Gerrard has 'nothing but respect' for McInnes - gossip

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Former Rangers boss on his admiration for current Ibrox manager as midfield duo are back to shine for the Ibrox side...Steven Gerrard insists he would love Rangers to be so successful under Derek McInnes that they might not need to ask him to return as manager in the future. (Open Goal via The Herald - subscription required, external)The midfield partnership of Dan Neil and Nico Raskin can power Rangers to a Premiership title push, says former Ibrox star Charlie Adam.

(Daily Record - subscription required, external)Rangers striker Lawrence Shankland is progressing well as he recovers from a hamstring injury and is on track for a January return. (Football Insider, external)Steven Gerrard says James Tavernier was not a "natural leader in terms of voice" but chose the full-back as his Rangers captain because he would be a "technical leader in terms of assists and goals".

(Press & Journal - subscription required, external)St Johnstone are to monitor the centre-back free agent market in the wake of Zach Mitchell's season-ending injury. (The Courier - subscription required, external)