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RETURNING RANGERS TOO HOT FOR FRIDGE

Rangers got pre-season off the perfect start with a 3-0 win over Les Fridge's Nairn County this evening. Goals from Thorpe, Gallen and Rowlands secured the win for Olly's army on the first leg of the Highlands tour.

Rangers' started the game with an eclectic line up of old campaigners, fringe players and trialists. Chris Day was in goal, the back four consisted of Jack Perry at right back, Matthew Rose and trialist Lewis Hamilton in the centre with Gino at left back.

Gareth Ainsworth, Marcus Bean, Wes Daly and Kevin McLeod lined up in midfield with the combination of Paul Furlong and Jamie Cureton up front.

A goal less first half saw Olly make a host of changes, Marcus Bignot came on at right back, naughty Arthur Gnohere replaced Rose, Martin Rowlands and Richard Johnson were bought on for Ainsworth and Bean whilst Thorpe and Gallen were the new front two.

The changes reaped immediate reward, Martin Rowlands putting Rangers ahead just a minute into the second half.

Bean and Ainsworth returned to the field after 65 minutes, replacing Daly and McLeod and ten minutes later it was 2-0 to Rangers, with Kevin Gallen doubling the lead. Rangers dominance was confirmed in the dying seconds, Tony Thorpe netted to make the final score 3-0.

All in all it appears to have been a good first work out and all eyes will now be on Inverness this Saturday who will doubtless prove a interesting challenge

simon@qprnet.com