A KEY Rangers backroom staff figure has left the club after just over a year in the job.
Several changes have been going on behind the scenes at Ibrox for some time now – and of course, Philippe Clement was sacked and replaced with Barry Ferguson just last month.
Creag Robertson departed as head of football operations in October last year and before the summer academy director Zeb Jacobs left for Feyenoord.
And it took the Ibrox club six months to replace former chief executive James Bisgrove, with Patrick Stewart appointed in November.
In another shake-up, the club’s head of academy football has quit.
Zurab Amirian joined Gers as part of the overhaul under Clement, initially reporting to Jacobs before his departure left that role vacant.
Amirian was head of technical development at OH Leuven in Belgium before his arrival in Glasgow.
He was the lead coach across all age groups, working at the different levels within the academy and was also responsible for the development of his fellow youth coaches and for implementing how the academy teams would play.
Amirian announced his departure on LinkedIn, writing: “The end of an incredible journey as Head of Academy Football at Rangers, a true rollercoaster of growth, challenges, and unforgettable moments.
“From day one, I was surrounded by great people in a beautiful club, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the academy.
“This experience has developed me both professionally and personally, pushing me to learn, adapt, and evolve.
“As one chapter closes, new opportunities arise, and I’m excited for what’s next.
“Growth happens outside the comfort zone, and I’m looking forward to embracing the challenges ahead with the same passion and dedication.
”A heartfelt thank you to everyone who was part of this journey. See you on the next one.”
Meanwhile, ex-Rangers winger Ryan Kent is believed to be on the verge of a return to football – after five MONTHS without a club.
Kent, 28, left Gers in 2023 and joined Fenerbahce in Turkey but things didn’t work out.
He was released after making only 18 appearances in just over a year, very few of them starts, but could soon be announced as a new signing by MLS club Seattle Sounders.
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