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If Lewis Ferguson joins post the World Cup, who should Derek McInnes name the Rangers captain?

This is assuming Nicolas Raskin leaves Rangers...

colinhartley402mo ago

A captain will show himself during the friendlies and we want a captain that will be Heard on the pitch it's up for grabs 🔴⚪🔵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

dakir.thanveer2mo ago

Who has impressed you the most so far? Neil, Godfrey and Shankland have all the armband so far, haven't they?

tommywaddell0532mo ago

Lshankland he's blue all the way 💙

dakir.thanveer2mo ago

Looks like the most likely candidate as things stand, and I like it

johnstongill1172mo ago

To many players are happy to just pick up thier wages,Shankland will play for the badge,so it's a no brainer for me.

dakir.thanveer2mo ago

I agree. It looks like Shankland is going to be the captain, based on the friendlies so far

colinhartley402mo ago

A think a natural captain will show it on the pitch ❤️🤍💙

pranav.shahaney2mo ago

Who would be your pick?

dakir.thanveer2mo ago

Correct. It's definitely a good problem to have that we now have a few players with leadership credentials in the building

muirhead55072mo ago

Lawrence shankland

dakir.thanveer2mo ago

He took the armband when he came on against Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend, so I wouldn't be surprised

colinhartley402mo ago

Shanks 🔴⚪🔵

dakir.thanveer2mo ago

Even if Ferguson is signed?

oran.mor3mo ago

shankland is the only leader

dakir.thanveer2mo ago

Would you pick Shanks over Ferguson even if he's signed?

bigsandy13143mo ago

I hardly think 39% of only 1,805 votes, constitutes an "unambiguous directive" from the Rangers support! Let's get real here.

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Also featured your comment in the article to make sure we convey there is differing views as well :D

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Even if we ignore that as a superlative for writing's sake, don't you think 1805 is a decent sample size? Since the article was published this morning, we have had 200+ votes, with Ferguson still the clear favourite. Ultimately, it is supposed to spark conversation among the fans, and I think it's doing great!

donaldclacher973mo ago

Don't want Ferguson he aint good enough. Don't listen to his daddy n uncle. He simply ain't the answer, he couldn't tie Nicos lacys

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Damn! Why have you been unimpressed by Ferguson? Have you watched him in Serie A?

audrey_midd543mo ago

Shankland

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Even if Ferguson is signed?

stewartjohn0863mo ago

No danger rangers man all the way if price is right

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

What's the 'right price' in your opinion?

andrewjohnsamways3mo ago

Connor barron

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Wow! Haven't heard that one before! Why do you think? Is he going to be regular starter under Del?

evergersandy3mo ago

Shankland was his Captain at Hearts, Why would he change that at Rangers.

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Ferguson is arguably a better leader, also takes pressure off Shankland up front.

gordiemurray683mo ago

Lewis ferguson

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Reckon the club gets this deal done?

bigsandy13143mo ago

Let's leave the fantasy football behind. We're not getting Lewis Ferguson, we can't afford him. The captaincy should go to a player already on the books, who commands respect in the dressing room. I can't see past Nico Raskin, if he's still with us, of course.

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

I agree. Raskin, with a doubt, the best choice if he stays. Only problem, he won't

joemxghee16903mo ago

Out standing leader to take us forward rangers in his blood 💙

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

True, exactly why the club needs to push ahead and get him on board

kimber.jean3mo ago

I don't think a new player to the squad should be made captain without playing for the team. The captain should be decided taking the full team into account not just the new guys. Loyalty should account for something

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

I agree

murrayjessiman03mo ago

I would have Lewis Ferguson as captain he's young but been Captain of Bolognia so has experience in Siera A and obviously leave Shankland up front could make him Sub Captain.

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

What do you think about the argument that naming two new players captain and vice would be unfair on the lads who are there already

jamiemg963mo ago

Shankland captain, Ferguson vice. Ferguson has the leadership, but the family name brings extra pressure. Don’t dump the whole Rangers/Ferguson legacy on him day one. Shankland has captained Hearts, knows the league, and feels the cleaner immediate choice. Rangers finished third. Reset the standards.

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Both of you make valid points. This is why I think giving someone like Souttar the armbad for one year wouldn't be too bad. Shanks and Ferguson have shown leadership skills etc, but negativity builds too quickly at a club like Rangers, and can't say how that affects them. Souttar is used to it

pranav.shahaney3mo ago

Don't you think it would put too much attention on Shankland? I'd much rather he's focused on scoring goals and somebody else can handle the captain's responsibilities

bigsandy13143mo ago

Nico Raskin, if he's still with us. I can't see the sense in handing Shanks the job. He's just in the door, and we'll still have some players from last season. That'd be a slap in the face to them.

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

I agree. There aren't too many standout candidates, apart from Raskin, but I think he'll leave. Nevertheless, should wait at least a year before giving someone like Shankland the armband

pranav.shahaney3mo ago

Who’s your pick if Raskin leaves? He seems just as likely to leave as he is to stay

nicholsonj043mo ago

Give the arm band to Lewis. He can be our captain for many years to come.

bigsandy13143mo ago

The problem there is, I don't see him coming. Not that he wouldn't jump at the chance. Series A captains don't come cheap, and 12 million+ is too rich for us.

pranav.shahaney3mo ago

Absolutely. He knows the club through and through and gets what it takes to lead a team

dantowen819513mo ago

Should be Raskin for me. Provided he stays off course. Shankland could handle the pressure but I’d rather he just focus on scoring goals

pranav.shahaney3mo ago

Yeah that’s a fair shout mate. He’s already coming as the main man and handing him the armband would just add to the pressure

stewartjohn0863mo ago

I think shankland both he and fergie have waited there whole lives for this chance

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

Fair. Only question is if it's slightly unfair on the players already at the club?

rangers1690733mo ago

In my opinion the captain should be a central player either centre back or centre midfield so if the Ferguson transfer happens that would be a no brainer for me .

dakir.thanveer3mo ago

I kinda agree too. I like it when the captain is a player playing in the spine. So GK, CB, CM works. Ferguson is certainly a standout. Souttar is a good shout among the current crop, but his performances leave a lot to be desired