Steven Gerrard has insisted he would love Rangers to be so successful under Derek McInnes that they might not need to ask him to return as manager in the future. The former Rangers boss has expressed admiration for the current Ibrox manager, and he also reflected on his decision to make James Tavernier his captain. Gerrard said Tavernier was not a “natural leader in terms of voice” but chose the full-back because he would be a “technical leader in terms of assists and goals”.
Former Ibrox star Charlie Adam believes the midfield partnership of Dan Neil and Nico Raskin can power Rangers to a Premiership title push.
Rangers striker Lawrence Shankland is progressing well as he recovers from a hamstring injury and is on track for a January return.
Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson has hailed the performances of wing-back Hicham Mahou and goalkeeper Daniel Klein in Saturday’s 4-1 friendly win at Dunfermline Athletic.
St Johnstone are to monitor the centre-back free agent market in the wake of Zach Mitchell’s season-ending injury.