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Rangers 1 Hamilton 1: Gers back in top-flight – but Ali Crawford spoils the party as Ibrox welcomes top flight football again

Sell-out crowd welcomed Mark Warburton's men back to the big time as Martyn Waghorn rescues a point

Gary Stonehouse

Published: 16:42, 6 Aug 2016

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A SELL-OUT crowd welcomed Rangers back to the top-flight on Saturday - but Hamilton spoilt the party at Ibrox.

The historic return did not go to plan as The Accies grabbed an impressive opening day point.

A sell-out crowd welcomed Rangers back to the top-flight at Ibrox — A sell-out crowd welcomed Rangers back to the top-flight at IbroxCredit: PA:Press Association

Ali Crawford scored a spectacular opener for Hamilton to silence Ibrox — Ali Crawford scored a spectacular opener for Hamilton to silence IbroxCredit: PA:Press Association

Ali Crawford’s screamer stunned the Gers crowd as the visitors went into the break ahead.

Martyn Waghorn blasted home Rangers' leveller on the hour mark after an outstanding through ball by sub Harry Forrester.

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Joey Barton, who joined the Glasgow giants from Burnley this summer, made his debut for the home side, as did former Liverpool man Jordan Rossiter from the bench.

However there would be no late drama as Mark Warburton's side marked their return to the big time with a frustrating draw.

Martyn Waghorn rescued a point for Rangers with a second half equaliser — Martyn Waghorn rescued a point for Rangers with a second half equaliserCredit: PA:Press Association

Joey Barton made his debut for Rangers against Hamilton — Joey Barton made his debut for Rangers against HamiltonCredit: Reuters

Hamilton boss Martin Canning was pleased with his men afterwards.

He said: "The boys worked hard and we set out to do everything we tried to do and frustrate and make it difficult - I thought we did that."

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