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The ‘Shearer celebration’ that showed Lewis Ferguson his Scotland team mate was back

The "Shearer celebration" that showed Lewis Ferguson his Scotland midfield partner Billy Gilmour was back in business after his World Cup heartache.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 6:09 AM
The ‘Shearer celebration’ that showed Lewis Ferguson his Scotland team mate was back
Key Things to Know
  • Lewis Ferguson confirmed his long-term ambition remains to play for boyhood club Rangers in the future.
  • A summer transfer to Rangers did not materialize, leaving Ferguson under contract at Bologna through 2028.
  • Ferguson spoke ahead of Scotland's Nations League match against Switzerland at Hampden.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson has reiterated his childhood dream of playing for Rangers in the future, despite a proposed move to Ibrox failing to materialize over the summer. Speaking ahead of Scotland's Nations League clash with Switzerland at Hampden, Ferguson acknowledged finding the prospect of playing under manager Derek McInnes intriguing following his appearance at the World Cup in June.

The 27-year-old midfielder remains under contract with Italian club Bologna through 2028, where he currently works under new manager Raffaele Palladino. Although Ferguson confirmed he considered his options during the off-season, he emphasized his happiness in Italy and stated he remains committed to continuing his journey with Bologna.

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