Rangers take Mat Ryan on trial

Rangers have handed a trial to Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Mat Ryan, according to the Australian outfit.

Ryan, 20, is set to spend 10 days training with the Scottish Third Division leaders after manager Ally McCoist arranged the trial with Mariners boss Lawrie McKinna.

McKinna believes that a club of Rangers' stature being interested in one of their players is good for both the club and the player himself.

"I was in Scotland over Christmas and spoke with Ally McCoist about Mathew Ryan," said McKinna.

"It is a credit to Mat and to our club that Ally was well aware of Mat's ability and potential and immediately offered for him to join Rangers for a training spell.

"Mat is eager to take up the opportunity and we are sure he will learn a lot from the experience."

Rangers will not be able to sign the keeper immediately, however, due to an ongoing transfer embargo at the club.