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Alan Temple & Gabriel McKay

Ross McCrorie sees Portsmouth loan extended as Rangers grant playoff reprieve

Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett has confirmed that Ross McCrorie will be available for the playoffs.

The Rangers midfielder is on loan with Pompey, but his deal is up at the end of this month.

That left his participation in the promotion play-offs in doubt but the Ibrox club have extended the deal.

Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett said: "All of the loan players are good to play in the playoff games - and should we get through to the final they are okay as well.

“Ross has been extended until the end of the play-offs and he played 45 minutes against Reading the other day.

“Rangers go back in August, but are happy for him to play for us. Now we have some dates, it is straightforward and we have no problems with the guys on loan.

“With the dates of the play-offs announced, parent clubs can now see where they are and what they are doing.

“There has generally also been an appetite from our loan lads to be able to stay – and that hasn’t changed.”

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Despite being sidelined for most of last November with a hamstring injury, McCrorie recently admitted that he has been delighted about how his loan move has panned out.

He added: “I’ve enjoyed my time here. There was one big injury and then perhaps I came back a bit too soon from that.

“But I love the city and all the lads. The fans and coaching staff all welcomed me and I feel I’ve given a good account of myself.”

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