Image source, SNSRangers' trip to Celtic Park in the first Old Firm derby of the season has been confirmed as a 12:30 BST kick-off on Sunday, 1 September 2024.
The Scottish Premiership match was originally scheduled to be played the day before but has been moved due to it's selection for TV.
Phillipe Clement's side failed to beat their city rivals last season in five meetings.
Image source, SNSRangers goalkeeper Kieran Wright has joined Scottish Championship side Airdrieonians on a season-long loan deal.
The 25-year-old, who has been with the Ibrox club since 2016 but is yet to make his debut, has enjoyed previous loan spells with Alloa Athletic, Dumbarton and Partick Thistle.
A Scotland youth international, Wright joins former Rangers midfielder Rhys McCabe's Diamonds, who will have ambitions of reaching the Premiership play-offs once again this season, after they fell short of promotion last season.
Rangers will have to sell two players before they can consider making an offer for Abdallah Sima, with Brighton seeking £8m for the winger who was on loan at Ibrox last season. (Football Insider), external
The agent of Kenny McLean has laughed off reports that the 32-year-old Scotland and Norwich midfielder's wage demands have kiboshed a potential move to Rangers. (Football Scotland), external
Hamza Igamane, the striker expected to join Rangers any day now, has been omitted from Morocco's Olympic squad. (Scottish Sun), external
Utrecht have given up on their attempt to sign Rangers forward Sam Lammers on a permanent basis after his loan spell and have instead switched their focus onto Standard Liege striker Noah Ohio. (De Telegraaf, external - in Dutch)
Read the rest of Friday's Scottish gossip.
Image source, SNSDanilo was all smiles as he returned to pre-season training
Rangers striker Danilo admits he is still not back to 100 per cent fitness after the serious knee injury he picked up in December but insists the "hard work" has been "paying off".
The 25-year-old Brazilian is relishing a full pre-season under manager Philippe Clement as "it was just like being a kid when you start to play football".
Danilo also suffered a facial injury soon after his £5m transfer from Feyenoord.
"The past few months have been really costly for me, but now being back with the team, all the hard work in the gym and outside, it has been paying off," he told Rangers TV. "I am still going. It is amazing just to be with the boys.
"The rehab has been crazy. It was hard. I think those moments make me even stronger."
Danilo praised his team-mates for helping him on the road to recovery.
"There was every moment like I remember my first running, my first contact with the ball again," he added. "It was in my happy place to be back on the field.
"I still have a lot to work on and still not 100 per cent there yet, but I am working hard to be ready and back on the field.
"Right now, the most important thing is to take care of my knee and make sure I am 100 per cent ready for the games. It is good to build the confidence in the friendly games."
We asked who you are backing to be Rangers' breakout star in the new season.
Here's what some of you had to say:
David: I’m expecting Mohamed Diomande to kick on this season. With a departure of a midfield mainstay like John Lundstram there is an opportunity to stand up and be counted.
Nazz: I'd love to see young players like Johnly Yfeko, Leon King, Alex Lowry and Zak Lovelace get a chance in the first team this season. We have such a fantastic youth system with a great academy, it's about time we use it to its full potential. Philippe Clement seems the man to bring the younger players into the squad. Let's hope they can make an impact.
David: Connor Barron will star for Rangers in midfield, a no-brainer signing.
Josh: I don't think it will be a breakout season as such but Bailey Rice and Yfeko impressed me last pre-season but never had a chance to shine after that. Robbie Fraser looked impressive during his cameos towards the end of the campaign, as did Adam Devine the year prior. Leon King and Alex Lowry also have talent but seem to have gone stale due to injuries etc, but all have potential.
Douglas: Last season Diomande looked good when he was available so let's hope he avoids injury this season.
Elaine: I’m really looking forward to seeing Barron being a permanent first-team player and ultimately becoming a Rangers captain. I also like the look of Clinton Nsiala in defence. If they are good enough, age doesn’t matter.
