The referee has been appointed for the visit of Kilmarnock as Rangers prepare to welcome Tommy Wright to Ibrox in his first week as Killie manager.
The Northern Irishman had been out of work since leaving St. Johnstone in May 2020 with Rugby Park seemingly a snug fit for both the club and the ex-Ulster goalkeeper.
Don Robertson will take charge of proceedings in what promises to be a tough match for a Rangers side looking to bounce back from the weekend’s disappointment.
The manner in which Rangers dropped two points to Hamilton at the weekend has drawn much criticism from the Ibrox support who are in expectant mood ahead of the visit of Kilmarnock.
Steven Gerrard changed his side around for the trip to Hamilton but it did not work out as planned as several fringe stars came in for criticism in the 1-1 draw.
Gers keeper Allan McGregor had kept Rangers in the match with Steven Davis’ introduction inspiring an opener when he set Borna Barisic free before the Croatian’s cross was deflected into his own net by Brian Easton.
But Rangers couldn’t hold on as a spirited Hamilton earned an equaliser with virtually the last kick of the ball after Allan McGregor had made a smart save from a cross and the side were slow to react.
Ross Callachan would rush in before sliding the ball off McGregor and into the Rangers net.
Tommy Wright dramatically improved a St. Johnstone side with virtually no budget, transforming fortunes at McDiarmid Park on a shoestring,
A disciplined coach now in charge of a team of experienced old Scottish pros, Kilmarnock will be hoping to get off to a good start under the Northern Irishman against Motherwell before travelling to Ibrox.
This is not going to be an easy match and Rangers are going to have find a good level in order to come away with all three points.
Rangers toiled in the trip to New Douglas Park as the Accies earned an admirable point in their hunt for survival this season.
