Michael Appleton provides update on recruitment, Grant Ward and injuries after Rangers friendly
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With over 8,000 Gers fans expected to make the trip to the Fylde coast, it promises to be some occasion for Michael Appleton’s men.
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Key Events
- FT: Blackpool 1-2 Rangers
- Seasiders take on Europa League finalists in third friendly of pre-season
- Championship season begins in just two weeks’ time
- Pool announce the signing of Lewis Fiorini prior to the game
34 - Appreciation
Callum Connolly receives a round of applause from Michael Appleton on the touchline for an important piece of defending.
The versatile player has performed well at right-back so far today.
33 - Threat
Blackpool continue to cause Rangers problems in the wide positions. CJ Hamilton and Josh Bowler are loving the space the visitors are affording them.
30 - No goal
Antonio Colak has the ball in the back of the net for Rangers with a close-range effort but it's ruled out, I'm assuming for offside.
27 - Close again!
Callum Connolly heads just wide from Josh Bowler's in-swinging corner.
Another clear opportunity.
26 - Corner
Josh Bowler wins Blackpool a corner in front of the South Stand after one of his trademark mazy runs.
25 - Pool survive
James Tavernier’s cross is a dangerous one, but Connor Goldson’s header is well wide of the target.
24 - Danger
Rangers are awarded a free-kick in dangerous territory. One of those areas where you could easily shoot or cross.
20 - Soft
Callum Connolly concedes a bit of a cheap corner, steering the ball behind under no real pressure.
19 - Blocked
James Tavernier lets fly at goal after a corner is partially cleared, but Marvin Ekpiteta - as he so often does - gets his body in the way to make the block.