TONY WESTON

We were delighted to last week announce the loan signing of attacking midfielder Tony Weston from Rangers FC until the end of the season.

The nineteen-year-old began his career at Blackpool, moving to Ibrox in July 2021.

A regular for the Rangers B team in the Lowland League, Tony made his full debut for the club as a substitute in their 3-1 win over Hearts at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.

He was on loan at Partick Thistle in the first half of this season where he made a total of eighteen appearances and scored his first goal in their Scottish Cup win over Kelty Hearts.

Last week, Tony netted the opener in the Rangers B team’s resounding 5-1 victory over Thistle in the Glasgow Cup.

Manager Paul Hartley believes Tony adds an extra dimension to his squad:

“He’s got good movement and will give us more options in the final third. He’s an attacking threat, he’s got genuine pace, and his direct running will trouble opposing defences.

“I like his turn of speed, and that’s something I was looking to add.

“We were impressed by Tony when he played against us last season in the SPFL Trust Trophy and he’s a player I have kept an eye on. I’m delighted to get him on board for the second half of the season.”

Tony says he cannot wait to get started at Balmoral Stadium:

“I thought I might have to drop down a league, but I really didn’t want to, so to get the chance to play for Cove is great for me.

“I know they play good football, and I believe I’ve got what it takes to play at this level. I have proved I can do it in the Lowland League, and this is now an opportunity to do so in the Championship.

“I really enjoyed my time out at Partick Thistle. It was a good experience, a character-building exercise, and it was great to be involved in a first team dressing room.

“I’ve had a good chat with the manager, he’s made it clear that he will give me the chance to play, that I will be given opportunities, and it will be up to me to make the most of that.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting up with the squad and getting out on the pitch, and to start this next chapter of my career with Cove Rangers.”

Tony will wear the number eighteen shirt and we wish him all the best for the remainder of the season.

We would like to thank Rangers FC for their help in securing his services.