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Rangers manager Michael Beale has made some decisions on out-of-contract players.

Beale's Rangers break was 'mixed bag' - house move, injured son, recruitment

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou believes the use of such language is far from accidental.
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou believes the use of such language is far from accidental.

Postecoglou slams 'too easy' and 'lucky' Celtic remarks from Hibs and Rangers

Connor Goldson trains ahead of Rangers' cinch Premiership match against Dundee United on Saturday.
Connor Goldson trains ahead of Rangers' cinch Premiership match against Dundee United on Saturday.

Rangers refuse to be sidetracked by Celtic as Goldson pays tribute to team-mates

Michael Beale believes the acquisition of such as the promising Todd Cantwell demonstrates Rangers do not need  huge financial outlay to strengthen the Ibrox squad, which he is confident will be achieved in the close season.(Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Michael Beale believes the acquisition of such as the promising Todd Cantwell demonstrates Rangers do not need  huge financial outlay to strengthen the Ibrox squad, which he is confident will be achieved in the close season.(Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Michael Beale now won't put limit on Rangers summer transfer activity

Matthew Baldwin shows what it means to win for the first time on the DP World Tour, having made his breakthrough in the SDC Championship St Francis Links in South Africa on Sunday. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Matthew Baldwin shows what it means to win for the first time on the DP World Tour, having made his breakthrough in the SDC Championship St Francis Links in South Africa on Sunday. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Baldwin proves DP World Tour can still allow dreams to come true

Rangers midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh has not played for the club since signing in 2021. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh has not played for the club since signing in 2021. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers boss responds to Nnamdi Ofoborh's claims of 'mistreatment'

Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley challenges RB Leipzig's Andre Silva during a UEFA Champions League Group F match earlier in the season.
Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley challenges RB Leipzig's Andre Silva during a UEFA Champions League Group F match earlier in the season.

O'Riley missing big Champions League nights as pangs of frustration persist

Scottie Scheffler celebrates chipping in for birdie on the eighth hole during the final round of The Players Championship at  TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.
Scottie Scheffler celebrates chipping in for birdie on the eighth hole during the final round of The Players Championship at  TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Scheffler reclaims world No 1 spot after impressive Sawgrass success

Only winning things points the way that Rangers manager Michael Beale knows the club must go under him, as Celtic close in on the Ibrox club's major trophy haul. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Only winning things points the way that Rangers manager Michael Beale knows the club must go under him, as Celtic close in on the Ibrox club's major trophy haul. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

'We play for Rangers, there are things on the wall' - Michael Beale

Celtic's Alistair Johnston jumps on top of his team-mates following Cameron Carter-Vickers' goal in the 3-0 win over Hearts.
Celtic's Alistair Johnston jumps on top of his team-mates following Cameron Carter-Vickers' goal in the 3-0 win over Hearts.

Celtic player ratings: Unflustered gondolier shines again but one starter gets 5

Edinburgh man KIeran Cantley shows off the trophy after winning the Optilink Classic on the PT Tour in Portugal. Picture: PT Tour
Edinburgh man KIeran Cantley shows off the trophy after winning the Optilink Classic on the PT Tour in Portugal. Picture: PT Tour

Cantley wins in just second event after finishing winter work behind desk

Rangers manager Michael Beale watches on during the match against Kilmarnock.
Rangers manager Michael Beale watches on during the match against Kilmarnock.

Rangers fans 'show signs of heavy season' as Beale cites Celtic form amid claims

Daisy Jones & The Six follows the adventures of a fictional American rock band.
Daisy Jones & The Six follows the adventures of a fictional American rock band.

Everything you need to know about Daisy Jones & The Six

Rangers Michael Beale maintains his team have made progress in his three months, even if others refuse to see that in the wake of the League Cup final defeat by Celtic. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers Michael Beale maintains his team have made progress in his three months, even if others refuse to see that in the wake of the League Cup final defeat by Celtic. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

'Says more about those doing it' - Rangers' Beale on abuse since Celtic loss

Ryan Kent, in common with all the Rangers players out of contract at the end of this season, has not been offered new terms despite recent reports a lucrative extension had been tabled for the winger. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Ryan Kent, in common with all the Rangers players out of contract at the end of this season, has not been offered new terms despite recent reports a lucrative extension had been tabled for the winger. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Surprise admission made on Rangers' out-of-contract players

Rangers manager Michael Beale during the Viaplay Cup final defeat to Celtic at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale during the Viaplay Cup final defeat to Celtic at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers fans appear oblivious to strength of Celtic as Beale criticism goes OTT

Rangers manager Michael Beale and Celtic's Ange Postecoglou will go head-to-head in the Viaplay Cup final on Sunday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale and Celtic's Ange Postecoglou will go head-to-head in the Viaplay Cup final on Sunday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic and Rangers trophy totals show historical significance of cup final

