The Rangers stick or twist report card to avoid another year in Celtic shadow as 11 names under threat - Scott Arfield

So Kevin Thelwell is the man Rangers have appointed to oversee this summer’s rebuild.

The Everton sporting director has been lured north of the border for a similar job as the Ibrox club’s new American owners get set to make their mark.

It’s been clear to me for a few weeks now that Barry Ferguson has been limited to working with a small group of players who he can really trust.

The rest of the Rangers squad are simply not up to the manager’s required standard.

It’s Thelwell’s job now to move those men on and unearth the fresh recruits who can begin the process of dragging Rangers back to the top of Scottish football.

So here are the players I believe can still play a part next season - and those I think might need to be moved on for my old side to avoid another year in Celtic’s shadows.

JACK BUTLAND - I know the big man’s had a difficult year but he was outstanding in his first season at Ibrox. He’ll know now that he has a genuine challenger for his No1 jersey given the way Liam Kelly has performed since getting his chance. I expect to see a big reaction come pre-season.

JOHN SOUTTAR - For me, the Scotland defender is one of the most important players at the football club. We’ve seen in Europe his bravery at the back and I think he’ll be vital to the new manager’s plans next season.

NIKO RASKIN - I find it incredible the little Belgian found himself completely out of the picture a few months back under Philippe Clement but I fully expect whoever comes in as the team’s new boss to identify the midfielder as the lynchpin he builds his team around. For me, he’s the main man moving forward and all offers should be rebuffed.

JAMES TAVERNIER - The skipper divides opinion but I don’t think the Rangers fans will truly