Our top team don't shirk any of the big issues as a defining summer kicks off
Monday Jury
06:00, 16 Jun 2025
Rangers newly appointed head coach Russell Martin
Rangers newly appointed head coach Russell Martin(Image: PA)
Greg Taylor's future is up in the air with FC Copenhagen the latest club to declare an interest in the Celtic defender. What would be the best move for his career?
Scott McDermott: For what he's done at Celtic, Taylor deserves a move to a top club either in England or abroad. If he goes down south, it should be to a Premier League side - or one with aspirations to reach the top flight. And if he leaves the UK, it's important it's to a club in the Champions or Europa League.
Craig Swan: At this stage of his career, Taylor will want to play regularly and doing so in a quiet environment will be a nice change from the chaos of the Glasgow bowl.
Michael Gannon: Staying at Celtic. The full back will get plenty of action, even with Kieran Tierney back, and he’ll be competing for silverware and in the Champions League. Moving house is a pain in the backside anyway.
Graeme Young: He's one of the most underrated players in recent Scottish history and any team who wants to use his ability as an inverted full-back should be at the top of his list. Don't rule out his next adventure being the start of a continental odyssey.
New Rangers boss Russell Martin
New Rangers boss Russell Martin.
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New Rangers boss Russell Martin has been linked with loads of players as he starts an Ibrox rebuild with Swansea's Harry Darling on the wanted list. What area of the squad needs the most strengthening?
Scott McD: Where do you start? That Rangers squad needs a total overhaul so Martin has a job on his hands. He needs two centre-backs, a full-back, a defensive midfielder, a winger and a striker - and that's just for starters! He'll also have to offload several under-performing players during this window.
Craig: Defence is key. Rangers conceded bad goals at various stages throughout the term and must be tighter.
Michael: Centre back is certainly an issue and they’ll need a couple. But Rangers also need to add pace in the wide areas and another striker to hang their hat on with Cyriel Dessers on the way out. There’s a lot of work to be done and it needs to be done sharpish.
Graeme: An elite central defender must be the target but this team won't be in Martin's vision until a modern sweeper-keeper is sought, if the new boss gets that early it could have a transformative effect.
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Scotland skipper Andy Robertson could be on his way to La Liga with Atletico Madrid in for the Liverpool left-back. Would a move to Spain be good for him or should he look to stay at Anfield?
Scott McD: At 31, Robertson has achieved everything he wanted to at Liverpool and maybe it's time for a fresh challenge. Working with Diego Simeone at Atleti might just give him a new lease of life - which could hopefully benefit Scotland.
Craig : Robertson has nothing left to achieve at Liverpool and a move to Madrid would be superb.
Michael: It would be a shame if Robertson didn’t get a proper farewell at Liverpool after being one of the best signings in their history. At the same time, Atletico is about as attractive a proposition as it gets, as going to a huge club in a superb league must be tempting at this stage of his career.
Graeme: It's the perfect transfer, Diego Simeone will bring out the Scot's inner grit and the Ateli boss is famed for allowing his full-backs to wreak havoc in attack. The Madrid derby against his old pal Trent will be tasty too.
Steven Pressley is unveiled as Dundee's new manager
Dundee boss Steven Pressley's comments about not being a winning gaffer didn't go down well with Dark Blues fans. But what should realistic expectations at Dens Park look like this season?
Scott McD: Staying in the league is the priority. Losing key players like Lyall Cameron and Josh Mulligan is a blow but Dundee have the potential to challenge for the top six - then establish themselves in the top half of the table. If Pressley achieves that, he'll soon win over the punters.
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Craig Swan: Top-six. It's not easy, but it's a proper ambition to have with St Mirren and Kilmarnock getting in there recently.
Michael: You’ve got to admire Pressley’s straight talking and blunt honesty but he has hit work cut out winning over the punters. Dundee’s aims should be the same as about half the Premiership – stay out of bother and try to sneak into the top six. Europe and runs in the cups would be a major success.
Graeme: The new Dundee boss is one of the game's good guys but it is an appointment which feels fraught with danger. An early wobble and Pressley's honest remarks will be used against him. A clear vision and fewer relegation fears should be viewed as a success this season.