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The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Clement names five Rangers stars who can make club money
Gers have been criticised for their player trading model over the years, one of the factors in them falling behind Celtic who have sold Kieran Tierney, Jota and Matt O'Riley, among others, for huge sums. It was something Clement bemoaned while manager as the club allowed the likes of Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos to see out their deals and move on for nothing, when there may have been chances to cash in earlier. However, the likes of Hamza Igamane and Nicolas Raskin have been attracting transfer interest having shown they can be assets. And the Belgian reckons they're not the only ones - adding Jefte, Clinton Nsiala and Mohamed Diomande to that. "But you also have Jefte, Hamza Igamane, Clinton Nsiala, who will have a better value. Mohamed Diomande is also one of those guys. "The club has worked well the past year in that way. "There are now four or five players with the value to sell and several teams would pay good amounts of money. "The club needs to build with that, or the new owners have to say 'we don't do it that way now because we have enough money'."
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Nils Koppen leaves Rangers amid major club restructure
The Belgian has reportedly stepped down from his role as technical director following the club's recent takeover by American owners. Koppen had joined Ibrox as director of football recruitment before moving into his broader role in November 2024. His tenure saw a mixed record of signings, with "success stories" like Jefte and Hamza Igamane, but the club failed to close the gap on Celtic, which drew criticism from fans. Read more: Celtic hero not worried by Rangers takeover as he makes 'doesn't matter' claim Philippe Clement 'turns down Sparta Prague managerial position' The Daily Record claimed Koppen's departure will be officially announced on Monday alongside Kevin Thelwell's appointment as sporting director. The report also suggested that former manager Barry Ferguson was planning to recommend the removal of Koppen if he had remained in charge. The restructuring comes as the new regime aims to revitalise the club's fortunes, starting with changes behind the scenes.
Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers player describes Ibrox experience as 'dream'
Jefte, a left-back signed from Fluminense last summer, was expected to serve as backup but ended up playing the majority of games due to Ridvan Yilmaz's recurring injuries. Despite some defensive flaws, the 21-year-old's talent has been recognised, even linking him with a potential move to Chelsea. However, Jefte has expressed his contentment with his experience at Ibrox. He admits to enjoying his time at the club, even though he has yet to win any silverware. Read more: Rangers star's exit 'likely' with two transfers offers on the table Russell Martin 'preparing possible Rangers backroom team' amid Ibrox links Jefte told Globo in his homeland: "My entire journey, since I arrived, has always been with the aim of trying to learn more and understand my position better. "Reaching the end of the season and seeing that it worked is gratifying. "I managed to become a different player, a better player who learned more and understood more." Jefte also expressed his satisfaction with his development as a player and his experiences in international competitions. He said: "This start to the year at Rangers has been wonderful, very special, even though our goal was to reach the finals and win titles, which unfortunately didn't happen. "What I'm experiencing is a dream, it's something I never imagined I'd experience so soon. "Despite being only 21 years old, I played in a European competition against big clubs. "I'm very happy and fulfilled with what I've done so far."
