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Andy Halliday disagrees with Rangers fan over star who’s worth more than £15m

Andy Halliday disagrees with Rangers fans who want John Souttar to start ahead of Emmanuel Fernandez. After a difficult start to the season, the Nigeria interna

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 5:10 PM
Andy Halliday disagrees with Rangers fan over star who’s worth more than £15m
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Halliday defended Emmanuel Fernandez on radio, arguing he could make Rangers over £15m compared to John Souttar.
  • Halliday rejected a caller's claim that Souttar should take Fernandez's starting spot in the lineup.
  • West Ham United reportedly targeted the 24-year-old defender during the summer transfer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Andy Halliday has rejected a Rangers supporter's suggestion on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard that John Souttar should replace Emmanuel Fernandez in the starting lineup. Halliday argued that Fernandez possesses immense potential, stating that while Souttar might make the club £1m, Fernandez could eventually fetch over £15m in the transfer market.

Ibrox News highlights that Fernandez has established a strong defensive partnership with Olwethu Makhanya under Derek McInnes. The report also notes that the 24-year-old center-back previously attracted summer interest from Premier League club West Ham United.

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