Nisbet as the ball dropped out of the sky. [Kevin Nisbet](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/kevin-nisbet) either side of Fashion Sakala’s equaliser.

Michael Beale won his first competitive game as Rangers manager on Thursday with a 3-2 win over Hibs at Ibrox.

"I'm sure he's openly analysing the squad day to day, and as soon as it gets to January he will wheel and deal. Fortunately for him, goals from Ryan Jack and Alfredo Morelos turned the tie on its head and the Light Blues closed the gap to six, putting pressure on Celtic ahead of their trip to [Aberdeen](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/aberdeen-fc) on Saturday. And whilst Thomson believes that Beale will want games to come thick and fast, he must also balance out his squad needs and predicts the Gers boss to be busy over the coming months.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst is on the shortlist for a quickfire return to management at FC Utrecht after they sacked their manager for attacking one of his own ...

It doesn't suit me and it doesn't suit the club. Utrecht confirmed they had binned Fraser after the unsavoury incident this week. Successor [Michael Beale](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/michael-beale) had his first game in charge this week in a 3-2 win over Hibs, whilst van Bronckhorst is still without a club.

Reaction from Ibrox after Rangers came back twice to win 3-2 against Hibs in manager Michael Beale's first competitive match in charge.

Unusually, Johnson returned to the media room having completed his post-match interview duties to alert journalists to the moment, which he had only just been briefed on by his Hibs staff (he hadn't mentioned it when he was in the room earlier). As for Colak, it doesn’t sound too serious – but will Beale be as prepared to pair Morelos and Colak together in an away game against Aberdeen on Tuesday, when Rangers will expect to be put under more pressure than at home against Hibs? It wasn’t mentioned in the post-match press conference as no one had seen the moment in the first half when the ball seemed to fall out of the sky onto James Sands’ arm while the Rangers defender was being put under pressure by Kevin Nisbet. [Rangers](/topic/rangers) was to “target” 19-year-old left back Adam Devine on what was only his second league start for the [Ibrox](/topic/ibrox) side. He was after all playing out of position – he is normally a right back – and his rawness identified him as a potential weakness. It would have been a dereliction of duty had Hibs not tried to hunt him down.

Rangers' first competitive match under new manager Michael Beale ended in victory as they twice came from behind to beat Hibernian 3-2 at Ibrox on Thursday.

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous -- linked with a move to Rangers -- broke the deadlock just eight minutes in with a header from a corner. He added: "The reality that hit me tonight is there's a lot of anxiety to get through, but the character of the team is good and we dominated in the second half and we deserved to win the game." Alfredo Morelos's goal shortly after the hour mark sealed a win that left Rangers six points behind leaders and arch-rivals Celtic, with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions in action away to Aberdeen on Saturday.

Michael Gannon takes your calls as the Premiership returns with the same old conspiracy theories after Michael Beale's winning start.

The board needs to spend decent money for decent defenders and a decent captain. Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “A nice winning start for Beale but it wasn’t all plain sailing. Michael O’Leary, Glasgow, said: “I think Beale might need more than suits and brogues if he hopes to take the title race beyond January 2. Celtic can only lose it and Rangers have less chance of winning it as I have going to the moon.” Robert McEwan, Glasgow, said: “We Celtic fans couldn't give a jot if Bud Hays, Dumfries, said: “Rangers scraped through on Thursday night and they think they are the best. [Hibs](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/hibernian-fc) on Thursday but the first half wasn’t exactly a blockbuster display.

GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST is on the shortlist for a quickfire return to management at FC Utrecht after they sacked their boss for attacking one of his own ...

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Michael Beale got off to a winning start as Rangers manager with a 3-2 win against Hibernian on Thursday night with Malik Tillman grabbing two assists on ...

However, the transition from Scotland’s top-flight to the English Premier League has not been easy for the 26-year-old. Rangers then went ahead for the first time four minutes later with Tillman, on loan from Bayern Munich, again grabbing an assist. His feet within the box, decision making, awareness to find Morelos is fantastic.” He is creative, runs behind the striker too. He can play as a 10, or part of a front three. He said: “It’s finding exactly where to play him.