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Michael Beale takes his Ibrox side the road and the miles to Dundee as he looks to reduce the gap to Celtic back to nine points.

But a rapid start to the second half by Rangers proved too much for them. But whistler McLean wasn't interested and VAR Steve Kirkland agreed as the game went into half-time scoreless. Fashion Sakala netted after the break and Malik Tillman finished things off as the minutes between 54 and 57 proved deadly for new manager A corner is whipped into the box and he gets the chance to have a shot at goal. There were other forward positives too as Colak and Roofe made their injury returns. Sakala is trying to use pace and creativity to find a way to his fellow forwards. He picks the ball up just outside the box and beats a tracking back Colak to get a shot off. There's a lot of nice passes in the middle of the park but the midfielder then blooters a diagonal out for a throw-in. He gets behind the defence and in a flash is on to Birighitti. Morelos is on for Colak as a response is sought from the Ibrox side He takes his chance to try and have a pop at goal on a big day for teenager MacLeod. Goldson was amongst it again in the first half of their clash with United when a ball in from the right appeared to brush his hand.

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Everything you need to know to tune into Rangers' Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee United at Tannadice.

Hopefully we can do that and upset them.” We pushed Rangers hard that day. We had some poor results at the start of the season but that can always happen. We’ve got this game then a free week into the semi-final with Aberdeen. “This week has been spent meeting people face to face, getting a feel for them and telling them exactly what I want. I want to sit in front of a player and look into his eyes. Beale confirmed Rangers have been holding talks with a number of transfer targets, with offers to push deals over the line in the pipeline. [Rangers midfielder Steven Davis is sidelined due to an ACL injury, which will keep him out until the end of the season and could potentially end of his playing career.](/sport/football/rangers/michael-beale-confirms-coaching-role-lined-up-for-steven-davis-at-rangers-after-season-ending-knee-injury-3967139) Ridvan Yilmaz remains absent due to a hamstring tear, but Antonio Colak could make a comeback after picking up a calf strain. Steven Kirkland is in charge of VAR. Fans can also catch highlights on each of the clubs’ official YouTube channels. Odds: Dundee United 9/1 Advertisement

Rangers last win at Tannadice came in late 2020 when Steven Gerrard was still in charge at Ibrox as Michael Beale looks to right a wrong.

“It was a big moment in the game the other day and it has not been spoken about. Antonio Colak and Kemar Roofe have had another week and all of a sudden we go out to training and we have three number nines. “John Lundstram has been playing and training with injections. What I can see is that everyone’s committed and all in. And the Englishman has made changes from the firecracker 2-2 draw against Ange Postecoglou's men on Monday with Antonio Colak in from the start and Jon McLaughlin given the nod. In the last month, we’ve seen a young boy in Adam Devine showcasing himself as well so that’s good. He has not been able to do much training between games. He has been playing the most so to lose him was not ideal. “Glen Kamara has had issues and Jacko (Ryan Jack) too, so in terms of the squad, everybody seems in a more healthy place. He got a whack in the second half (against Celtic) and was still in pain quite a while after the game. Beale aid: “Every week it’s about trying to get stronger and better. [Dundee United.](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/dundee-united-fc) [Michael Beale's](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/michael-beale) men have the mandate of cutting the twelve point gap on rivals [Celtic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) but must muster up a league win on Tayside, something [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) have not managed in over two years.

The 24-year-old is a free agent in the summer but Michael Beale could move to bring him to Ibrox in the January window.

Braga said: "I’ve worked with Danny (the Portugal international) and, in his youth, I worked with Gini Wijnaldum. [Norwich City](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/norwich-city-fc) midfielder Todd Cantwell who is free to talk to clubs with his contract at the Championship club up in the summer. With the former England U21 star set to become a free agent at the end of the season a number of clubs will be looking to secure his services. Cantwell burst onto the scene during his debut season in the Premier League and had many managers wishing they had the budget to sign him. The south coast outfit were given the option to sign Cantwell on a permanent deal but decided against the move. Rangers fans will be looking closely at who can fill the gaps in the midfield area for Beale's new look side.

