The talk around “getting rid” of players always flares up when results or performances dip, but I’m not convinced Rangers are anywhere near a fire sale. If anything, Danny Röhl’s usage points to a clearer core group, with a handful on the edges who might move only if it suits everyone.
Looking at who’s actually playing regularly, it’s a pretty settled picture: Butland, Tav, Sterling (now fit again), Djiga, Fernandez, Souttar, Meghoma, Barron, Raskin, Dio, Gassama, Moore, Chermiti and Miovski. Cornelius was in that bracket before injury as well. You can argue about form, but the manager’s selection habits tell you plenty about what he sees as his base.
Minutes matter more than noise
Plenty others will get minutes here and there, but not enough to feel genuinely central. And when a manager talks about “moving players on”, it’s usually aimed at that fringe group rather than the lads he’s building the team around. That’s normal squad management, not a panic button.
It also depends on offers. Rangers aren’t in the business of turning down sensible money for someone who isn’t playing, but equally you don’t weaken yourself mid-season just to look busy. There’s a balance between being ruthless and being reckless.
End-of-season is where the churn really comes
A big part of the change is already baked into the calendar. Four of the names mentioned are loans, and loans end. That’s a chunk of turnover without Rangers even lifting a finger in the window. The ideal scenario is having decisions lined up early, whether that’s buying, replacing, or at least knowing where you stand.
Then you’ve got contracts. Tav and Souttar being out of contract is a major factor, and if talks are ongoing with Souttar it suggests there’s at least an appetite to keep him, if the numbers work for both sides. Again, that’s summer business, not necessarily a January clear-out.
Experience, mentality, and being realistic
Where I do agree with the general direction is this: Rangers probably need 2–3 experienced players in key positions. Not for the sake of age, but for calm heads, standards, and doing the right thing in the tough moments that decide domestic games.
In the past, Rangers could bring in experienced internationals and surround Scottish players with leaders they already respected. The truth is we’re not shopping at that level right now, so the recruitment has to be smarter: pick players to develop, and make sure the dressing room doesn’t lose its edge while you do it.
So no, it doesn’t feel like “rid now”. Some of the so-called expendables will still have a career at Rangers. The change is coming, but it looks more like planned evolution than a bonfire.
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