Gio van Bronckhorst is ready to be handed a defensive enhance with Leon King poised to dodge an SFA rap for his last-gasp lunge on Motherwell’s Stuart McKinstry.
The Rangers child – who's being tracked by a number of Premier League outfits together with Leeds United and mega wealthy Newcastle – was sweating on a name from the Hampden compliance officer. King was proven a yellow card by referee David Dickinson after he hauled down the Nicely attacker within the closing minutes of Sunday’s conflict at Fir Park. Rangers ultimately gained 2-1, however have been made to work for it after McKinstry’s late free-kick halved the deficit following objectives from Malik Tillman and John Lundstram.
Motherwell boss Steven Hammell slammed the officers and insisted the problem was harmful sufficient to warrant a crimson and disciplinary chiefs have till shut of play at present to launch an motion. File Sport understands nevertheless, that Hampden beaks have studied the footage and usually are not anticipated to take any additional motion.
King is ready for a key function in Rangers’ backline after damage to Connor Goldson, with Dundee at Ibrox within the Premier Sports activities Cup tomorrow evening and Livingston and Aberdeen up within the Premiership both aspect of subsequent week’s Champions League conflict towards Napoli in Italy. The 18-year-old was a star activate Sunday once more and is ready for a run within the aspect – with a bunch of sides maintaining tabs.
Leeds United and Newcastle are understood to be eager on King however Rangers see the teen as a significant asset for the brief and long run. Van Bronckhorst is a large fan and whereas he has a number of damage woes, the boss insists his Ibrox stand-ins have the psychological energy to focus on silverware.
King has impressed since stepping in and Ben Davies has emerged as a key participant following an injury-hit begin.
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