Rangers have missed out on Bayern Munich winger Yusuf Kabadayi, 20, who is joining FC Augsburg, while the Ibrox club's attempts to sign Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean, 32, have stalled. (Daily Record), external
Todd Cantwell will be allowed to leave Rangers and Saudi side Al-Qadsiah are closely monitoring the situation, while they are also keeping tabs on Ibrox captain James Tavernier. (Scottish Sun), external
Former Liverpool defender José Enrique, now a football agent, has offered two players, including Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell, to Lecce coach Luca Gotti but accidentally sent the message to the wrong Instagram account. (Football Italia), external
A move for Hamza Igamane to Rangers has edged closer after the 21-year-old striker bid an emotional farewell to his current club, FAR Rabat in Morocco. (Glasgow Times), external
Le Harve hope prospective Rangers target Oussama Targhalline, 22, will agree a new contract, with the midfielder's current deal running out in 2025. (L'Equipe - in French), external
Rangers remain in talks with both Hampden and Murrayfield as they seek a venue to play home games in the first weeks and possibly months of the campaign. (Scotsman), external
Read the rest of Thursday's Scottish gossip.
Who do you think will be Rangers' breakout star in the coming season?
Is there one particular youngster you are backing to impress or perhaps a fringe player who will come to the fore?
Hamza Igamane is poised to be announced as Rangers' latest signing after the 21-year-old striker was granted a visa after agreeing personal terms ahead of £2.5m transfer from Moroccan club AS Far. (TeamTalk), external
AZ Alkmaar are set to mount a bid this week to sign Rangers forward Sam Lammers after Utrecht were priced out of the market for the 27-year-old who was on loan with them last season, according to reports in The Netherlands. (The National), external
Celtic and Rangers were among many clubs interested in Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, but the 24-year-old has agreed terms with Sevilla after his loan to Luton Town. (HITC), external
Alfie Hutchison, the 15-year-old midfielder who is eligible for Scotland and England, joined Rangers from Heart of Midlothian despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United. (Fabrizio Romano on Instagram)
St Johnstone youth defender Callan Hamill is training at Arsenal’s academy with a view to a potential transfer next summer, with Celtic and Rangers also interested in the 15-year-old right-back. (The Athletic), external
Former Rangers winger Ryan Kent is poised to be one of six foreign players culled from Fenerbahce's squad by new head coach Jose Mourinho. (Sabah), external
Rangers are on the brink of tying up a deal with a new temporary home for the start of the season - with Hampden Park now believed to be the frontrunner - following problems with a summer renovation job on the Copland Road stand. (Daily Record), external
Read Wednesday's Scottish Gossip in full here.
Image source, Getty ImagesHagi played with a bandage after a head knock in the first half
Euro 2024 is over for Rangers midfielder Ianis Hagi following Romania's 3-0 defeat to the Netherlands.
The 25-year-old played for 72 minutes of the last 16 loss as Dutch substitute Donyell Malen grabbed two late goals.
Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the tournament after 20 minutes.
Romania started both halves with verve but could not sustain their pressure and were fortunate not to concede more goals.
Hagi, who is under contract with Rangers until summer 2026, spent last season on loan at Spanish side Alaves.
Dutch media link AZ Alkmaar with Rangers forward Sam Lammers, 27, with a bid of £2.5m ready to be offered. (Football Scotland), external
Rangers' Birmingham City-linked defender Connor Goldson "has certainly done everything that’s been asked of him at Ibrox", says Alex McLeish, who managed both clubs. (Sun), external
Image source, Getty ImagesClinton Nsiala says he feels both "responsibility and excitement" after training with Rangers for the first time.
The 20-year-old defender signed from AC Milan's youth set-up earlier this summer, and says he is looking forward to "experiencing the atmosphere" at Ibrox.
"First of all, there’s a huge sense of pride," he told club media.
"This club is legendary, with lots of titles and lots of prestige, including in Europe. I’m honestly very honoured to sign for this club.
