Stepping Up to the Plate ; Thomson Aims to Prove He Can Ably Fill Barry's Boots and Be the Driving Force in Smith's Ibrox Engine Room

Daily Mail (July 24, 2008)

Author: Stephen Mcgowan

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KEVIN THOMSON has vowed to emerge from the shadow cast over the Rangers midfield by injured skipper Barry Ferguson.

Absent for up to four months with a split ankle tendon, Ferguson's injury has created an air of sobriety around pre-season preparations.

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Stepping Up to the Plate ; Thomson Aims to Prove He Can Ably Fill Barry's Boots and Be the Driving Force in Smith's Ibrox Engine Room

With FBK Kaunas in Glasgow for the first leg of the Champions League second qualifying round next Wednesday, however, moves are afoot to reinforce the ranks.

Walter Smith has until midnight tonight to bring in new faces prior to t...

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