Rangers told to consider David Weir return in 'incredible' admission

Rangers are on the lookout for a replacement for Dan Purdy.

In a move that came as little surprise, it was announced that Purdy is to leave his position at technical director at Ibrox.

Purdy lasts just 15 months in the role, and came under fire for Rangers' approach to recruitment during the transfer window.

The Gers brought in 14 new players, which followed on from a busy summer 12 months ago.

Purdy joined Rangers shortly after Kevin Thelwell was appointed sporting director, but he and chairman Kevin Stewart left their roles last November.

Now, former Rangers player and assistant manager David Weir has been touted as an option for a new backroom role at Ibrox.

Rangers told to make ambitious David Weir appointment

Weir spent the final five years of his lengthy playing career at Ibrox, winning eight major honours including three Scottish Premiership titles.

He was also part of the side that finished as runners-up in the UEFA Cup in the 2007-08 season.

Weir later turned his hand to coaching, originally working with former club Everton before a failed spell as Sheffield United manager.

Mark Warburton would later bring him back to Ibrox as his assistant manager, with the two having worked together at Brentford as well.

Since then, Weir had a successful spell in the technical department at Brighton, rising from pathway development manager to technical director until he left in 2025.

Weir now has the sporting director role at Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, the sister club to Premier League outfit Chelsea.

A caller on the Go Football Radio Show suggest Rangers should look to bring Weir in as Purdy's replacement.

Former Rangers striker Kevin Kyle said the club have to make sure they get the right appointment regardless of allegiances.

But he did talk up Weir's "incredible" achievements in the game, and thinks he could be a good fit in theory.

"Davey Weir was a great guy. Any name connected to Rangers in any way can only be a good thing.

"But, ultimately, names and connections sound great, but the reality is Ranger have to bring in the person that's going to bring in the players that's going to challenge them to win titles.

"And it's not always the case that an ex-Rangers person or a ex-Rangers player is the right person. Davey Weir knows his stuff, absolutely man, the experience he's accumulated over the years is incredible and he's done all the hard yards to get into the position he's done at Strasbourg.

"So, there'll be a conversation had, I imagine that every single name will be put on the table and I would like to think there will be a vigorous process.

"There's no rush now, they'll have the time to bring somebody in. they don't want to take too long because there's the January transfer window soon and if Rangers are in the mix they'll probably want to strengthen again, so you can't leave it too long."

Time for Rangers to get it right

Recruitment and player trading has been a real issue for a number of years now at Rangers.

What has to stop happening is the large turnovers of playing squads, because there has to be some stability at some point.

Purdy was part of a technical team that just never really clicked into gear at Ibrox, and Rangers are having to make moves to address several wrongs.

Weir would certainly know what is required of a Rangers player, so that fits the bill from that sense.

But he has a great role at Strasbourg and it would have to be some sell from Rangers to get him back to Govan.