Rangers boss Steven Gerrard praises Kyle Lafferty's Cowdenbeath performance as he reveals transfer plans
The Ibrox boss made eight changes to his starting XI as the Gers progressed to the next round of the Scottish Cup.
Chris DoyleSports Writer
Steven Gerrard was happy with Lafferty's performance (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Steven Gerrard praised Kyle Lafferty's performance as he got back among the goals against Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Cup.
Rangers beat the League Two side 3-1 as they progressed to the fifth round to face Kilmarnock.
The Northern Irishman scored the third goal for the Ibrox club, his first since September, after goals from Andy Halliday and Lassana Coulibaly.
Gerrard was happy with how the striker fared on his return to the side, but was displeased with some other player's displays.
He said: "Kyle needed that goal.
"He was lively at times. His performance was a positive.
"I'm just pleased to get through. We've come through healthy and those are the two main things.
"I thought it was a professional job. I was pleased with the first half, not so pleased with the second half.
Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty back on the goal trail against Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Cup
"I thought we got sloppy and complacent. We were nervy at times and gave them opportunities where we may have been punished on a different night.
"Credit to Cowdenbeath, they played a game for 90 minutes. We played for 45 but got the job done.
"I had the chance to rest certain people for the weekend and fixtures coming up.
"There were some positive performances and I was disappointed with a couple of players tonight.
"I won't name any names but that's what tonight was about. I made a lot of changes and it was an opportunity to impress, to make a name for yourself and show you want to be involved going forward.
Lafferty scored his first goal since September (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
"Some people took the chance tonight, some people didn't."
Gerrard said there will be no new names coming through the Ibrox door on Deadline Day, but youngster Jordan Rossiter is close to sealing a loan move away from Scotland.
He added: "There will be no ins. We're happy and satisfied with what we have.
"I can't see anyone coming in unless something crazy happens.
"Regarding outs, Jordan is very close to joining Bury. He's been down there all day and it is 99 per cent done.
Rangers FC boss Steven Gerrard throws down gauntlet to striker Kyle Lafferty
"We have had no respectable bids for any other of our players."
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