Michael Beale insists he's dropped Allan McGregor to the bench against Dundee United for tactical reasons. The Rangers boss named the veteran goalkeeper ...

Beale reckons set-pieces could be crucial and he feels that McLaughlin is a more commanding presence as he praised the 35-year-old. McGregor's performances have been questioned by some [Rangers ](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc)fans this season and Beale has decided to bring McLaughlin in for this afternoon's Scottish Premiership clash. [McGregor ](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/allan-mcgregor)as he believes McLaughlin is more suited to facing United.

The midfielder has fallen out of favour at Carrow Road and is available as a bosman.

"I said when I first came in to the job that it wasn't as broken that people made out. I want to sit in front of a player and look into his eyes. "This week has been spent meeting people face to face, getting a feel for them and telling them exactly what I want. Former England Under-21 midfielder Cantwell is out-of-contract at the end of the season and it's said that Beale is weighing up whether to make a move for him during this window or wait until his deal expires in June. Cantwell came through the ranks at Carrow Road and has racked up almost 130 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2017. There is a lot of players looking to come here.

Norwich City midfielder Todd Cantwell is a signing target for Rangers with Ibrox boss Michael Beale deciding whether to try to bring the 24-year-old to the ...

[(Scotland on Sunday), external](https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/john-lundstram-set-to-be-handed-new-rangers-deal-as-michael-beale-explains-his-value-3977974) [(Sunday Mail), external](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-gut-feeling-malik-tillman-28900772) [(Scottish Sun on Sunday), external](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10028517/rangers-norwich-city-midfielder-todd-cantwell-michael-beale/)

Michael Beale has now won 16 points out of 18 as Rangers manager since taking over from Giovanni van Bronckhorst in November as his squad becomes stronger by ...

Rangers almost took the lead in the 49th minute when Sakala stole in at the back post to reach a Borna Barisic cross but his volley was blocked by Birighitti. United were still processing the blow when, after Birighitti had made a close-range save from Sakala, Tillman fired rebound into the net from just inside the box and belief was sapped from the home side. Michael Beale has now won 16 points out of 18 as Rangers manager since taking over from Giovanni van Bronckhorst in November as his squad becomes stronger by the week.

Michael Beale made it six games unbeaten as Rangers boss as his side recovered from a sluggish first half to swat Dundee United aside with a 2-0 win at ...

It’s been a decent return for Dundee United since the winter break with a draw at home to Hearts and back to back wins against Ross County and St Johnstone. There has been a familiar pattern for Rangers under Michael Beale in that they have struggled in the first half and this was no different. There was no fluency to their play and they were lucky not to even go into behind at the interval. And the visitors would have been ahead if it wasn’t for Birighitti who pulled off a brilliant point blank save to deny Sakala who got on the end of Barisic’s cross. The Light Blues hit them with a quick one-two as they followed that opener up with a second just three minutes later. [World Cup](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022-1) break after an impressive run and it was only the second in six games for Dundee United against Rangers on home soil in all competitions.

The Ibrox outfit have been linked to Todd Cantwell and Tom Davies.

They have some very good players and started well in the second half. He said: “We’re really disappointed we lost the game. “The training level has gone up every week since I have been here. That’s really what I want to add. “I thought he would go on and have a fantastic career. I want to add competition.

MICHAEL BEALE hopes Rangers fans will be excited by his first January deals after refusing to rule out swoops for English duo Tom Davies and Todd…

“That’s really what I want to add. “I would like to think we will continue with the negotiations. “I know the fans and myself. “That is the biggest question I have when I sit in front of a player – are they going to shrink at Ibrox or grow. “I have to be excited about working with someone and the journey they are going on. “If Kemar Roofe stays fit that’s one I would like to add already inside and John Souttar will be available this month.

It was job done at Tannadice for the Light Blues but areas for improvement have been identified.