Rangers manager Michael Beale believes that the banner held up by a group of the club's fans last week was the voicing of an opinion, as is their entitlement, in a manner and at a time not helpful. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale believes that the banner held up by a group of the club's fans last week was the voicing of an opinion, as is their entitlement, in a manner and at a time not helpful. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers manager Michael Beale still regards recent banner a 'slight'

Xander Schauffele poses with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy after his win at The Renaissance Club last summer. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Xander Schauffele poses with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy after his win at The Renaissance Club last summer. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Thomas and Fitzpatrick to join Schauffele in Genesis Scottish Open

Stephen Humphrys is a popular figure amongst Hearts fans. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Stephen Humphrys is a popular figure amongst Hearts fans. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts star reveals level the club would compete in England

Rangers host Ross County on Saturday.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers host Ross County on Saturday.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers v Ross County: Match info, TV details, kick-off time, team news

Tackling childhood obesity
Tackling childhood obesity

Why we need to talk about Scotland's overweight children

Rangers manager Michael Beale won't sugar the pill with players as he seeks to overhaul his squad. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale won't sugar the pill with players as he seeks to overhaul his squad. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers' manager will be honest with players as squad overhaul picks up pace

Henrik Stenson and Luke Donald shake hands on the 18th green after playing together in the third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Henrik Stenson and Luke Donald shake hands on the 18th green after playing together in the third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

'I was surprised I wasn't announced as former captain' says smiling Stenson

Rangers manager Michael Beale wants to reinforce his Rangers squad.
Rangers manager Michael Beale wants to reinforce his Rangers squad.

Rangers transfers: Second Raskin bid 'rejected', Beale reveals players he wants

Rangers manager Michael Beale with St Johnstone counterpart Callum Davidson.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale with St Johnstone counterpart Callum Davidson.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

'Red flags' in Rangers performance as Beale has say on Collum's red card calls

Richard Bland acknowledges the crowd on the ninth green after completing his second round in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Richard Bland acknowledges the crowd on the ninth green after completing his second round in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Bland: Champions Tour exemption would have stopped LIV Golf move

Josh Taylor (R) and Jack Catterall during the WBA, WBC, WBO & IBF world super-lightweight title fight at the OVO Hydro, on February 26 last year.
Josh Taylor (R) and Jack Catterall during the WBA, WBC, WBO & IBF world super-lightweight title fight at the OVO Hydro, on February 26 last year.

'Absolute nonsense': Taylor not scared of Catterall after pulling out of fight

Dundee-based Frenchman Victor Perez receives the trophy from Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Picture: Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images.
Dundee-based Frenchman Victor Perez receives the trophy from Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Picture: Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images.

It's Allez Dhabi for Perez as Dundee-based Frenchman steps up Ryder Cup bid

Paul Lawrie celebrates with Davy Kenny, who is now caddying for Grant Forrest, after the Aberdonian's win in the 2012 Commercialbank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Paul Lawrie celebrates with Davy Kenny, who is now caddying for Grant Forrest, after the Aberdonian's win in the 2012 Commercialbank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Caddie change for Forrest as Jamieson sticks with his long-term looper

Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Outsiders, from Sunak to expat celebrities, seem to want to dictate to Scotland

Norwich midfielder Todd Cantwell is expected to complete a move to Rangers within the next 48 hours. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Norwich midfielder Todd Cantwell is expected to complete a move to Rangers within the next 48 hours. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Rangers set to complete first Michael Beale signing 'within 48 hours'

Rangers have made a habit of coming from behind under Michael Beale. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers have made a habit of coming from behind under Michael Beale. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

How Rangers have emerged as Premiership's comeback kings under Beale

Lee Westwood jokingl gestures to a photographer about a recent English Premier League result during a practice round prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Lee Westwood jokingl gestures to a photographer about a recent English Premier League result during a practice round prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Westwood: I'm not going to play guessing game over ban from tour I love

Ian Poulter plays a practice round at Yas Links in the build up to this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Ian Poulter plays a practice round at Yas Links in the build up to this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Poulter on Ryder Cup: I'd love to qualify but playing would be different thing

Rangers coaches Damien Matthew (left) and Harry Watling with Zak Lovelace, Charlie McCann and Antonio Colak at a training session , with Michael Beale identifying the important roles they play at half-time of games.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers coaches Damien Matthew (left) and Harry Watling with Zak Lovelace, Charlie McCann and Antonio Colak at a training session , with Michael Beale identifying the important roles they play at half-time of games.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers boss Michael Beale lifts lid on potentially game-changing four minutes

Christophe Berra is back in football as part of the coaching staff at Livingston.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Christophe Berra is back in football as part of the coaching staff at Livingston.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Ex-Hearts captain Christophe Berra makes Premiership return with coaching role

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and Rangers counterpart Michael Beale watch on during the 2-2 draw at Ibrox. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and Rangers counterpart Michael Beale watch on during the 2-2 draw at Ibrox. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Old Firm draw highlighted Celtic and Rangers' midfield issues

New Rangers manager Michael Beale is unlikely to make wholesale changes to his squad in January.
New Rangers manager Michael Beale is unlikely to make wholesale changes to his squad in January.

