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Verdict: McInnes may already have his future Rangers captain in mind, he has all the attributes

Derek McInnes could soon find an alternative to Lawrence Shankland as Rangers captain. The Scotland international came in on a free transfer in the summer and w

By Max Wilkins · Ibrox News

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 4:10 PM

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Ibrox News argues Emmanuel Fernandez could emerge as a future Rangers captain under Derek McInnes.
Lawrence Shankland received the armband after arriving on a summer free transfer to replace James Tavernier.
Dan Neil, Dujon Sterling, Tuur Rommens, and Nico Raskin were reportedly considered for captaincy roles previously.

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Ibrox News argues that Rangers manager Derek McInnes could eventually look to defender Emmanuel Fernandez as a future club captain. While summer free transfer signing Lawrence Shankland was handed the armband to replace James Tavernier, writer Max Wilkins suggests the striker is not a long-term captaincy solution at Ibrox.

The article notes that Dan Neil, Dujon Sterling, Tuur Rommens, and Nico Raskin were previously considered for leadership roles. However, comments from Chris Jack indicate Fernandez is viewed as a developing leader, though Wilkins states the defender must eliminate mistakes and gain consistency before earning the role.

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Verdict: McInnes may already have his future Rangers captain in mind, he has all the attributes

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