"I know it’s a club that the fans are very committed to. They put so much heart in getting behind the team in every competition.
"I feel a big sense of responsibility and lots of anticipation and excitement about experiencing the atmosphere too."
Nsiala also revealed manager Philippe Clement was a key factor in his move to Glasgow, given the "faith" the Belgian puts in young players.
"I know he (the manager) coached at Monaco, as well as in the Belgian league," Nsiala said.
"He always puts a lot of faith in young players. As a young player, that was a big factor for me in my decision to come to Glasgow.
"It helps to have a coach like Philippe Clement. He gives a lot of support to young players and that doesn’t make it feel like a big step.
"Having a coach like that will help me progress, so I’m not focused on the step up from academy to senior level."
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has targeted Rangers defender Connor Goldson, 31. (Sun), external
Archie Macpherson
Journalist and broadcaster
Image source, SNSThere are people in football who are born leaders and born captains and John Greig was.
I remember John Greig sometimes in illustrious ways, when times were hard for Rangers, because he held them together. He could only do that with stature - he was upright.
One of the great things about John Greig was he was a hard man, left some bruises throughout the years, a great goalscorer at times for Rangers at crucial times - and for Scotland - and, once you’ve totalled that up, there’s one more thing about him, respect from opponents. People who met him liked him enormously. He could get on with folk.
He was the greatest Ranger of all because of the total and comprehensive commitment to the club and institution.
Peter McCloy, former team-mate
He was a leader on the park because he drove the team forward.
John always led by example. His commitment and his way about the game is why the fans took to him because of his wholehearted effort on the pitch.
He epitomises what a captain of Rangers is all about. He never dropped his standards.
Former Rangers and Scotland defender John Greig is featured in the latest series of BBC Scotland's Icons of Football. Watch the full episode here.
Rangers winger Scott Wright is a target for Sheffield Wednesday, with the Championship club registering an interest in the 26-year-old who has a year left of his Ibrox contract. (Sunday Mail), external
Brighton & Hove Albion have reduced the £8m price tag placed on Abdallah Sima, but new head coach Fabian Hurzeler has yet to assess the 23-year-old forward who was on loan to Rangers. (Sussex Express via Glasgow Times), external
Rapid Bucharest striker Albion Rrahmani, the 23-year-old who has been linked with Rangers, is close to a £2.5m transfer to Slavia Prague. (Pro Sport via Sunday Mail), external
Read Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full here.
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We asked where you think Rangers will be after their first 10 games of the upcoming season following the release of the Premiership fixtures.
Here's what you had to say:
Alan: Sitting on top with 30 points, nine points clear of Hearts in second! It’s nice to have dreams.
Kevin: With more decent signings to come I expect us to have at least 29 points after 10 games.
Dougie: My main worry at the moment is that with so many new players, we suffer like last season with squad getting to know one another and don't gel initially.
Peter: Honestly don’t think much will change with the way other clubs play against Rangers and Celtic. However, if the Celtic players who turned out for Scotland play like they did I think Rangers have a great chance of winning the derby games.
Bill: Not having a home advantage will be tough. And so many new players getting to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, it will take time to gel. I wouldn’t be surprised if Philippe Clement will be in the same position as last season, playing catch up. Once again, senior management are to blame for their lack of forward planning, again players leaving for free.
Tim: After a raft of departures I feel we are making slow and steady progress with safe signings, however more are needed to compete for the title.
JJ: After 10 games I'd hope we have a minimum of 28 points. Ideally 30, however Rangers fans must be realistic. For the second season in a row we're having to rebuild. No point blaming previous staff, now is what counts.