Rangers transfers: What to expect in the January window

Connor Goldson celebrates after putting Rangers 2-0 ahead against Motherwell at Ibrox. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Connor Goldson celebrates after putting Rangers 2-0 ahead against Motherwell at Ibrox. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Morelos bite back as Rangers warm up for Celtic with Beale's most convincing win

Rangers manager Michael Beale has won his first three games in charge by a single-goal margin. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale has won his first three games in charge by a single-goal margin. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Michael Beale explains why Rangers should only be three points behind Celtic

Aberdeen captain Anthony Stewart has been subjected to alleged racial abuse on social media. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Aberdeen captain Anthony Stewart has been subjected to alleged racial abuse on social media. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Aberdeen launch investigation as club left 'shocked' by Stewart racist abuse

Connor Goldson during a cinch Premiership match between Ross County and Rangers  at the Global Energy Stadium, on December 23 , 2022, in Dingwall, Scotland (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Connor Goldson during a cinch Premiership match between Ross County and Rangers  at the Global Energy Stadium, on December 23 , 2022, in Dingwall, Scotland (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Rangers reaction: Key quality required, Goldson presence, cringeworthy song

Michael Beale has praised Rangers' character in the face of an injury crisis. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Michael Beale has praised Rangers' character in the face of an injury crisis. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Beale on Rangers challenges: 'I don't know many teams in world that could ...'

Hearts striker Stephen Humphrys is targeting a return from injury in time for the Edinburgh derby against Hibs on January 2.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Hearts striker Stephen Humphrys is targeting a return from injury in time for the Edinburgh derby against Hibs on January 2.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts news: Humphrys timeline, Haring update, 'numerous' transfer targets

Frenchman Antoine Rozner secured his Hero Cup spot after a weekend win in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at Mont Choisy Le Golf. Picture: Carl Fourie/Gallo Images.
Frenchman Antoine Rozner secured his Hero Cup spot after a weekend win in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at Mont Choisy Le Golf. Picture: Carl Fourie/Gallo Images.

Rozner and Mansell complete teams for new Hero Cup

Conor McCarthy scores to make it 3-2 St Mirren during a Betfred Cup quarter final match between St Mirren and Rangers at the SMISA Stadium, on December 16, 2020.
Conor McCarthy scores to make it 3-2 St Mirren during a Betfred Cup quarter final match between St Mirren and Rangers at the SMISA Stadium, on December 16, 2020.

'I probably owe him one': Beale reveals Rangers score he has to settle

Connor Goldson is on the cusp of returning for Rangers.
Connor Goldson is on the cusp of returning for Rangers.

'Most people now realise how good he is': Rangers await return of Goldson

My Fair Lady PIC: Marc Brenner
My Fair Lady PIC: Marc Brenner

Theatre reviews: My Fair Lady | Sinbad The Pantomime

Even winning all three remaining league derbies against Celtic is unlikely to be enough to overhaul the champions in the title race believes new Ibrox manager Michael Beale. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Even winning all three remaining league derbies against Celtic is unlikely to be enough to overhaul the champions in the title race believes new Ibrox manager Michael Beale. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Michael Beale admits Rangers will need help to overcome Celtic in title race

Andy Robinson has stepped down as head coach of Romania ahead of facing Scotland in next year's World Cup. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
Andy Robinson has stepped down as head coach of Romania ahead of facing Scotland in next year's World Cup. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Former Scotland coach Robinson surprisingly quits World Cup opponents Romania

Michael Beale is the new manager of Rangers and says he can't wait to work with a 'strong' squad.
Michael Beale is the new manager of Rangers and says he can't wait to work with a 'strong' squad.

Beale: I will take handbrake off at Rangers

Michael Beale only took over at QPR in June.
Michael Beale only took over at QPR in June.

QPR admit 'blow' in losing Beale to Rangers

Michael Beale is a former coach at Rangers.
Michael Beale is a former coach at Rangers.

Rangers confirm appointment of Beale as new manager

Ewen Ferguson and Bob MacIntyre will both be representing a Great Britain and Ireland side being captained by Tommy Fleetwood in the new Hero Cup. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.
Ewen Ferguson and Bob MacIntyre will both be representing a Great Britain and Ireland side being captained by Tommy Fleetwood in the new Hero Cup. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Ferguson and MacIntyre both picked for new Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi

Michael Beale is expected to take over at Rangers.
Michael Beale is expected to take over at Rangers.

Rangers make official approach to speak to QPR's Beale

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