News about Cyriel Dessers

Philippe Clement praised Rangers for keeping their title challenge alive - despite leaving their 'sexy' football at home. On course to drop points in a fourth successive league match, the Ibrox boss had Cyriel Dessers to thank for netting the late goal which earned them a narrow win at St Mirren. Ahead through James Bolton's own goal, the visitors were pegged back before the interval through Mikael Mandron's header.

OVER recent times, those inside Celtic have made a habit of turning the words of their rivals at Rangers against them. Who could forget their old manager Ange Postecoglou banging on and on and on last season about his opposite number Michael Beale stating he was 'a lucky man' because of the levels of transfer funding that were available at Parkhead? God, he never stopped. Every chance he got, he brought it up. Like the batty Great Aunt who mentions, every time she visits, that you never get as many Quality Street in a box as you used to. And that's before we even get to doing away with the foil wrappers.

When Cyriel Dessers slalomed his way through the Real Betis defence to score a vital Europa League goal in December, Rangers fans hoped it would be a turning point. Not only in terms of their season, as they secured progression into the knockout stage, but also in the personal fortunes of their much-maligned striker. It was a platform upon which to build. Yet, what unfolded that night at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville proved to be a false dawn for Dessers. He would score just once in his next five games, a run which included a glaring miss in the Old Firm defeat to Celtic on December 30.

The Scottish Cup final is set to go head-to-head with the FA Cup final in a 3pm kick-off slot on Saturday, May 25. Celtic and Rangers are scheduled to meet in the first Old Firm Scottish Cup showpiece for 22 years at the same time as Manchester City go head-to-head with arch-rivals Manchester United at Wembley. And Mail Sport understands there is no appetite for a repeat of the ferocious row sparked after the SFA switched last season's Hampden finale to 5.30pm to avoid a ratings clash with the all-Manchester showdown in London.

The striker, on loan from Wolves , had the chance to make it 3-0 in stoppage time when selflessly Cyriel Dessers teed him up just metres from goal - instead of going for a hat-trick. But Silva raised his arms in the air and took a bizarre tumble despite being under no pressure and having an easy chance to finish, with only a defender on the line. Ally McCoist offered the possibility that he fell because the ball was played behind him and he got caught up, but fans have been quick to brand him as a diver.

STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: He's a strange player, Cyriel Dessers. Securing an place in the Scottish Cup final with two pieces of clinical marksmanship, the much-maligned Rangers striker spent the bulk of this game giving Hearts skipper Lawrence Shankland a lesson in the art of finishing. It was a performance which probably deserved a rare Hampden hat-trick and, with minutes to play, opportunity knocked from a Tom Lawrence lay-off. To no one's great surprise, one of the great enigmas of Scottish football dragged the easiest chance of them all wide of the post. It didn't matter in the end. Two goals were enough to secure in the Scottish Cup Final against Celtic on May 25. The treble - for now - is still on.

Nectarios Triantis, a Hibernian, inadvertently knocked two of his colleagues over after taking a quick free kick during his team's 3-1 loss to Rangers. Triantis was trying to get his team up the field with a free kick that was taken just inside the Rangers' half. However, his coworker Joe Newell was in close proximity, and the ball ended up striking him in the chest, resulting in his injury.

During lockout, Boris Johnson dominated the headlines on February 2, 2022. Simon Cowell was hurt in an ebike crash. Another Rangers season came to an end, with the wheels falling off again. Giovanni van Bronckhorst was still the boss of the night after a 3-0 loss at Parkhead sparked a spell in Celtic's shadow. In August 2022, a return to the top of the Premiership took place for 24 hours and was a false dawn. Michael Beale lived for ten months, but farewell did not do any better. The climb back to the summit should have been sealed within 15 minutes against a dogged Ross County side under Clement.

On nights like this, it's difficult to comprehend the logic behind Rangers' selling Ridvan Yilmaz in the new transfer window. The Turkish left-back's Galatasaray could rake in a few thousand euros if they reinvest in Mohamed Diomande, a target for the Turkish left-back. However, his growth under Philippe Clement has shown that keeping him will bring more value. Rangers' debutant in a 4-0 victory over a tumultuous Hibs at Ibrox as Clement took over Rangers. Only an offside flag against Tom Lawrence with five minutes to play stopped lightning from striking twice.

MARK WILSON, MARK WILSON AT IBROX: As Celtic Park erupted with indignation after losing to Hearts last Saturday, Santa Claus was booed while conducting the half-time draw. On the other side of Glasgow, a more festive welcome was extended. Father Christmas was welcomed a throng celebrating the recent change in Old Firm fortunes, from the tunnel to the recently unwrapped Viaplay Cup. So much is the way of football in this area. And, for Rangers, the gifts bestowed here didn't end with an amusing piece of interval one-upmanship.

