JASON HOLT is refusing to give up on his Rangers career despite joining Fleetwood Town on loan. The midfielder was allowed to leave Ibrox by new boss Steven Gerrard after being told he wasn’t part of his first-team plans. Jason Holt, left, was signed by Mark Warburton in 2015Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow That alerted ex-Gers teammate Joey Barton, who brought him to Highbury for a crack at League One. But with two years remaining on his contract, Holt isn’t ready to write off his Rangers career just yet. However, should it turn out to be the beginning of the end, the former Hearts star will always look back at his spell in Glasgow with pride. The 25-year-old told the Sunday Mail: “It’s hard leaving Rangers. Because it’s Rangers, it’s worldwide and a massive club. Holt had a heart-to-heart with new boss Steven GerrardGetty Images - Getty “But at the same time you have to look after your career. And I believe this is definitely the right step at this stage. “Hopefully I’m going to be a big part of the team at Fleetwood. “A day or two before I reported back for pre-season at Rangers, I spoke to the new gaffer. We had a face-to-face chat and I was aware he was going to strengthen the squad. ON THE TOWN Ex-Rangers WAG and Miss Scotland shows off her stunning figure as she glams up for Saturday night out “I had to find out if I was going to be a part of it. He told me that I probably wouldn’t play as regularly as I wanted. “So I think it was the right decision to join a club where I’m going to have a big role. Gerrard didn’t shove me out of the door. But it was a decision I felt I just had to make. “I’ll look back on my time at Rangers and know I never let anyone down. Fleetwood boss Joey Barton rates Holt highlyPA:Press Association “I always gave my all every time I played even though it was a difficult time for the club. I think the fans appreciated that. “But my Rangers career isn’t over yet. I’ve still time on my contract – and no one knows what the future might hold for me. “Even through the hard times I loved playing for the club. “The disappointing thing was that after winning the Championship title, we couldn’t win one of the domestic cups. RELATED STORIES TRUE HEROES Rangers face a real test but we met real defenders of Osijek, insists Lomas BIG TALENT Ex-Chelsea star Cole promises Rangers fans they’ll be excited watching Kent ON THE TOWN Ex-Rangers WAG Nicola Mimnagh glams up for Saturday night out MEGAN’S PORN BARON Muggy Megan once dated porn star who ‘dreamt up’ Rangers’ EBT system LIVINGSTON 1 ANNAN 0 Kenny Miller scores his first goal for Livi in Betfred Cup victory ‘GUTTED’ Rangers legend Gazza left in tears after cancelling event mid-way through “Finishing third twice in the Premiership was really disappointing as well. “But if someone had told me at the start of my career that I’d spend three years as a Rangers player – and play in big games like Old Firm derbies and finals – I would have jumped at it. “Not many players get that opportunity. And it might not be the end for me just yet.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
