Ibrox dream for Gers youngster

JAMIE Barjonas thanked Rang ers boss Pedro Caixinha for giving him his Ibrox debut i n t he 2-1 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Hearts on Saturday.

The 18-year-old midfielder made his first appearance for the Light Blues as a substitute in last week’s 2-1 victory over Partick Thistle at Firhill.

He replaced Jason Holt in the 67th minute with Rangers leading through goals from Joe Garner and Barrie McKay, one either side of Esmael Goncalves’ leveller, and he helped the home side see out the game and clinch third place.

Barjonas said:“It was very nerve-wracking when I was coming on but when I got on I just tried to play my game, do what I was good at, keep it simple.

“I thought it was amazing, honestly, it is a dream come true. Making my debut at Firhill and now making my home debut is unbelievable.

“I was a wee bit taken aback, I didn’t know I was going to get on.

“It was brilliant to get on the bench and to get on is an add-on and cheers to the gaffer for having faith in me. Hopefully I can keep going, keep getting more game time and keep winning.”

Meanwhile, Don Cowie is confident Hearts will “come back a stronger team” under head coach Ian Cathro next season.

It was another frustrating Saturday for the 30-year-old Gorgie boss who began his tenure at Tynecastle with a 2-0 defeat at t he same venue in December.

He said: “There has been a lot of doom and gloom about the club but you saw a performance from boys that were putting their body on the line and showing what it means to play for this club.

“I believe that after the summer we will come back a stronger team.”

Jamie Barjonas (right) made his home debut at the weekend.