Ross McCrorie Returns to Rangers from Bristol City, Reunites with Manager McInnes
Scottish defender Ross McCrorie has returned to Rangers from English Championship side Bristol City for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract with an optional fourth year. The 28-year-old, a Rangers academy product and fan, cited manager Derek McInnes, his former Aberdeen coach, as the key factor in turning down English offers. McCrorie aims to help Rangers end a trophy drought and close the gap on rivals Celtic.
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Derek McInnes key to Ross McCrorie's Rangers return
Ross McCrorie has returned to Rangers, citing manager Derek McInnes as the primary reason for his decision. The 28-year-old defender turned down offers to stay in England to reunite with McInnes, under whom he played at Aberdeen for three seasons. McCrorie, who first joined Rangers as a nine-year-old and made over 50 appearances before moving to Aberdeen in 2020, describes McInnes as a 'great man-manager' and 'real leader' who instills an 'us against the world mentality.' He believes McInnes has the qualities to succeed at Rangers and stresses the need for a 'ruthless edge' and unity in the dressing room. Rangers have been active in the transfer window, also signing Ben Godfrey, Ivor Pandur, Lawrence Shankland, and Dan Neil, as they aim to improve on last season's second-place finish and close the gap on Celtic.
BBC SportDerek McInnes key factor in Ross McCrorie's Rangers return
Ross McCrorie has returned to Rangers after six years, citing manager Derek McInnes as the primary reason for turning down offers to stay in England. The 28-year-old defender previously played under McInnes at Aberdeen for three seasons, where he made 115 appearances and captained the side. McCrorie praised McInnes as a 'great man-manager' and 'real leader' who instills an 'us against the world mentality.' He acknowledged Rangers' recent trophy drought—only three trophies in six years—and emphasized the need for higher standards, a ruthless edge, and team unity. McCrorie joins new signings Ben Godfrey, Ivor Pandur, Lawrence Shankland, and Dan Neil as Rangers aim to close the gap on Celtic, who pipped McInnes' former club Hearts to the title on the final day last season.
BBC SportRoss McCrorie returns to Rangers from Bristol City
Scottish defender Ross McCrorie has returned to Rangers from Bristol City, reuniting with manager Derek McInnes in a deal worth an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old signed a three-year contract with an optional fourth year. McCrorie, a boyhood Rangers fan, debuted for the club in 2017 and spent three seasons at Aberdeen under McInnes before moving to Bristol City in 2023. He made 89 appearances for the Championship side and earned two Scotland caps, including selection for Euro 2024. McCrorie inherits the number two jersey formerly worn by long-serving captain James Tavernier. The move marks McInnes's first signing since joining Rangers from Hearts.
BBC SportRoss McCrorie Returns to Rangers from Bristol City
Ross McCrorie has returned to Rangers from Bristol City after the English Championship side accepted an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club. The 28-year-old versatile defender, who can play across the defense and in midfield, has signed a three-year deal with an option for a further 12 months. McCrorie began his career in the Rangers academy, made his debut in 2017, and played over 50 games before a three-season stint at Aberdeen under manager Derek McInnes. He moved to Bristol City in 2023 for a reported £2m fee and made 89 appearances, including 41 last season. McCrorie, capped twice for Scotland and part of the Euro 2024 squad, expressed it is a 'dream come true' to return to the club he supports and to win trophies. Manager McInnes praised his development, experience, and determination.
BBC SportRoss McCrorie Returns to Rangers from Bristol City in Reunion with Manager Derek McInnes
Ross McCrorie has returned to Rangers from Bristol City after the Championship club accepted an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox side. The 28-year-old Scotland international defender has signed a three-year deal with an option for an additional year, reuniting with manager Derek McInnes, who previously coached him at Aberdeen. McCrorie, a Rangers academy product who made over 50 appearances in his first spell, expressed his delight at returning to the club he supports. He has been given the number two jersey left by long-serving captain James Tavernier, who recently departed after 11 years. McCrorie made 89 appearances for Bristol City since moving for £2m in 2023. McInnes called McCrorie his first signing as Rangers boss and praised his development, experience, and determination to bring success back to the club. McCrorie joins fellow Scotland international Lawrence Shankland at Rangers this summer.
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