Former Rangers transfer target retires with emotional post as ex-Ibrox man returns to football

Former England defender Conor Coady has officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 following an emotional post on social media. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain had previously been a summer transfer target for Rangers in 2025 before joining Wrexham, and finishes his playing career after making 503 senior club appearances and winning 10 international caps for England.

In related news involving former Rangers personnel, midfielder Greg Docherty has secured a return to football by signing a free transfer deal with English Championship club Preston North End until the end of the season. Preston manager Graham Alexander praised Docherty's leadership and fitness after the 30-year-old spent two weeks training with the squad following his departure from Charlton.