St. Mirren vs Rangers – Match Preview and Team Updates Rangers are set to face St. Mirren in a Scottish Premiership encounter at the SMiSA Stadium on Sunday, March 15. The match will be a crucial test for both teams as they navigate the league standings. Rangers currently occupy third place with 57 points from 29 matches, one point behind Celtic and six points behind league leaders Hearts. St. Mirren, meanwhile, are positioned 10th in the table with 24 points after 29 games. The match has taken on added significance for St. Mirren due to significant changes in their management structure. Manager Stephen Robinson has left the club, with his departure triggered by the activation of a release clause. He is expected to join Aberdeen shortly. In his absence, Under-19 coach Craig McLeish has temporarily assumed responsibility for the team, overseeing preparations with a makeshift backroom staff. This transition comes amid several injury concerns for the Buddies. Key players such as forward Mikael Mandron and defender Marcus Fraser are set to miss the game due to injury setbacks. Doubts also linger over the availability of Jonah Ayunga, Conor McMenamin, and Kion Etete, while Malik Dijksteel is ruled out. Rangers face their own challenges ahead of the trip to Paisley. Midfielder Mohamed Diomande is out after sustaining a shoulder injury during the recent Old Firm clash against Celtic. Connor Barron, Derek Cornelius, and Bailey Rice are also sidelined, leaving the Gers with limited depth in key positions. Despite this, James Tavernier remains a vital asset, contributing both defensively and offensively from the right-back role. His recent performance, including a start against Celtic, suggests he is likely to be a key starter in this match.#st_mirren #rangers #stephen_robinson #craig_mcleish #mohamed_diomande
