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Derek McInnes to name new Rangers captain this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Derek McInnes to name new Rangers captain this week
Summary

Derek McInnes plans to announce the successor to James Tavernier as Rangers captain this week. Lawrence Shankland, Ross McCrorie, Dan Neil, and Ben Godfrey have all worn the armband during pre-season, with Dujon Sterling also considered after Sunday's goalless draw with West Ham United. McInnes expressed confidence in the leadership capabilities of several players but wants to observe them further before finalizing his decision ahead of the season opener against Dundee United.

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  • •Derek McInnes is finalizing Rangers' new captain this week.
  • •James Tavernier recently departed from the captaincy.
  • •Lawrence Shankland, Dujon Sterling, and others are candidates.
  • •Rangers face Dundee United in the season opener on Friday.
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  • 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes to reveal new Rangers captain this week
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Derek McInnes has made up his mind who will be the successor to the departed James Tavernier as Rangers captain - but the manager has yet to tell anyone. Lawrence Shankland, who was McInnes' choice at Hearts, plus fellow new signings Ross McCrorie, Dan Neil and Ben Godfrey had all tried the armband on for size during pre-season before Dujon Sterling became the latest candidate in Sunday's goalless draw with West Ham United.

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