{"id":43638,"date":"2026-02-23T08:25:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/rangers-pursue-derby-academy-product-cameron-assia-who-became-a-star-at-huddersfield\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T08:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:25:22","slug":"rangers-pursue-derby-academy-product-cameron-assia-who-became-a-star-at-huddersfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/rangers-pursue-derby-academy-product-cameron-assia-who-became-a-star-at-huddersfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers pursue Derby academy product Cameron Assia, who became a star at Huddersfield."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/rangers-pursue-derby-academy-product-cameron-assia-who-became-a-star-at-huddersfield\/#Rangers_take_snatch_point_at_Livingston\" >Rangers take snatch point at Livingston<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/rangers-pursue-derby-academy-product-cameron-assia-who-became-a-star-at-huddersfield\/#Worse_than_Skov_Olsen_Rohr_has_to_take_off_Rangers_star_after_losing_the_ball_31_times\" >Worse than Skov Olsen: Rohr has to take off Rangers star after losing the ball 31 times<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/rangers-pursue-derby-academy-product-cameron-assia-who-became-a-star-at-huddersfield\/#Rangers_battle_England_for_League_Ones_crown_jewels\" >Rangers battle England for League One&#8217;s crown jewels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/rangers-pursue-derby-academy-product-cameron-assia-who-became-a-star-at-huddersfield\/#Danny_Rolle_is_currently_personally_scouting_%E2%80%98exciting_Dundee_star_as_Rangers_plan_double_summer_raid\" >Danny Rolle is currently personally scouting &#8216;exciting&#8217; Dundee star as Rangers plan double summer raid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Rangers fought back from a 2-0 deficit against 10-man Livingston in West Lothian to draw 2-2, but dropped two valuable points in an increasingly dramatic William Hill Premiership title race.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rangers-snatch-point-at-livingston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangers_take_snatch_point_at_Livingston\"><\/span>\n<p>                        Rangers take snatch point at Livingston<br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>French defender Brooklyn Kabongolo gave the home team an unexpected lead in the 14th minute with a stunning volley. Livi goalkeeper Jerome Pryor did his part to keep the Light Blues at bay, with Lewis Smith extending the lead to two points in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Cristian Montano was sent off by referee Ryan Lee for denying Gers attacker Jadey Gassama a scoring opportunity, resulting in a match against the team at the bottom of the league.<\/p>\n<p>Emmanuel Fernandes reduced the gap with a spectacular strike in the 81st minute, and Mikey Moore leveled the score with two minutes remaining, but Marvin Bartley&#8217;s side hung on for the extra nine minutes to claim a point.<\/p>\n<p>Danny Rolle&#8217;s side are four points behind leaders Hearts with 10 games remaining, while third-placed Celtic are two points behind Gers after losing 2-1 to Hibernian at Parkhead, although they have played fewer games than the top two teams.<\/p>\n<p>As always, excited Gers fans filled three-quarters of the stadium and in the sixth minute defender Tuer Rommens&#8217; header from Moore&#8217;s cross hit the post by Prior and Fernandes headed over from a corner kick.<\/p>\n<p>Those same supporters were stunned when Lions striker Robbie Muirhead took a free-kick deep into the Gers box and Kabongolo&#8217;s superb volley sailed past Butland to score his first goal for Livingston since signing for Isthmian League side Aveley.<\/p>\n<p><em>Youssef Cermiti gave a great performance for Rangers<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Livi added their second goal in their first real attack of the second half when an unmarked Smith received a pass from Emmanuel Danso 16 yards from goal and sent the ball low past Butland.<\/p>\n<p>Hope came to the Govan side when Montano was sent packing to drag Gassama down just outside the penalty area. But it was all just breathtaking. Daniel Finlayson blocked a shot from Gers substitute Ryan Naderi, but Prior had no chance as Fernandes fired home from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n<p>More drama was to come when Moore headed home from Tavernier&#8217;s cross to the delight of the traveling fans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"rangers-must-drop-tavernier-who-was-worse-than-skov-olsen\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/andreas-skov-olsen-rangers-hibernian.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/andreas-skov-olsen-rangers-hibernian.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worse_than_Skov_Olsen_Rohr_has_to_take_off_Rangers_star_after_losing_the_ball_31_times\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tWorse than Skov Olsen: Rohr has to take off Rangers star after losing the ball 31 times<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Danny Rohr has to let this Rangers team go, which was even worse than Andreas Skov-Olsen. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Late in stoppage time, when Moore was tackled by Cammy Kerr in front of the box, a lengthy VAR check was carried out in an attempt to award a penalty, but it was wasted and Gers ended up running out the clock.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rangers-battling-english-sides-for-league-one-gem\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangers_battle_England_for_League_Ones_crown_jewels\"><\/span>\n<p>                        Rangers battle England for League One&#8217;s crown jewels<br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a report in the Daily Mail, Rangers are currently listing their summer transfer targets and are interested in Derby County academy product and Huddersfield Town star Cameron Assia.<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old forward, who can play on the wing or as a number 10, has scored six goals and provided three assists in 27 appearances for the Terriers this season, but failed to break into Derby&#8217;s first team.<\/p>\n<p>The youngster, who has been likened to Manchester City starlet Jeremy Doku as one of the best wingers in world football, is currently attracting interest from Rangers, Hearts and several sides in the English Championship for his ability to get past defenders with ease, but it is unclear whether the Rams are interested in re-signing him.<\/p>\n<p>The Gers are expected to bring in a new wave of young talent in the summer, with Rolle also planning moves for Dundee&#8217;s Cameron Congreve and Luke Graham.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"danny-rohl-scouting-cameron-congreve-rangers-plot-double-summer-swoop\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-19-feb-2026-03-28-pm-9051.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-19-feb-2026-03-28-pm-9051.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"danny roll rangers\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-19-feb-2026-03-28-pm-9051.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-19-feb-2026-03-28-pm-9051.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Danny_Rolle_is_currently_personally_scouting_%E2%80%98exciting_Dundee_star_as_Rangers_plan_double_summer_raid\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tDanny Rolle is currently personally scouting &#8216;exciting&#8217; Dundee star as Rangers plan double summer raid<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Rangers boss means business.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rangers fought back from a 2-0 deficit against 10-man Livingston in West Lothian to draw 2-2, but dropped two valuable points in an increasingly dramatic William Hill Premiership title race. Rangers take snatch point at Livingston French defender Brooklyn Kabongolo gave the home team an unexpected lead in the 14th minute with a stunning volley. 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