Another season beckons at Rangers and Philippe Clement will have his eyes fixed on clinching more silverware.
The Belgian arrived at Ibrox last November with the club already playing catch up on the domestic front and having failed to reach the Champions League group stages after a dismal start to the campaign under Michael Beale. The early signs were positive with Clement taking over the reigns as the Light Blues hauled themselves back into the title race with Celtic and safely stored the League Cup away in club’s trophy cabinet.
However, an almighty end-of-season collapse saw them concede league silverware to their arch rivals from a winning position before an agonising Scottish Cup final defeat to Brendan Rodgers’ Hoops at Hampden in May.
Progress in Europe is being sought once again by Rangers this term and more transfer activity is still craved by supporters. Pre-season performances have been poor overall and now a tricky curtain-raiser against Hearts at Tynecastle lies in wait.
Looking at nine different categories, we take a closer look at how Rangers will get on this season across the domestic fronts and in Europe. We also look at the individuals who could hit high heights for the Govan outfit this season ahead of another busy run of matches.
5. Best signing - Oscar Cortes
A hard one to pick given their will be more transfer activity to follow, but our vote goes to the winger who has returned for a second loan spell with Rangers having an obligation to buy the Colombian next summer. Injuries hampered his progress last term but it's now time for him kick on and we expect Gers fans will start to see the best of him this season. Photo: Luke Nickerson/Rangers FC/Shutterstock
6. Most improved player - Ridvan Yilmaz
Perhaps not a name many punters would select for this category, but the Turkish international has yet to live up to his true potential at Ibrox after a stop-start time with injury. Now fighting fit and relishing fresh competition for the left-back spot from new signing Jefte, we think Ridvan will finally nail down his place in the XI and develop more aspects of his game. | SNS Group
7. Premier Sports Cup - semi-final
A competition Rangers have won a record 28 times in their history and the reigning holders are sure to give another good defence of the trophy but they'll come up short by losing an Old Firm last-four tie. | Getty Images
8. Scottish Cup - winners
Given the current shape of Clement's squad, Rangers could get stronger as the season progresses. It's for that reason we think the Scottish Cup could head back to Ibrox for the first time since season 2021/22. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SFA