"In the Hibs game at Ibrox, it took them a lot longer to get going at Pittodrie. It's a conundrum and it's a problem that he needs to find a way to fix. "If they continued in the same way as they did in the first half, I believe Dundee United might have got something from this match. "Ryan Kent seems to have a free role but Sakala is tucked in behind the striker. If you put Colak at his best and Morelos at his best, Morelos is by far the better player. "If you look at the stats, Sakala is having a big impact on matches.

RANGERS continued their unbeaten run under boss Michael Beale thanks to a 2-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice. Second half goals from…

Trips to Hibs and Livingston over the next few days will be far more indicative and defining after a frustrating evening on home soil. The summer will surely bring sweeping changes to this squad but shrewd acquisitions could make all the difference as Rangers eye a cup double and try to keep Celtic in their sights. They had to capitalise before Rangers got going and earlier near misses – as Steven Fletcher twice came close and Liam Smith fired wide from the edge of the area – ultimately proved costly for United. Matches with Rangers will not determine their fate this term and this was a free-hit in many ways. The squad that Beale inherited from Van Bronckhorst last month is certainly not tight in terms of numbers when everyone is fit and available for selection. Beale revealed on Friday that he was closing in on his first signings of the window after holding positive face-to-face discussions with potential recruits in recent days. Yet, here he was as Beale pitched him back into Premiership action and McGregor was dropped to the bench. It has to be a priority come the summer, though. When he lost his place and McGregor returned, just a couple of months after seemingly making his farewell appearance at Hampden, it looked like the writing was on the wall. Three of them – Allan McGregor, Jon McLaughlin and Robby McCrorie – feel that they should be first choice but the gloves are seemingly still up for grabs more than a week into the New Year. Just minutes later, Tillman showed real composure to slot home the second and it was a case of job done there and then. The League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen and Scottish Cup trip to St Johnstone will be defining for Beale.

Beale is excited by the players he has lined up as he addressed the English duo who have been linked with moves.

Beale said: “He was certainly leading to a lot of frustration for a lot of people in the building first half. I want to turn the dial up in the building.” And Malik – they were the two players I was getting into at half time the most because I felt it was a bit static on the right. But there’s a lot of players we are speaking to at the moment.” “That is the biggest question I have when I sit in front of a player – are they going to shrink at Ibrox or grow. “I would like to think we will continue with the negotiations. “We would like to have new faces in the building. “I thought he would go on and have a fantastic career. He said: “I don’t know (if we’ll have the deals completed for Hampden) to be honest with you. And Beale said: "No names but I think they are both good players to be fair. I have to feel that they are someone who can come to Ibrox in front of 52,000 and really will grow and not shrink. He said: “I have to be excited about working with someone and the journey they are going on.

Beale was asked about speculation linking the Ibrox club with moves for Davies and Todd Cantwell of Norwich during the January transfer window and he said: “No ...

[How to get rid of these ads and support TW](/members/patrons.php) I’m proud of my two boys and they are still at school. In the meantime, the Everton midfield gets weaker and weaker (Garner, Iwobi, Davies) and no replacements in sight. It’s just a shame that coaches cannot get more out of some players and I personally believe that’s where most of the problems are, down at Finch Farm. The prem is one of the more demanding leagues. For the sake of his own career he should move on. All this talk of championship at best is an insult to the lad. How many top centre mids have we had over the last 20 years? He’s league one at best? When Allan was injured for a couple of months during Ancelotti, Davies was the bast defensive midfielder we’ve had since Phil Neville. Note: the following content is not moderated or vetted by the site owners at the time of submission. Since I spoke to you the other day there are even more who have come to the table but there is nothing concrete just yet."

MICHAEL BEALE declared himself 'delighted' with the Rangers showing as they head back south tonight following the collection of three points at Tannadice.

"Passing and running, it is a really hard thing. i am delighted for Fashion and Malik to keep their good form going and it was really comfortable. "We scored two really good goals, so I am delighted and now we can focus on the big semi-final next week which is hugely important to everybody."

Second half goals from Fashion Sakala and Malik Tillman secured Rangers three points from their Scottish Premiership trip to Dundee United.