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers vs Aberdeen LIVE RESULT: Jefte's first Gers goal seals Barry Ferguson's first home win in charge
GRUDGE MATCH Rangers vs Aberdeen LIVE RESULT: Jefte's first Gers goal seals Barry Ferguson's first home win in charge – updates Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS thumped Aberdeen 4-0 at Ibrox to bring an end to their dire run of form. It was a first home win in EIGHT attempts and means Barry Ferguson has finally tasted Ibrox victory as manager. Both sides had goals disallowed for offside in the first half before Topi Keskinen struck the post early in the second as the Dons went close. On 55 minutes, Vaclav Cerny got clean through on goal and coolly slotted past Dimitar Mitov to give Rangers the lead. Just six minutes later, it was two as Nico Raskin's brilliant work down the left hand side set up the easiest of tap-ins for Cyriel Dessers from just a couple of yards out. The third came from Hamza Igamane, and what a goal it was. The Gers striker brilliantly controlled the ball, setting up his own volley which he powered into the bottom corner. The fourth wasn't quite as spectacular, with Cerny's effort taking a huge deflection off of Jefte and finding the opposite corner - a rather bizarre way for the Brazilian defender to get his first goal for the club. Rangers XI: Kelly; Tavernier (c), Souttar, Balogun, Jefte; Diomande, Barron, Raskin; Cerny, Dessers, Bajrami. Kelly; Tavernier (c), Souttar, Balogun, Jefte; Diomande, Barron, Raskin; Cerny, Dessers, Bajrami. Rangers subs: Butland (GK), Propper, Cortes, Lawrence, Kasanwirjo, Igamane, Rice, Curtis, Danilo. Butland (GK), Propper, Cortes, Lawrence, Kasanwirjo, Igamane, Rice, Curtis, Danilo. Aberdeen XI: Mitov; Devlin, Tobers, Knoester, Shinnie (c); Polvara, Clarkson; Okkels, McGrath, Keskinen; Dabbagh. Mitov; Devlin, Tobers, Knoester, Shinnie (c); Polvara, Clarkson; Okkels, McGrath, Keskinen; Dabbagh. Aberdeen subs: Doohan (GK), MacKenzie, Nisbet, Gueye, Palaversa, Morris, Milne, Jensen, Ambrose. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Herald Scotland
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers 4 Aberdeen 0: Thumping win ends Ibrox winless run
Barry Ferguson got his first Ibrox win as Rangers manager at the sixth attempt with a thumping 4-0 William Hill Premiership victory over Aberdeen. After a mostly lifeless first half, Gers attacker Vaclav Cerny opened the scoring in the 55th minute before striker Cyriel Dessers doubled that lead five minutes later, with substitute Hamza Igamane notching in the 70th minute and left-back Jefte adding gloss in added time with his fortuitous goal. It was a first home win for the Light Blues since beating Ross County on February 2, with interim boss Ferguson – installed the same month until the end of the season – culpable for the previous five games without a victory. With two fixtures remaining, Scottish Gas Scottish Cup finalists Aberdeen remain three points behind third-placed Hibernian and cannot be happy with their second-half capitulation. It was a much-needed win for Rangers and Ferguson but for frustrated Gers fans, the impending takeover by an American consortium of Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises cannot come quick enough as a trophyless season nears its end. It was certainly not a dynamic start in front of plenty of empty seats. In the 22nd minute Dessers knocked a through ball from midfielder Mohamed Diomande past the near post. Five minutes later, the unmarked striker headed a cross from captain James Tavernier wide of the target from eight yards and a glorious chance was gone. The Dons responded quickly and Gers keeper Liam Kelly had to save from Topi Keskinen, who had burst into the Light Blues penalty area to take a Jamie McGrath pass. The match, however, really came to life just before the break Dessers had the ball in the net from a Connor Barron pass, driving low past Aberdeen keeper Dimitar Mitov only for VAR to rule offside. Seconds later, Aberdeen striker Oday Dabbagh scored at the second attempt from a Leighton Clarkson free-kick, although he too was offside. Igamane replaced Nedim Bajrami for the start of the second half, while for the Dons, Kevin Nisbet and Pape Gueye came on for Dabbagh and Jeppe Okkels. It was the Dons who initially looked the more sprightly, with Keskinen striking the post with a drive from inside the box with the ball rebounding back into play and Rangers escaping. In the 51st minute Ibrox defender John Souttar headed wide from a Tavernier corner but the breakthrough came when midfielder Nicolas Raskin threaded a ball through the centre of the Dons defence and Cerny raced through to poke the ball low past Mitov. Dessers then headed a Cerny free-kick high over the bar but frailties in the Ibrox defence surfaced soon afterwards with Kelly forced into a double save, first from Gueye and then Keskinen. However, moments later Dessers made amends for earlier misses when he converted a cut-back from Raskin and the points looked safe. As the Dons defence opened up again, Jefte scooped as shot over the bar as did Aberdeen's Dante Polvara at the other end but it was a piece of magic from Igamane, flicking the ball up and volleying past Mitov from 25 yards, which brought number three. As Rangers kept pressing Mitov saved a header from defender Leon Balogun and efforts from substitutes Danilo and Tom Lawrence before Cerny's shot from outside the box went in off Jefte to seal a fine win.
