Lawrence Shankland named new captain of Rangers
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Lawrence Shankland has been appointed as the captain of Rangers, just two months after joining the club from Hearts. The 30-year-old striker succeeds James Tavernier, who had a significant impact at Rangers over 11 years, leading them to various domestic and European successes. Shankland has a strong scoring record from his time at Hearts, netting 88 goals in 171 appearances. Rangers are set to begin their league campaign against Dundee United on July 31.
- •Shankland has played just two months for Rangers.
- •He previously captained Hearts before his transfer.
- •Tavernier previously led Rangers to several titles.
- •Rangers' first match of the season is against Dundee United.
- •Match scheduled for July 31 at Tannadice Park.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Why McInnes chose Shankland as Rangers skipper
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain
- 1:13 PMBBC Sport — Scotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain
"Head coach Derek McInnes insists Lawrence Shankland understands the expectations of Rangers after being named captain. The 30-year-old striker succeeds departed right-back James Tavernier, who McInnes felt was treated "unfairly" during parts of his captaincy. With that in mind, McInnes has urged the entire Rangers team to "share the load" of responsibility.
"Lawrence Shankland is named the new captain of Rangers, just two months after joining the club from Hearts.
"Lawrence Shankland is named the new captain of Rangers, just two months after joining the club from Hearts.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:41 PMWhy McInnes chose Shankland as Rangers skipper
Head coach Derek McInnes insists Lawrence Shankland understands the expectations of Rangers after being named captain. The 30-year-old striker succeeds departed right-back James Tavernier, who McInnes felt was treated "unfairly" during parts of his captaincy. With that in mind, McInnes has urged the entire Rangers team to "share the load" of responsibility.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:17 PMScotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain
Lawrence Shankland is named the new captain of Rangers, just two months after joining the club from Hearts.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 1:13 PMScotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain
Lawrence Shankland is named the new captain of Rangers, just two months after joining the club from Hearts.
- Sky Sports—Shankland on 'huge honour' of being new Rangers captain
Lawrence Shankland described as a "huge honour" his confirmation as the new captain of Rangers.
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