{"id":10053,"date":"2026-06-14T12:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T12:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=10053"},"modified":"2026-06-14T12:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T12:11:23","slug":"touch-down-rangers-fc-and-the-entire-scottish-football-world-stunned-as-head-coach-russell-martin-appoints-and-announces-midfielder-james-tavernier-as-the-clubs-new-captain-set-to-take-over-leader-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/14\/touch-down-rangers-fc-and-the-entire-scottish-football-world-stunned-as-head-coach-russell-martin-appoints-and-announces-midfielder-james-tavernier-as-the-clubs-new-captain-set-to-take-over-leader-2\/","title":{"rendered":"TOUCH DOWN: Rangers FC and the entire Scottish football world stunned as head coach Russell Martin appoints and announces midfielder James Tavernier as the club&#8217;s new captain, set to take over leadership duties from his predecessor in a bold new era at Ibrox Stadium&#8230;see more:"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10054\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260614-WA00003-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260614-WA00003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260614-WA00003-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260614-WA00003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260614-WA00003.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In a dramatic shake-up at Ibrox Stadium, Rangers FC have reportedly entered a new leadership era after head coach Russell Martin confirmed midfielder James Tavernier as the club\u2019s new captain.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement has sent shockwaves through Scottish football, marking a significant shift in the team\u2019s dressing-room hierarchy and signalling a fresh strategic direction under Martin\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Tavernier, long regarded as one of the most influential figures at Rangers, steps into the armband with immediate effect, taking over from his predecessor as the club looks to rebuild identity, discipline, and ambition heading into a pivotal phase of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after confirming the decision, Russell Martin described the move as part of a \u201cbold new era\u201d at Ibrox, emphasizing leadership, accountability, and experience as key pillars for the squad\u2019s future direction. 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