Rangers news round-up: Barry Ferguson makes Russell Martin plea amid new Nicolas Raskin claim
Rangers are now preparing for a must-win game against Hearts as the International break draws to a close, with Russell Martin desperate for a win.
Several new signings could make their debuts as Rangers return to Ibrox in search of their first victory of the season.
Martin is under massive pressure to win as criticism continues to grow over him, but he will be boosted by the fact that several Rangers players excelled during the International break.
Ibrox News has rounded up the latest Rangers news, as Martin prepares to face high-flying Hearts manager Derek McInnes.
Derek McInnes confident for Hearts against Rangers
Hearts are heading into their game against Rangers as the form team in the Scottish Premiership, and McInnes has done a superb job since joining in the summer.
McInnes has now admitted that he is confident that Hearts can beat Rangers to continue their fine run, but does not believe that it will be definitive for their season.
The former Aberdeen boss has won three of his four games so far, with Hearts the top scorers in the Scottish Premiership.
Jermain Defoe reveals key role in Mikey Moore deal
Jermain Defoe became a fan favourite at Rangers in his four years at Ibrox, and he has now done something that will endear himself to supporters even more.
Defoe has now revealed that he spoke to Mikey Moore before he agreed to join Rangers on loan from Tottenham, with the Gers beating off a lot of competition from other clubs for his signature.
Moore started against Celtic last time out, but could be dropped to the bench again as Rangers face Hearts.
Richard Foster calls for Nicolas Raskin return
Nicolas Raskin has found himself in a rift with Martin, and fans were concerned that the under-fire manager could have forced their star player out.
Former player Richard Foster has now claimed that Raskin needs to return to the starting lineup, and has called on Martin to reinstate him, while also admitting that it is also down to the player to perform to his best level.
Barry Ferguson makes Russell Martin plea
Martin replaced Barry Ferguson when he joined Rangers, with the former captain serving as interim manager last season.
Ferguson has now called on Martin to change his style of play, with results the most important aspect of all at Rangers, and a win, no matter how ugly, the only acceptable result against Hearts.
Some believed that Ferguson should be given the job permanently rather than Martin being appointed, and based on results, it is tough to argue against this.
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