Rangers Captain Decision Made as McInnes Picks from Five Candidates

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has confirmed that he has made his mind up on who will be the new captain of the team. The Ibrox club are on the look out for a new captain following James Tavernier’s departure.

Why it Matters for Rangers

The decision on who will be the new captain is a significant one for Rangers, as it will have a big impact on the team's dynamics and morale. McInnes has been testing out different players for the armband this summer, and it seems that he has finally made his decision.

What Comes Next?

The new captain will be announced this week, and it will be interesting to see who McInnes chooses. The current candidates include Ross McCrorie, Dan Neil, Lawrence Shankland, and Ben Godfrey. McInnes has been impressed with the way these players have taken on the responsibility of wearing the armband, and it will be a tough decision for him to make.

With Rangers currently sitting 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race, the team will be looking to their new captain to provide leadership and inspiration on the pitch. The new captain will have a big role to play in helping the team to achieve their goals and win the title.

Current Form

Rangers are currently on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 5-2 win over Falkirk. They are looking to continue their good form and push on in the title race.

Next Fixture

Rangers' next fixture is against Heart Of Midlothian, who are currently sitting at the top of the table. This will be a tough test for the team, but they will be looking to come out on top and continue their push for the title.

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games, recent form WLLLL. Goals this season: 66 scored, 31 conceded (+35 goal difference). Title race: 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Last result: Falkirk 2-5 Rangers (2026-05-16). Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Heart Of Midlothian (away, 2026-10-28) (1st in the table).