Rangers' victory over Real Betis and their reservation in the knockout stages of the Europa League were aided by Abdallah Sima, Cyriel Dessers, and Kemar Roofe. Rangers have risen to the top of the group after just ten minutes, with Tavernier getting a clearance from the Betis goalkeeper before starting the ball upfield, where Cyriel Dessers ruled the ball off to the Senegalese international. Philippe Clement's side took the lead after hitting a low right-footed shot into the goal.

BRIAN MAJORIBANKS IN LIMASSOL: The face directing play for Rangers may have changed, but the Ibrox club's woes remained firmly in place. Michael Beale may have been deprived of home discomforts for a brief period of time as a result of a 1-0 victory over Real Betis on match day one. However, Steven Davis made his bow as interim boss in Cyprus as he appeared to be in a humiliating loss to a typical Aris Limassol team.

With Sky Bet, at 15/8 from either team to score in their Champions League play-off, de Jong, who found the back of the net via a penalty in his team's 3-1 victory over Vitesse on Saturday, is the lowest price for either team to score. In comparison, Danilo is a joint-favourite with Cyriel Dessers to score for Rangers, despite the pair's odds of 9/4. With the Dutch international 11/4, it's de Jong who is the favorite with the bookies, although Danilo and Dessers are not far behind in the betting lines at 13/2.

Michael Beale's side, which was missing half a dozen players, was losing a goal and under pressure in the 53rd minute when Ton skipper Grant Gillespie scored with a penalty following a VAR check. The Greenock side was hoping for their first victory at Ibrox since 1980, but Gers striker Cyriel Dessers stalled from the spot on the hour mark, despite VAR interference. In the 68th minute, Danilo fired the home side up, and the Light Blues' afternoon became more comfortable.

Kilmarnock shocked Rangers in a 1-0 loss as the Scottish Premiership starts its 2023-24 league season. Rangers have welcomed nine new signings this summer, including Brazilian forward Danilo from Ethnoord, who is hoping to help beat Celtic's reigning champions this season. Rangers boss Michael Beale is hoping to improve on last season's trophyless campaign, but Rangers' chances will have to rise against rivals Celtic after losing 1-0 on the first day.

After the striker underwent a medical, Rangers are expected to announce Cyriel Dessers as their sixth summer signing. The Ibrox club has agreed to a four-year contract for land Dessers from Cremonese. If there are no problems with the medical or any unexpected late hits, he'll be named a Rangers player in the coming days.

Exclusive BY MARK WILSON: Cremonese has put a £7 million price tag on Rangers target Cyriel Dessers. Dessers was on a list of strikers under discussion at Ibrox last week, according to Mail Sport, as well as Atalanta's Sam Lammers. Rangers are expected to have made a big opening bid, with goalkeeper Jack Butland expected to return.

During his team's Coppa Italia cup victory over Cremonese on Wednesday evening, a tumultuous Jose Mourinho let his temper rage. The whistle blew at halftime. Cremonese, who have yet to win in Serie A this season and are currently in last place, has disqualified Napoli in the last round.

Juventus beat Cremone 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to a stoppage-time free kick by Arkadiusz Milik, who had several chances on both directions. Cremonese seemed to be in charge of the first half, denying Juventus chances inside and profiting from defensive blunders, but the teams went into the break tied at 0-0. Both teams were aiming for a winner, with Cremonese catching the post after 69 minutes with Cyriel Dessers' powerful shot from inside the box.

Serie A is finally back! There has been no top-flight action in Italy since November 13, with a long break for the World Cup and the festive season. Fortunately for those with Calcio withdrawal symptoms, the game is back in a big dollop on Wednesday, with a full slate of ten Serie A games distributed fairly throughout the day. ALVISE CAGNAZZO provides us with the state of play at all 20 of the clubs ahead of its return.

Napoli scored three goals in the last 14 minutes to jump two points clear at the top of the Serie A. The scoreline was perhaps harsh on Cremonese, who had been on target until recently, when Cyriel Dessers scored immediately after the interval to cancel out Matteo Politano's first-half penalty, which was won by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, until Napoli replacement Giovanni Simeone's 76th-minute header. Hirving Lozano and Mathias Olivera finished the job with goals that were not on time.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The Serie A championship has always been animated by a contest between great center-forwards. Today, the Italian championship carries a great No 9 from Bono Vieri to Gabriel Omar Batistuta, from Dario Hubner to David Trezeguet, Andriy Shevchenko, and Cristiano Ronaldo: The Italian championship will pit the best team in Italy to the top of the standings. It is 95% likely that the next top scorer of the 2022-2023 season will hail from AC Milan's Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Napoli, and Lazio, but there could be some unexpected surprises from players who are currently unconsidered. Here, Sportsmail looks at the runners and riders of a thrilling competition for the Golden Boot.