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Rangers 0-1 Kilmarnock Saturday, 18 February 2012 17:24 Written by Thommo

A depressing week at Ibrox was capped off this afternoon as SPL Champions Rangers suffered a 1-0 defeat against Kilmarnock. 

Rangers starting XI: McGregor; Broadfoot, Goian, Bocanegra, Wallace; Aluko, Davis, Edu, Papac; Healy, McCulloch

Despite a promising start to the match from the home side, it was Kilmarnock who took the lead in the 12th minute after Dean Shiels showed good composure in the penalty area to place the ball beyond Allan McGregor, after picking up a pass from Paul Heffernan. 

Ally McCoist was a dealt another major blow after Romanian defender Dorin Goian limped off and had to be replaced by Ross Perry.

David Healy then had the ball in the back of the net but the Northern Irish striker was ruled offside, after combining well with Kirk Broadfoot.

Things went from bad to worse for the home side when Sasa Papac saw red after a poorly timed challenge.

Ally McCoist shuffled his pack at half-time, by replacing David Healy with Mervan Celik as his side continued the hunt for an equalizer. 

The second half saw yet another Rangers goal chopped off. Lee McCulloch got on the end of a Sone Aluko corner but referee Ian Brines believed that McCulloch fouled Kilmarnock goalkeeper Cammy Bell.

Rangers refused to give up their search of a goal and Kirk Broadfoot was replaced by Algerian midfielder Salim Kerkar.

Attendance - 50,268. A massive well done to all who attended today, the atmosphere was incredible and we showed the world why we truly are the best fans in the world.

Match Report: Dunfermline Athletic 1-4 Rangers Sunday, 12 February 2012 07:03 Written by Thommo

Rangers bounced back from last week’s Scottish Cup exit with a comfortable 4-1 victory over SPL basement boys Dunfermline at East End Park.

Ally McCoist made only one change from the team that lost 2-0 against Dundee Utd last week, with Lee McCulloch replacing Mervan Celik to partner David Healy up front.

McCoist's Dunfermline counterpart, Jim McIntyre, also made one change to his team that fought out a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock in mid-week, by replacing Kyle Hutton - who is on loan from Rangers, and missed out due to a gentlemen's agreement - with Gary Mason.

Dunfermline Athletic 1-4 Rangers Saturday, 11 February 2012 14:22 Written by croatianbicycles

Rangers bounced back from their shock cup defeat at the hands of Dundee United with an emphatic win over Dunfermline.

Rangers starting XI: McGregor; Bartley, Goian, Bocanegra, Wallace; Aluko, Davis, Edu, Papac; Healy, McCulloch

Dunfermline starting XI: Smith; Rutkiewicz Keddie Boyle McMillan; Kerr Mason Burns Buchanan; Kirk Graham

Prematch Analysis: Dunfermline vs. Rangers Friday, 10 February 2012 06:49 Written by DarcheVinny

East End Park, 12pm, Saturday 11th February.

More than enough has been said about the miserable loss of points, that has seen Rangers give up an impressive dougle digit lead at the top of the SPL, to now sit four points behind the regular SPL runners' up. With thirteen games to go, it is now a case of win every remaining game and remain Champions. Are the players up for the challenge? If they aren't, they don't belong at this club.