{
  "id": 16365079,
  "title": "Strikers finding form as Rangers bounce back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/strikers-finding-form-as-rangers-bounce-back-16365079",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T19:54:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6g7xy80e7m7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rangers football team displayed a strong performance in their recent match against St Johnstone, bouncing back from a disappointing loss two weeks prior. Manager Derek McInnes demanded improvement following the earlier setback, and the team rose to the occasion with a commanding 4-0 victory. Former midfielder Andy Halliday praised the team's dominant display, noting that they created numerous chances, including an expected four goals in the first half alone.\n\nThe partnership between strikers Kevin Kelsy and Ryan Naderi proved crucial to Rangers' success. Kelsy opened the scoring, followed by a brace from Venezuelan Naderi and an assist from the latter. Their goal-scoring contributions were vital, especially with the absence of Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti. Ex-Rangers forward Peter Lovenkrands highlighted the importance of the strikers' performance, stating that their goal-scoring ability significantly enhances their approach to the game and boosts their confidence.\n\nRangers' dominance was evident in the match stats, with an expected goals value of 4.57 compared to St Johnstone's 0.58. They had 21 shots on goal, nine on target, and created eight significant chances, while St Johnstone managed only two. The team also excelled in set pieces, scoring from their 11th corner of the season, a rare occurrence for them this season. Former midfielder Halliday emphasized the importance of improving set piece delivery, as Rangers' recent set-piece execution had been lackluster.\n\nManager McInnes expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, calling it one of their best in recent times. The win sets the stage for their upcoming Scottish Premiership clash against Hearts at Tynecastle, marking McInnes' first return to the venue since his summer transfer to Rangers. He expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure a favorable result, acknowledging the challenging nature of the fixture but highlighting the positives that come with a string of recent wins.",
  "summary": "Derek McInnes demanded a response from his Rangers team after the disappointment of two dropped points at Dundee - and they delivered in emphatic style against St Johnstone.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}