The remaining 33 minutes saw Beale’s men continue to dominate the ball without ever threatening to rack up a handsome score line. United had the look of a beaten side long before referee Steven McLean confirmed as much. Having talked up the commitment of Alfredo Morelos, he relegated the Colombian to the bench. Borna Barisic’s whipped cross allowed Sakala to ghost in on the blind side. The Croatian floated a gem down the channel which Ryan Jack cushioned into Sakala’s path. McMann played a risky ball into midfield which turned possession over to Jack. Rangers’ efforts in the first period were summed up by Sakala. The Rangers manager will be mighty relieved to have left Tannadice with his side’s title hopes still alive. Beale is proving to be a hard man to second guess. It was ultimately more comfortable than the score suggested. There could yet be a twist or two to come in this intriguing story. His side only truly impressed in patches although they were better for longer than they’d been up until this point.

DUNDEE UNITED 0-2 RANGERS 4PM SUNDAY 8TH JANUARY 2023 CINCH PREMIERSHIP TANNADICE PARK Attendance: 12599 Two goals inside 15 second-half minutes secu.

We were in the game in what was an end-to-end first half. A touch to set himself opened up space but his cushioned effort was just wide of the post. Three minutes later, Tavernier surged forward and found Sakala inside the area with a clever pass. Middleton was involved again minutes later, showing pace to pick up a diagonal ball down the Rangers right. It was a quiet opening ten minutes. Liam Fox made one change to the side that took all three points in Perth on Monday.

Rangers turned up the heat after half-time to overcome Dundee United 2-0 in their cinch Premiership clash at Tannadice. The visitors were well under par in ...

In the 78th minute Gers striker Kemar Roofe replaced Tillman to make his first appearance since October after recovering from injury to give an added boost to the Ibrox outfit. Beale got the first sight of Antonio Colak since becoming Gers boss, the Croatia striker back for the first time since November 9 after recovering from calf problems. Liam Fox’s improving United side had lost only one of five games prior to the visit of Rangers and, while they stay second-bottom of the table, they can take some succour from their first-half display.

All the pre-match internet chatter about what or what would not occur in the streets of Dundee prior to this fixture seemed to suck the life out of the game ...

He was sent on after half time to replace the ineffective Colak, who the manager later revealed had picked up a knock. He argued that his cardio numbers are better than they were a couple of years ago, when he was being linked with multi-million-pound moves to various clubs. Many home fans took going 2-0 down as the invitation to do something else with their Sunday evening. “He was the most frustrated man in the building (at half time),” said Beale later. However, it was clear that he would likely play a significant part if anything good was going to come from the match for Rangers, and so it proved. Their side had certainly been no worse than Rangers and, in actual fact, had created probably the better chances in the opening half. United were applauded off the pitch enthusiastically at half time. Tillman struck the decisive goal after 57 minutes with a shot through a ruck of bodies after Sakala’s effort had been blocked by Mark Birighitti. Ryan Jack nudged the ball into his path and Sakala did the rest, taking a touch before sweeping a shot beyond Birighitti from a tight angle on the left. There had been reports of planned violence by hooligan ‘firms’ from as far away as London. Even here flicks that failed to come off drew groans from the away fans. That doesn’t excuse the VAR team, however.

Norwich City's Todd Cantwell is a player that Rangers boss Michael Beale admires, but he refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with a move…

“That is the biggest question I have when I sit in front of a player – are they going to shrink at Ibrox or grow. “I have to be excited about working with someone and the journey they are going on. But there’s a lot of players we are speaking to at the moment.”

Rangers turned up the heat after half-time to overcome Dundee United 2-0 in their cinch Premiership clash at Tannadice. The visitors were well under par in ...

In the 78th minute Gers striker Kemar Roofe replaced Tillman to make his first appearance since October after recovering from injury to give an added boost to the Ibrox outfit. Beale got the first sight of Antonio Colak since becoming Gers boss, the Croatia striker back for the first time since November 9 after recovering from calf problems. Liam Fox’s improving United side had lost only one of five games prior to the visit of Rangers and, while they stay second-bottom of the table, they can take some succour from their first-half display.

