Zebedee Lawson's Rangers loan exit is different to Aiden McCallion and Lewis Stewart - here's why
Zebedee Lawson is the latest young talent to join Queen's Park on loan from Rangers.
The 17-year-old arrived at the Gers' youth academy from Brighton back in September 2025.
The exciting winger even made a couple of appearances for Rangers' first team last campagn.
Lawson came off the bench in the Scottish Cup tie against Annan Athletic, and again on the final day of the Scottish Premiership campaign against Falkirk.
Now, though, Lawson will continue his development in the Scottish Championship next season, but his loan is different to two of his team-mates'.
What is different about Zebedee Lawson's loan exit from Rangers?
Ibrox News has previously covered how Rangers have an agreement in place with Queen's Park to send development talent to the Championship outfit.
The Gers previously had a similar agreement in place with Raith Rovers, but opted to end that relationship and linked up with Queen's Park.
Rangers have already sent Aiden McCallion and Lewis Stewart to Queen's Park as part of the co-operation agreement.
However, Joshua Barrie explained for the Rangers Review that Lawson's move is a little different to that of McCallion and Stewart.
Barrie explained that because Lawson is not a Scottish youth international, he cannot move as part of the SFA's co-operation loan scheme.
As such, he moves to Lesser Hampden on a straight loan rather than as part of the link-up between the teams.
A similar situation occurred last season when Paul Nsio joined Raith on a straight loan rather than as part of the co-operation agreement.
Rangers link up makes perfect sense
The link up Rangers have with Queen's Park could end up being hugely beneficial.
Kyle Glasgow and Max Cameron have joined Alloa on co-op loans, with Aiden Crilly set to do the same.
It gives Rangers youngsters the chance to get first-team exposure to competitive football, rather than featuring in the relative safety bubble of academy football.
The hope, obviously, is that all the players who continue their footballing education away from Ibrox come back more rounded footballers, and toughened up from playing competitive fixtures.
For that reason alone, these co-operation agreements make perfect sense for Rangers, manager Derek McInnes, and the youngsters they are sending out on loan.