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Connor Barron faces nightmare Rangers loan as midfielder frozen out by Middlesbrough after boss ‘chat’

The Scotland cap has still not made an appearance for his new club following a deadline day switch

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 11:47 AM

Key Things to Know

Connor Barron joined Middlesbrough on a deadline day loan deal from Rangers.
The 24-year-old midfielder has yet to make his debut for the English Championship club.
Barron was left out of the squad entirely for recent matches against Norwich City and Millwall.

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Scotland midfielder Connor Barron is yet to make his debut for Middlesbrough after joining the English Championship club on a deadline day loan from Rangers. The 24-year-old was allowed to leave Ibrox by manager Derek McInnes to find regular game time but has since been left out of Middlesbrough's recent matchday squads.

Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg explained that Barron's absence is due to intense squad competition and his late arrival. Hellberg praised the midfielder's training attitude alongside fellow summer signing Rokas Pukstas, stating that Barron will receive opportunities to play as the season progresses.

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Connor Barron faces nightmare Rangers loan as midfielder frozen out by Middlesbrough after boss ‘chat’

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