{"id":23285,"date":"2026-09-20T20:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T20:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=23285"},"modified":"2026-09-20T20:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T20:49:37","slug":"devastating-update-rangers-football-club-star-nicolas-raskin-has-been-officially-appointed-and-made-the-new-team-captain-over-lawrence-shankland-how-ever-lawrence-shankland-react-in-shock-crushing-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/09\/20\/devastating-update-rangers-football-club-star-nicolas-raskin-has-been-officially-appointed-and-made-the-new-team-captain-over-lawrence-shankland-how-ever-lawrence-shankland-react-in-shock-crushing-t\/","title":{"rendered":"DEVASTATING UPDATE: Rangers Football Club star Nicolas Raskin has been officially appointed and made the new team captain over Lawrence Shankland, how ever Lawrence Shankland react in shock crushing to sunden decision and sent a resignation letter requesting for privacy from&#8230;.READ 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-23286\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CF44509A-AEC8-4F74-AA31-F1A893A014FA-300x197.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CF44509A-AEC8-4F74-AA31-F1A893A014FA-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CF44509A-AEC8-4F74-AA31-F1A893A014FA-1024x672.png 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CF44509A-AEC8-4F74-AA31-F1A893A014FA-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CF44509A-AEC8-4F74-AA31-F1A893A014FA-1536x1008.png 1536w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CF44509A-AEC8-4F74-AA31-F1A893A014FA.png 1548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nA dramatic scenario has emerged at Rangers Football Club, imagining a surprise decision that would see Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin appointed as the club\u2019s new captain ahead of Lawrence Shankland.<\/p>\n<p>In this storyline, the unexpected leadership change sends shockwaves through the Rangers dressing room, with supporters left wondering how the decision could affect the squad\u2019s atmosphere and leadership structure.<\/p>\n<p>Raskin, who has previously worn the captain\u2019s armband in the absence of other senior leaders, would be handed one of the biggest responsibilities at the club. His performances and commitment to Rangers have already earned appreciation from supporters, making the fictional appointment a major talking point.<\/p>\n<p>The storyline then focuses on Shankland, who is portrayed as being deeply surprised by the hypothetical decision. After arriving at Rangers as a boyhood supporter and being officially named first-team captain for the 2026\/27 season, the fictional change would represent a dramatic turn in his Rangers journey.<\/p>\n<p>In the fictional scenario, Shankland privately informs the club that he needs time to consider his position and requests privacy while discussions take place. However, there is no verified evidence that he has actually submitted a resignation letter or asked to leave the club.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, Rangers announced Shankland as their men\u2019s first-team captain ahead of the 2026\/27 campaign, succeeding James Tavernier. 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