Besiktas have reached an agreement in principle to sign 20-year-old Rangers-linked left winger Yusuf Kabadayi from Bayern Munich. (Super Haber), external
New Rapid Bucharest head coach Neil Lennon may soften his hardline stance on not allowing 23-year-old Rangers-linked forward Albion Rrahmani to leave this summer after the Romanian club spent £600,000 to sign Slovakia Under-21 international Timotej Jambor from Zilina. (Daily Record), external
Rangers headed off strong interest from clubs in the Premier League and Major League Soccer to secure 18-year-old midfielder Alexander Smith, the academy product eligible for United States and Scotland, on a three-year contract. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external
Read Saturday's Scottish Gossip in full here.
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Image source, SNSConnor Barron hopes becoming a "big player" for Rangers will allow him to fulfil his Scotland ambitions.
The midfielder, who signed a pre-contract to join the Ibrox side from Aberdeen, has been capped 12 times at U21-level.
But the 21-year-old is in no rush to turn out for Steve Clarke's first team, believing proving himself at his new club will reap rewards further down the line.
"My aim is to get into that full squad, that’s an ambition of mine since I was a young boy and that won’t change," Barron said.
"The football does the talking on the pitch, if you perform you put yourself in the window to get into it. That’s out of my hands.
"It’s not my number one priority right now, my priority is focused on the club football and performing there but that will come in time hopefully.
"It’s about now me going to do my bit on the pitch and make sure I do everything every day to get into the team and be a big player for the club."
Image source, SNSRangers have appointed former Ajax U21 boss and Reading coach Andries Ulderink as the club's new assistant manager.
The 54-year-old recently spent time in the same role as FC Twente in his homeland of the Netherlands, before moving to Royal Antwerp in Belgium.
Ulderink will work alongside manager Philippe Clement, as well as Stephan Van Der Hayden, Alex Rae, Brian Gilmour and goalkeeping coach Colin Stewart.
"I am really excited to join Rangers as assistant manager and it is a challenge I am looking forward to," he said.
"It is a great club, with a lot of history, and with a lot of Dutch connections so that was always there in my mind.
"In Scotland, the football intensity is very strong, especially at Rangers, so that was important for me too.
"I spoke with the manager about football, his vision, and his ambitions and he told me a little bit about the staff, about the club and it was exciting, I am really happy to be here."
Image source, SNSRyan Jack says it was an "honour and privilege" to represent Rangers following his departure from the club.
The Scotland international was one of five stalwarts announced to be leaving Ibrox earlier this month.
Having signed on a free contract from Aberdeen in 2017, Jack made 210 appearances for the Light Blues, lifting the Scottish Premiership title in 2021.
"Now the season is done and dusted, I would just like to say it’s been absolute honour and privilege to wear the Rangers badge over the last seven years," the 32-year-old wrote on Instagram.
"It has meant so much to me. From growing up as a fan and having a dream, to go and live that dream has been a crazy rollercoaster and one that will live with me for the rest of my life.
"Most importantly, massive thank you to the fans - the people who will always be there supporting through the good and the bad. You are the ones that keep driving this great club forward and the support I have had over the seven years has been nothing short of incredible.
"Some of the memories we have had together - from getting the club back into Europe, to 55, onto Champions League football and a European final.
"Your support has never gone unnoticed and will never be forgotten. I will now just be one of you and I will be supporting the team moving forward from the outside.
"I wish Philippe [Clement], his staff and players all the best for next season and going forward."
Image source, SNSFormer Celtic coach Anton McElhone has left Queen's Park to join ex-Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst's staff at Besiktas.
McElhone was head of sports science at Celtic for two years until last summer and has also worked for clubs including Hibs, Tottenham and New England Revolution.
The 43-year-old joined Queen's Park in January as head of academy coach but has now departed for Besiktas.
Van Bronckhorst took charge of the Turkish Super Lig side on a two-year deal this summer, his first management role since being sacked by Rangers in November 2022.
A Queen's Park statement said: "Head of academy coaching Anton McElhone has left the club to join Turkish side Besiktas after both clubs reached a mutual agreement.
"The club wishes to place on record its thanks to Anton for his efforts during his short spell with the Spiders and wish him all the best for the future."
