Rangers focus on Rommens, Tavernier anguish and derby ticket boost
Club commentator Tom Miller says James Tavernier was ‘broken’ after missing his penalty in the shootout defeat to Celtic, with the captain’s Rangers future uncertain.
Ex-Rangers winger David Templeton recalls 2012 move from Hearts, early impact, then injury-hit years. Now player-manager at Glasgow United in Scotland’s ninth tier.
Barry Ferguson hails £3m Emmanuel Fernandez as a bargain, noting six goals and regular starts under Danny Rohl, and says Rangers’ player-trading model could yield an eight-figure profit amid Dortmund interest.
Midfielder Bailey Rice, on £3k per week and out since knee surgery, is out of contract on 31 May 2026. Talks stalled amid limited minutes, with Aston Villa, Sunderland, West Brom and Cardiff linked.
Peter Lovenkrands doubts Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Naderi are ‘out-and-out’ strikers, calling them ‘a wee bit raw’. He highlights missed chances after the Celtic cup loss and talks up Mikey Moore’s finishing.
Arthur Numan reveals he scouted Tuur Rommens at Westerlo, praising his engine, forward passing and versatility. Urges patience, saying the new £3.3m left-back will improve with time at Rangers.
Police Scotland’s deputy chief defends officers’ ‘brilliant job’ amid Ibrox pitch invasion and flare incidents after Rangers’ shootout loss to Celtic, urging clubs to share responsibility.
Opinion urges Rangers to seek another loan for Wolves’ Nasser Djiga after improved form post-AFCON, noting a permanent deal is unlikely due to cost and Wolves’ plans.
Leeds striker Joel Piroe rejected a January move to Rangers, telling 49ers he would stay and fight for chances. He later scored in the FA Cup and faces a summer decision.
Ian Durrant and Barry Ferguson criticise Danny Rohl’s ‘surprise’ call to sub Mikey Moore on 77 minutes v Celtic, saying it dulled Ibrox and removed a potential match-winner.
St Mirren confirm Craig McLeish as interim, with Jamie Langfield and Allan McManus, after Stephen Robinson left for Aberdeen. Buddies, winless in five, host Rangers on Sunday.
Rangers could move for free agent Max Lowe, with Danny Rohl’s prior influence at Sheffield Wednesday a key factor. Defensive rebuild looms as loans end and James Tavernier’s future remains uncertain.
Gordon Dalziel says Danny Rohl must take ‘a big bit of blame’ for Rangers’ slump after the Celtic cup exit, despite January spend on Rommens, Skov Olsen, Naderi and Chukwuani, as fan doubts grow.
Report claims Rangers will receive around 2,500 tickets for the post-split derby at Celtic Park amid the ongoing Green Brigade lockout, despite the fallout from disorder at Ibrox.
