Rangers under-19s continue their UEFA Youth League campaign tonight when they face Slovan Bratislava at Firhill and the Light Blues side looks very strong – with fans on Twitter quick to back the young stars.
The young Gers are making their debut in the competition this season after winning the CAS Under-18 League last season and beat Young Boys on away goals in the last round while Bratislava defeated Ludogorets.
🆕 Your #RangersFC team for this evening's @UEFAYouthLeague game against Slovan Bratislava. pic.twitter.com/i59fy23H74
— Rangers B & Academy (@RFC_Youth) November 6, 2019
Many of the Rangers side were involved last week as the Colts beat Solihull Moors in the Challenge Cup and will be looking forward to the prospect of facing Wrexham at Ibrox in the next round.
Familiar names such as Nathan Young-Coombes, Dapo Mebude and Kai Kennedy also start for the Gers at a chilly Firhill – while last week’s penalty shootout hero Lewis Budinauckas starts in goal.
(Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
With the first-team in action tomorrow night against Porto at Ibrox, there’s a real opportunity to get the European fixtures off to a good start tonight.
Kick-off is at 7pm and fans can pay at the gate to watch the youngsters in action.
Fans on Twitter were quick to wish the youngsters good luck – with one tipping Young-Coombes and Mebude to both score.
Here are some of the best comments from Rangers fans on Twitter:
Good luck to the young guns 🔴⚪️🔵
— Four Lads Had a Dream (@4ladshadadream) November 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/GillianD89_/status/1192137604013137920
Would love to see that Coombes get a chance in the first team 🇬🇧
— Luke🇬🇧 (@LukeCowan1872) November 6, 2019
Young-Coombes and Mebude both to score 👏🏻
— Mungits 🤷🏻♂️ (@CameronQuinn92) November 6, 2019
Come on lads 🇬🇧
— Darren van Bronckhorst 🇳🇱 (@Dj_Dazavich) November 6, 2019
Mon the Gers 🇬🇧
— Curtis 🇦🇲 (@1872Curtis) November 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/Dj_Dazavich/status/1192140478533308418