Rangers board moves, Moore talks and Sterling boost ahead of Celtic
Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez eyes a Nigeria call but still needs a Nigerian passport despite talks with coach Eric Chelle; six goals in 23 this season noted.
Academy forward Kyle Glasgow, a Scotland U17 international, signs his first professional deal with Rangers despite English interest, after turning 16.
Guide to the weekend’s coverage includes Rangers v Celtic live at 12:00 on Sunday, a derby pivotal to the title race, plus full Premier League action.
Ex-Rangers captain and interim boss Barry Ferguson says Danny Rohl should show Celtic more respect after comments on their Stuttgart display and goalkeeping choice, as Old Firm tension rises.
Pundits split on Old Firm: one predicts a draw with shaky defences benefiting Hearts, another backs Rangers after January signings Naderi and Rommens.
Dujon Sterling signed a Rangers extension to May 2028. Rohl hails his importance after injury return, with the right-back expected back for the Celtic clash.
Danny Rohl says Rangers will open talks with Tottenham to keep loanee Mikey Moore, praising his ‘fantastic development’ ahead of the Ibrox Old Firm.
SFA KMI panel back Auston Trusty’s red vs Hibs and say Cammy Kerr should have seen red for DOGSO on Mikey Moore in Rangers’ 2-2 at Livingston, with VAR urged to intervene.
Rohl says Rangers are ‘on fire’ for Ibrox derby, citing physical gains, belief and stronger bench since January’s 3-1 at Parkhead, though he warns the title race will not be settled.
Rangers prospect Alexander Smith, 17, who made a Europa League squad last month, joins Dumbarton on loan to 2025-26 for regular minutes, with Frank McKeown praising his creative pedigree.
Callum McGregor insists Celtic are written off but up for Ibrox, calling for consistency in a pivotal league and cup week against Rangers and Aberdeen.
Nico Raskin urges Rangers to keep focus before the Old Firm, credits Danny Rohl for the turnaround, dismisses Luke McCowan’s claims and says the derby is just ‘three points’ as contract talks can wait.
Vice-chairman Paraag Marathe and Gene Schneur quit Rangers board to avoid UEFA multi-club ownership conflicts with Leeds, with no change to the US consortium’s ownership or club blueprint.
