Alasdair Lamont

Glasgow

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What is in new Rangers boss Rusell Martin's in tray?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Alasdair Lamont

Image source, SNSImage caption, Cyriel Dessers and Nico Raskin were two of Rangers' strongest performers in 2024-25BBC Sport Scotland CommentatorTo say that Russell Martin has an extensive to-do list is a massive understatement. The new Rangers head coach has what will likely be a critical seven-week period before his new side kicks a competitive ball in anger. So what are his key priorities as his tenure at Ibrox gets under way?
Women's Scottish Cup final: Three reasons to watch live on BBC

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alasdair Lamont

Image source, SNS Image caption, Rangers beat Glasgow City 2-1 in April despite Brenna Lovera's opener Women's Scottish Cup final: Glasgow City v Rangers Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Date: Sunday 25 May Kick-off: 14:00 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC One Scotland and BBC Sport website & app Rangers and Glasgow City missed out on Scottish Women's Premier League glory as Hibernian surprised many with their first title in 18 years, but the city rivals have another chance to add to their trophy...
Why Rangers fanbase appears split over potential Gerrard return

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alasdair Lamont

With rumours swirling over an imminent return to Rangers for their title-winning manager Steven Gerrard, the fanbase appears split over the wisdom of such a reappointment. His mid-season departure for the Premier League, much like Brendan Rodgers before him, left a bitter taste in some fans' mouths, making the prospect of his return difficult for them to swallow, not least because his record since leaving Rangers is unimpressive.
Why Rangers fanbase appears split over potential Gerrard return

3 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Alasdair Lamont

With rumours swirling over an imminent return to Rangers for their title-winning manager Steven Gerrard, the fanbase appears split over the wisdom of such a reappointment. His mid-season departure for the Premier League, much like Brendan Rodgers before him, left a bitter taste in some fans' mouths, making the prospect of his return difficult for them to swallow, not least because his record since leaving Rangers is unimpressive.
'Gerrard was arguably bigger risk than Ancelotti'

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Alasdair Lamont

As Rangers' on-field season winds down, off-field activity looks like it is ramping up, with speculation over the identity of the club's new manager heightening in recent days. In one sense, Ancelotti's lack of managerial experience would seem to make him a risky appointment.
'Another damning indictment of way business has been conducted'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Alasdair Lamont

Rangers' involvement in the Champions League qualifiers begins 11 weeks from now and as Barry Ferguson noted in the aftermath of Sunday's draw with Celtic, there is much to be done at the club to prepare them for those. With three games to come next week to conclude a largely wretched season (some impressive European performances and results notwithstanding), Rangers fans will hope the much-vaunted takeover is concluded and announced swiftly thereafter.
'Meaningless derby an opportunity for players to prove they deserve Ibrox future'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Alasdair Lamont

A victory in the final Old Firm derby of last season would have drawn Rangers level on points with Celtic. Such an outcome on Sunday would reduce the gap to 14 points. So despite Callum McGregor's assertion that a third consecutive league defeat to their rivals would put a dampener on a potential treble-winning season, the reality is it's as meaningless as this fixture gets.
Rangers: 'Impending takeover provides optimism for beleaguered fanbase'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Alasdair Lamont

Rangers supporters must be willing the season to end now that their European dream has been extinguished and only five all-but-meaningless league fixtures remain as their city rivals Celtic prepare to clinch a 55th title and very possibly a ninth treble. They must also be desperate to see the takeover by 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Kavanagh go through to allow the club to begin to put in place the managerial infrastructure required to restore Rangers' fortunes.
Column: 'Only a fool would write off Rangers in Europe'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Alasdair Lamont

Rangers face what is pretty much a season-defining game when they take on Athletic Bilbao in the footballing cathedral of San Mames on Thursday night. Only a fool would write off their chances of pulling off another European upset - and if they were to do so, reaching another Europa League semi-final would be a phenomenal achievement. It would also give the club's power-brokers a real quandary over the next managerial appointment.
Column: 'Wouldn't it be just like Rangers to now stun Bilbao?'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Alasdair Lamont

Wouldn't it be just like Rangers to now go and get a good result against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday after an abject showing and result against Hibernian at the weekend? In saying that, they will probably have to produce their best performance of the season to do so and the likelihood of being able to do that after such a dismal display on Saturday seems massively unlikely.