Barry Ferguson played his first game since May for Rangers as Walter Smith’s men crushed Inverness Caledonian Thistle 5-0 at home. Kris Boyd grabbed a hat trick, with Nacho Novo and Kenny Miller contributing one apiece as Rangers temporarily went to the top of the Scottish Premier League on goal difference. Celtic play Hearts on Sunday.
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Rangers confirm Edu capture
Rangers have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Maurice Edu from MLS side Toronto FC for a fee of £2.6m ( $5m). The American international 22, has signed a five year contract, and the move will be completed as soon as the player receives a work permit.
Edu becomes Walter Smith’s third signing in the last seven days, the other two being Aaron Niguez Esclapez from Valencia ( on loan with an option to buy) and Portuguese midfielder Pedro Mendes. Fans of Rangers made their displeasure felt at Carlos Cuellar’s departure, but the new signings will give them something to cheer about.
Rangers 3-2 Queens of the South- Scottish Cup final 2007-08
Rangers won a tightly contested Scottish Cup final 3-2 against Queens of the South to win their 32nd trophy since the inception of the tournament in 1874.
Queens of the South started with the same 11 that beat Aberdeen in the last four. Rangers were without the suspended Nacho Novo, and the injured pair of Chris Burke and Steven Naismith