Everton midfielder Davies and Cantwell, who plays for Norwich City, have both been touted for switches across the border and Beale remains keen to get deals ...

“That’s really what I want to add. “I would like to think we will continue with the negotiations. “I know the fans and myself. “That is the biggest question I have when I sit in front of a player – are they going to shrink at Ibrox or grow. “I have to be excited about working with someone and the journey they are going on. “If Kemar Roofe stays fit that’s one I would like to add already inside and John Souttar will be available this month.

Rangers overcame a sluggish opening to record a 2-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice to maintain Michael Beale's unbeaten start since taking over as ...

Beale was only appointed Rangers manager at the beginning of last month and yet he has already been in charge of games played on every day of the week. But so far, so good.” He added: “We are not Real Madrid just yet, but we are moving in the right direction…” The last he was involved in a Rangers league defeat came at the stadium – a 1-0 defeat near the start of the 2020/21 season. There appeared to be little of note happening outside the stadium, likewise inside the stadium – on the pitch and off. A Wikipedia page was even mocked up to mark “the Great War of Dundee” between the likes of Rangers FC, Linfield FC, Millwall FC on one side and, rather unfairly it seemed, just Dundee United FC on the other. The owners of the Snug Bar, on Church Street, took the pre-emptive step of boarding up its windows.

The Ibrox boss spoke of two of his reported targets after the win over Dundee United and is stepping up his recruitment drive.

He just needs a run of games, he just needs to go somewhere where he’s going to play. And Davies confessed in an interview with The Athletic recently: “I love the club and the city but ultimately I want to play games, whether that be at Everton or somewhere else. [Premier League](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/english-premier-league) hasn’t been kind to him but he could definitely do a job in the Championship or the [Scottish Premiership](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scottish-premiership) at a club. Another who came through the youth ranks at his current club - Beale cheekily said “he used to kick my Liverpool Under 23s team all around the place” - and has been around the first team for the past seven years without really cementing his place. So, unless there is a change of manager and that has been rumoured, then his Goodison Park future looks bleak. Beale has ramped up the transfer excitement among the Rangers legions after admitting he has been making progress and meeting potential signings.

Rangers overcame a sluggish opening to record a 2-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice to maintain Michael Beale's unbeaten start since taking over as ...

Beale was only appointed Rangers manager at the beginning of last month and yet he has already been in charge of games played on every day of the week. But so far, so good.” He added: “We are not Real Madrid just yet, but we are moving in the right direction…” The last he was involved in a Rangers league defeat came at the stadium – a 1-0 defeat near the start of the 2020/21 season. A Wikipedia page was even mocked up to mark “the Great War of Dundee” between the likes of Rangers FC, Linfield FC, Millwall FC on one side and, rather unfairly it seemed, just Dundee United FC on the other. There appeared to be little of note happening outside the stadium, likewise inside the stadium – on the pitch and off. But even then, it seemed a slight overreaction for meatheads the length of Britain to converge on Dundee to unleash fury on the locals.

The midfielder is on Gers' list of targets and was left out of the Canaries' clash with Blackburn.

[Scotland's](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/scotland-national-team) Grant Hanley but they couldn't force their way back into the game and were knocked out. Beale said, when asked about the pair: "No names but I think they are both good players to be fair. “I thought he would go on and have a fantastic career. Wagner said: "Todd didn't make it for the squad today." They fell to defeat after an awful mistake from [Rangers](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc).

Match report as Rangers beat Dundee United 2-0 to maintain Michael Beales unbeaten start as manager; Fashion Sakala opened the scoring; Malik Tillman ...

"We are disappointed we lost the game. We've got to give credit to Rangers because I thought they started very well and made it difficult for us. "I was delighted with the performance. We scored two goals and I am delighted. It's a different injury so it is really frustrating for him. We had a lot of control in the first half but we lacked a little bit of quality in the final third.