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The Gerrard meeting that sold me on Rangers despite scepticism of move to Scotland

I had no intention of going to Scotland but Gerrard convinced me to sign for Rangers

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 7:15 AM
The Gerrard meeting that sold me on Rangers despite scepticism of move to Scotland
Key Things to Know
  • Connor Goldson joined Rangers on a free transfer from Brighton in 2018 following a meeting with Steven Gerrard.
  • Goldson initially had no intention of leaving the English Premier League to play in Scotland.
  • Gerrard drove directly to Brighton to meet Goldson and his heavily pregnant wife.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Connor Goldson has revealed that a face-to-face meeting with former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard convinced him to sign for the Scottish club in 2018. Despite initial skepticism about leaving the English Premier League, Goldson agreed to a free transfer from Brighton after Gerrard personally traveled to meet him.

Speaking on Open Goal, Goldson explained that Gerrard offered to drive directly to Brighton upon learning that Goldson's wife was heavily pregnant. Gerrard promised to build the back line around him, which quickly convinced both Goldson and his wife to commit to the move.

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