Smith eyes double boost

29 January 2011 16:32
Rangers manager Walter Smith is looking for a double lift over the next 48 hours as he bids to reach a fourth-consecutive Co-operative Insurance Cup final and add to his squad with the possible capture of David Healy. Rangers are understood to be trying to bring Sunderland striker Healy on loan for the rest of the season as they bid to atone for the loss of top goalscorer Kenny Miller to Turkish champions Bursaspor. No outcome to their pursuit of Healy is expected before Sunday when Rangers face Motherwell at Hampden as they seek to retain their Co-operative Insurance Cup trophy. Smith has won the competition five times as Rangers manager and has no intention of taking the tournament lightly despite facing an already congested fixture list. "We've got a decent record in the League Cup over the last few seasons and obviously we would like to keep that going," he said. "It's always a big game, it's always nice going to Hampden, it gives a lift to everyone. "Although we've had another league game postponed, I think it adds to the semi-finals to have them at the weekend too."

Source: PA