Rangers finding their feetpublished at 20 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Hibs were finding some joy down the left and Rangers are now doing likewise, with Barisic, Kent and Kamara all combining well as they attempt to breach the Hibs defence.
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Rangers finding their feetpublished at 20 mins
CLOSE!published at 18 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Rangers come within a whisker of breaking the deadlock. Hibs can't clear a James Tavernier corner into the box, the ball sits up for Leon Balogun but his goalbound effort is blocked by Paul McGinn.
Hibs keeper Dillon Barnes was beaten but McGinn's endeavours ensure it remains goalless.
Tavernier blazes overpublished at 16 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Can the infamous "commentator's curse" be applicable for live text purposes?
On this occasion, we'll say yes. The Rangers captain, who has been in white hot form in front of goal, blazes his effort wide from 20 yards out.
Chance for Rangerspublished at 15 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
The hosts break quickly after clearing a Hibs corner. Glen Kamara is fouled by Paul McGinn on the edge of the area.
This free kick is in James Tavernier country...
'Goalkeeper had to be strong'published at 12:44
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageThat's very good goalkeeping from Hibs' Dillon Barnes. What a cross from Borna Barisic. Kemar Roofe got in front, but the goalkeeper had to be strong. That will give him some great confidence.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernianpublished at 11 mins
That will do a lot to calm Dillon Barnes' early nerves. The Hibs keeper does well to claim a wicked Borna Barisic cross into the box, with Kemar Roofe on the prowl.
Hibs looking dangerous down left flankpublished at 10 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
The visitors are beginning to get some joy down the left as they seek the opening goal at Ibrox.
However, Rangers are alert to the danger as they successfully block a Martin Boyle effort.
Gerrard offers tactical thoughtspublished at 9 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Steven Gerrard offers some tactical instructions to his Rangers players as we approach the 10-minute mark of what's proving to be an intriguing contest.
'Good opening for Hibs'published at 12:38
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's been a good opening from Hibs. A good intent of what they want to do which is cut off Rangers' attacking lines, force them into longer balls.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernianpublished at 5 mins
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor gallops from his line a couple of times in as many minutes to collect the ball.
Early signs of Zumba class-style movements from the keeper in order to keep warm and alert amid the wind and rain...
Should Boyle have given Hibs the lead?published at 12:35
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Sportsound pundits Steven Thompson and Michael Stewart disagree on whether Martin Boyle should have scored that early chance for Hibs.
Quote MessageHe's got to do better. It's a brilliant ball in. It's almost as if he's surprised when to eventually comes to him. He should score.
Steven Thompson
Quote MessageI think you're being harsh. He's breaking his neck to get in there. He's unfortunate.
Michael Stewart
Kent given early chance to shinepublished at 3 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Winger Ryan Kent is being given some early touches to probe for an opening in Hibernian's defence.
There's no sign of any post Christmas dinner sluggishness from either side.
Chance for Hibspublished at 2 mins
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
What a glorious chance for Hibs. Josh Doig, dancing down the left, whips in a menacing cross... Martin Boyle, sliding in at the back post, gets his foot around it but can only send his effort wide.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernianpublished at 1 min
Rangers defender Connor Goldson launches a long diagonal but there's no-one in blue able to profit.
KICK-OFFpublished at 12:30
We're under way in the first of today's six Premiership festive crackers.
Here we go...published at 12:28
Rangers v Hibernian (12:30)
Both teams trot down the tunnel at Ibrox and onto a wind and rain-lashed pitch.
No snow in Glasgow but it's got a wintry feel...
Gerrard seeks aggression from Rangerspublished at 12:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2020
Rangers v Hibernian (12:30)
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard tells Sky Sports: "Hibs have got players that can hurt you, so we have to take responsibility in possession and avoid stupid mistakes.
"Leon [Balogun] gives us a bit more pace at the back since we think Hibs will counter-attack today.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Steven Gerrard is seeking an aggressive display from Rangers
"We want to be as aggressive as we can, both in and out of possession and I'm sure people will be looking forward to watching this one. I certainly am."
Not long to go...published at 12:19
Rangers v Hibernian (12:30)
With a little over 10 minutes until kick off at Ibrox, both sides are blowing away the Christmas cobwebs with their respective warm-ups.
Image source, BBC SportImage caption, Rangers captain James Tavernier is proving a headache for opposition defences this season
Image source, SNSImage caption, Hibernian go through their pre-match paces
'Hibs a better team on the front foot' - Rosspublished at 12:18
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Hibernian head coach Jack Ross, talking to Sky Sports: "We are hugely respectful of the challenge we face, given Rangers' consistency and their record in this stadium this season but we have a group that have, in the main, performed very well.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Jack Ross says Hibs will aim to play "on the front foot" at Ibrox
"We are a better team when we play on the front foot but we will be forced to give up territory, so it's about getting the balance right."
Hibs coming to the Boyle?published at 12:10
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Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageI'm not 100% sure on how Hibs will shape up. It will all be about how they get Martin Boyle on the park to hurt Rangers. If they don't, it will become wave after wave of Rangers attack.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Martin Boyle could prove an important player for the visitors at Ibrox