retired_mickey

9/3/06
Bowyer on form as Rangers scrape through

Lee Bowyer was man of the match as Rangers scraped a 1-0 result at the Mestalla against Valencia. Frau got the goal before going off injured which lead to a more defensive tactic from Rangers, on another day and if David Villa could finish his chances Rangers would have lost heavily.

Valencia 0-1 Rangers - Mestalla

Goals - Frau
Injuries - Pierre Alain-Frau
MoM - Lee Bowyer(9) - Rangers

retired_mickey

12/3/06
We're not Frautened of Valencia!

With the tired Dado Prso on the bench it was Pierre Alain-Frau's time to take the spotlight, chipping in with goals and assists he chipped in with a double today and won the game for Rangers.

Rangers 2-0 Hearts - Ibrox

Goals - Frau(2)
Injuries
MoM - Pierre Alain-Frau(9) - Rangers

retired_mickey

16/3/06
Rangers through after late pen

Pierre Alain-Frau netted his most important Rangers goal to date, a penalty four mins from time to level the scores at 2-2 on the night. Rangers were minutes from going out as Thomas Buffels opener was cancelled out by Mista and Pablo Aimar. Rangers go through 3-2 on aggregate.

Rangers 2-2 Valencia - Ibrox - 3-2 Agg

Goals - Buffel, Frau(pen)
Injuries
MoM - Mista(8) - Valencia

retired_mickey

19/3/06
Gers coast past Dons to seal consecutive cup wins

Rangers won the League cup for the 2nd year running and their cause was definately helped with Chris Clarks early sending off, picking up two yellows for two poor fouls. Thomas Buffel was named man of the match as he set up two goals, one of which was tournaments top scorer Dado Prso.

Aberdeen 0-3 Rangers - Hampden

Goals - Brown, Wilson(pen), Prso
Injuries - Ian Murray
MoM - Thomas Buffel(9) - Rangers

retired_mickey

22/3/06
Celtic defeat Rangers for the first time this season

Rangers were behind for most of the match in this dissapointing performance from both sides. Sutton had Celtic in the lead after pouncing on a re-bound. Scott Brown leveled not long before half time. Just after halftime however Rangers were behind again Hartson the scorer, and he sealed the game 20mins from time ouncing on a poor Prso pass to Brown and scoring with a sublime finish.

Celtic 3-1 Rangers - Ibrox

Goals - Brown
Injuries
MoM - John Hartson(9) - Celtic

retired_mickey

25/3/06
Rangers bounce back in time for big UEFA Cup match

Rangers bounced back from defeat to Celtic, defeating Dunfermline 3-1 ahead of their big tie with Arsenal in the quarter finals of the UEFA Cup. Jukka Santala was the defensive star of the show and Ross McCormack the offensive star of the show both youth players showing what they can do.

Rangers 3-1 Dunfermline - Ibrox

Goals - McCormack(2), Basinas
Injuries
MoM - Jukka Santala(8) - Rangers

retired_mickey

30/3/06
Rangers hold out for draw

Rangers managed to keep a hold of a 0-0 draw at Ibrox which will set up a difficult second leg at Highbury. Rangers would have wanted to have scored at least once at home while keeping a clean sheet but now they will need to again keep a clean sheet or indeed score while not letting Arsenal score more.

Rangers 0-0 Arsenal - Ibrox

Goals
Injuries
MoM - Steven Campbell(9) - Rangers

retired_mickey

31/3/06
Falkirk hold out for draw

Falkirks goalkeeper Ruben Falcon was the hero today, keeping Rangers at bay numerous times. Despite having a largely in-experienced side out Rangers dominated and should have capitalised at least once on their chances.

Falkirk 0-0 Rangers - Falkirk Stadium

Goals
Injuries
MoM - Ruben Falcon(9) - Falkirk

retired_mickey

6/4/06
Rangers fall short at Highbury

Rangers were defeated by a classy Arsenal side at Highbury and knocked out of the UEFA Cup quarter final. There were chances for Rangers but they could not take them when they came their way Thomas Buffel had a magnificant chance at 2-0 down, Dado Prso also had a goal chalked off for offside just minutes after the 2nd Arsenal goal and Barry Ferguson had a great chance to put Rangers 1 ahead early on. This campaign has boosted Rangers reputation in Europe and has lifted their standards to realistic targets in Europe, next season the fans will be looking for a run equally as good at least.

Arsenal 2-0 Rangers - Highbury

Goals
Injuries - Steven Campbell
MoM - Jens Lehmann(9) - Arsenal

retired_mickey

9/4/06
Buffel star as Rangers see off Dons

Thomas Buffel was man of the match against Aberdeen as Rangers won 3-2. Buffel scored the 3rd and got an assist. Rangers seemed to struggle late on but were not in too much danger despite a double from Finbogason.

Rangers 3-2 Aberdeen - Ibrox

Goals - Brown, McCormack, Buffel
Injuries
MoM - Thomas Buffel(9) - Rangers