The Herald (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... seriously by fielding a strong side. There was a starting slot for Kenny Miller alongside Jean-Claude Darcheville in attack, but it turned out to be a largely unconvincing performance from Rangers, who took 79 minutes to finally open the scoring through Nacho Novo.Although they struggled up front, Smith's side also lacked creativity in the middle and wide areas. How the Rangers manager...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Mladen Krstajic headed the only goal at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen as the Bundesliga side controlled proceedings.Late sub Andrius Velicka's diving header hit the post but that was a rare opportunity for Walter Smith's men, despite Jean-Claude Darcheville, Kenny Miller and Nacho Novo all getting starting berths.Schalke dominated possession, and although the Rangers defence coped...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
... with five minutes remaining, Lithuania international Andrius Velicka connecting with Jean-Claude Darcheville's cross, but his header rebounded off the post.
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
Former City man Samaras is 9-1, Jean-Claude Darcheville is 12-1, Kyle Lafferty 14-1, Daniel Cousin comes in at 18-1 and Nacho Novo, who so often pops up with important goals for Rangers, is priced at 33-1. Totesport spokesman Paul Petrie said: "Scott McDonald proved last year that he knows where the goal is.
