Barry Ferguson lost his job to Russell Martin but thinks the former Scotland defender will prove to be "a very good appointment" as Rangers head coach. Former Ibrox captain Ferguson ended the season in interim charge, but the Scottish Premiership club's new owners turned to the former Southampton boss instead.

Russell Martin believes Rangers will “take some stopping” if they can harness an energy and connection between players, supporters and everyone else associated with the club. The Ibrox head coach is determined to ensure that process takes shape in his first match in charge against Panathinaikos on Tuesday.

A first-team Glasgow Rangers player could now seal a return to his former club during the summer transfer window, according to their technical director. The Russell Martin era is now in full swing at Ibrox,