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Stewart Wilson

Rangers announce Tennent's Sixes replacement duo as Boyd & McCulloch drop out

Martyn Waghorn will play for Rangers (Image: Shutterstock)

Rangers have confirmed Martyn Waghorn and Daniel Candeias will join the Tennent's Sixes squad this weekend.

The former Ibrox pair have been announced as the latest members of the squad to play under Barry Ferguson in the indoor small-sided tournament.

The duo come into the Rangers side after Kris Boyd and Lee McCulloch pulled out of the event.

As reported in The Scottish Sun, Boyd suffered a knee injury while playing five-a-side football and is no longer fit to feature in the event.


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A Rangers statement confirmed: "Martyn Waghorn and Daniel Candeias are the latest players confirmed for the Rangers squad at this weekend’s SPFL Tennent’s Sixes.

"Waghorn spent two seasons at Ibrox, netting 28 goals in 36 appearances in his first campaign as Rangers won the Scottish Championship title, securing a return to the top-flight.

"Portuguese winger Candeias also spent two seasons at Rangers from 2017 to 2019, scoring 14 competitive goals and contributing a number of assists.

"Lee McCulloch and Kris Boyd, who were previously announced as part of the squad, are now unavailable and will no longer take part, with Andy Halliday now captain of the team."

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