BARRY SMITH has heaped praise on Rangers youngster Kieran Wright after he played through the pain barrier to help Raith Rovers’ goalkeeping crisis. The 19-year-old was recruited on loan after No1 Robbie Thomson suffered a hip injury last month and he made his debut against Stranraer before suffering a dislocated finger in training. Kieran Wright, on loan from Rangers, has been hailed by Barry SmithKeith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow It left Smith desperately seeking stop-gap options between the sticks until Wright agreed to play with a strapping on the digit. The Gers teenager kept a clean sheet in last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Stenhousemuir and helped the Stark’s Park men to a 3-1 win over Aberdeen Colts in Tuesday’s Irn-Bru Cup tie. And Rovers boss Smith has hailed his contribution. With a local derby against East Fife next up, Smith said: “Kieran has been fine. He’s been well protected, both by the medical staff and by his team-mates. Smith was facing a crisis before Wright played through the painKenny Ramsay - The Sun GlasgowTITLE FEAR Charlie Nicholas admits he’s ‘seriously concerned’ Rangers will close the gap on Celtic “A guy coming in on loan and being prepared to play is great. If you’ve got something wrong with you, you could maybe say ‘I’d rather look after myself because I’m going back’. “But Kieran has helped us out, because we were struggling for a goalkeeper at that point, and he’s put himself on the line. related stories TITLE FEAR Nicholas admits he’s ‘seriously concerned’ Rangers will close the gap on Celtic 'LEGAL ISSUE’ Gers chief Dave King’s court hearing over £11million share battle POSTPONED 'TREMENDOUS’ Jason Holt labelled 'phenomenal’ by Joey Barton after first Fleetwood goal NO DONE DEAL Craig Levein says Kyle Lafferty’s move to Rangers is NOT inevitable STAND-IN Gers outcast Wallace could replace crocked Hearts skipper Berra says Ferguson CALM DOWN Morelos needs to calm it… he was almost sent off in a BOUNCE game reveals Boyd “If he had made a mistake and it was because of his pinkie, because he’s not fully fit, it’s him that gets the blame. “But, with the understanding of ourselves and his commitment to want to play, he’s got through the two games.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
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