Scottish Premiership

RANGERS have confirmed the FIVE players who are all on their way out of Ibrox this summer. It sees the Light Blues say goodbye to a group of stars who have notched up 747 first team appearances for the club between them. Philippe Clement has a huge rebuild on his hands this summerCredit: GettyJohn Lundstram and Borna Barisic will both leave the clubCredit: Willie VassKemar Roofe will also departCredit: PAUnsurprisingly, John Lundstram and Borna Barisic are two of the players who have departed after running down their contracts in Govan. But they could still reunite with one another next season as they’ve both been heavily linked with a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor in recent months. Elsewhere, Kemar Roofe – who made 102 appearances for the Gers – will also leave the club following the announcement this morning. The Jamaica international, 31, spent four injury-ridden years at Ibrox but has finally called it a day in Glasgow, with his last outing in a Gers shirt coming in a short cameo against Dundee earlier this month. They will be joined by Scotland stars Ryan Jack and Jon McLaughlin who will both also move on with their careers this summer. Jack, 32, spent seven years in Govan following his move from Aberdeen in 2017. The midfielder played a key role in the Gers first team for several years but only made five starts this season after struggling with his fitness for the most part of the campaign. His lack of recent appearances didn’t prevent him from earning a stunning Scotland recall from Steve Clarke though as he was a surprise inclusion in the manager’s provisional squad for Euro 2024. Most read in FootballJack has been training with his Tartan Army pals ahead of the friendly double header against Gibraltar and Finland next week, but he won’t be back with his Gers team-mates at Auchenhowie next season. Rangers released a statement confirming the exits and thanked the five players for their services. Rangers hero Nacho Novo announces boxing career change and exact date of first fight in the Hydro It read: “With a combined 23 seasons at the club, all five players have represented Rangers with commitment and dedication over a number of years.”They were all part of the squad that guided Rangers to the UEFA Europa League final in Seville, with Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack and Kemar Roofe lifting the league title with the club in 2020/21.”All five leave as Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup winners with Rangers in recent years.”Everyone at Ibrox and Rangers’ Training Centre thank the departing players for their time at the club and wish them all the very best for their future careers.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

NINTH tier outfit Glasgow United offered shamed former Scotland international star David Goodwillie a chance to play football 12 months ago.That was in the middle of a storm which saw fans and backers of Raith Rovers revolt against their side’s decision to snap him up in his high-profile move to the Kirkcaldy club in January 2022David Goodwillie has been prolific in the colours of Glasgow UnitedCredit: SNSDavid Goodwillie played for ScotlandCredit: PA:Empics SportHis contract was eventually ripped up with Goodwillie having never appeared for the club – with a loan return to his former club Clyde was also scrapped after another backlash.Goodwillie was ruled in a 2017 civil case to have raped Denise Clair, 36 – six years after the Crown Office said there was insufficient evidence to put him on trial.He was ordered to pay £100,000 in damages by a judge over the incident in West Lothian six years previously, The ex-Scotland international was told his alleged victim’s lawyers have asked prosecutors to re-examine the case, with Goodwillie welcoming the fresh bid for him to be put on trial for rape.But as for his football, the club which sits mid-table in the West of Scotland Football League third tier are more than happy with a debut season which saw the prolific striker net no fewer than FORTY SIX goals. And they’ve agreed a deal which will see him continue at the club next season.They wrote on X/Twitter: “The club are pleased to announce after scoring an impressive 46 goals in his debut season at the club, David Goodwillie will continue to wear the colours of Glasgow Utd next season.”Glasgow United play at Greenfield Park, despite council chiefs warning that they were ready to punt the team from its hub in the Shettleston area, after they said the rapist footballer “deserves a chance”.Most read in FootballGlasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken previously she was ready to sever ties if a the team continues to pursue the former Scotland cap.She told The Scottish Sun:  “David Goodwillie has been found, in court, to be a rapist.“However, in more than 12 years, he has never once shown any kind of contrition or remorse.“Any club that signs him is making a very clear statement about its attitude to the safety of women and girls – both in sport and in its community.“It would be an outrageous decision, wholly at odds with how community facilities like Greenfield should be run.“I’ve asked officers to look at the council’s agreement with Glasgow United and made it clear that I’m ready for the city to walk away.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page  More

FOOTBALL is a passionate game – particularly in the heat of the Old Firm battle with the league title on the line. And players and staff of Celtic and Rangers wore their hearts on their sleeves this afternoon in the course of what was a dramatic afternoon in the Premiership title race. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers gestures on the touchlineCredit: PARangers Manager Philippe Clement watches on as Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers and Alex Rae exchenge wordsCredit: SNSWhile all parties exchanged handshakes at the final whistle as you would expect, the two technical areas are metres apart and it didn’t appear that they saw eye to eye on absolutely everything.And while it wasn’t spotted during the live TV coverage, a still picture taken during the second half captured Rangers coach Alex Rae and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers exchanging words, while Philippe Clement kept a watchful eye on the situation. There were a number of controversial decisions during the match – with referee Willie Collum sticking with his on-field decision to award the Hoops a penalty which Jack Butland subsequently saved.Hoops No 2 John Kennedy was also in attendance, and fourth official Don Robertson didn’t seem too concerned about anything that was going on.There was an interesting build-up between the two camps after Rodgers said that he planned to have a “bit of fun” in the match. After the 3-0 win against Hearts he said: “Take nothing for granted, keep our composure, we have a lot of work to do in the week, get our plan ready.”And then next Saturday we can have a bit of fun.”But his opposite number Clement was none too happy about the comment, saying: “That it is something that I would never say about an opponent. But okay, we will see.Most read in Football“It’s not really respectful towards my team. That is what I think. So I will never say things like that about an opponent.”Rodgers then said that the reaction was “totally without merit”, adding that the matches with Rangers were a bit part of why he returned to the club for a second time.Moment Celtic ultras unveil striking banner before Rangers clash declaring ‘we will be your strength’ Rodgers said: “I think anyone who was at my press conference would have sensed the way it was said.”Obviously the reaction to that is totally without merit and has no context whatsoever.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More