Rangers draw 2-2 with Hearts, Makhanya comments on performance

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Rangers draw 2-2 with Hearts, Makhanya comments on performance
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Rangers faced Hearts in a 2-2 draw at Tynecastle, where Olwethu Makhanya commented on his team's performance, citing a "lack of character" and feeling that they came out 'leggy' in the second half. Meanwhile, Celtic's Martin O'Neill stated that winger Jota is unlikely to start matches soon after returning from injury. In other developments, Chris Cadden of Aberdeen may be sidelined following an injury sustained in their 1-0 defeat against Falkirk ahead of the League Cup semi-final against Rangers.

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  • •Rangers' Olwethu Makhanya scores late in 2-2 draw with Hearts.
  • •Makhanya criticizes Rangers' second-half performance.
  • •Celtic's Jota unlikely to return to starting lineup soon.
  • •Chris Cadden injures his leg in Aberdeen's defeat to Falkirk.
  • •Aberdeen prepares for League Cup semi-final against Rangers.
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  • 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — 'Leggy' Rangers frustrate Makhanya - gossip
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Rangers scorer frustrated as Celtic manager plays down hopes of winger getting starts.

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Rangers scorer frustrated as Celtic manager plays down hopes of winger getting starts.

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