Former captain Barry Ferguson expresses surprise at being asked to take charge of Rangers until the end of the season following manager Philippe Clement's departure.

Rangers have appointed their former captain Barry Ferguson as interim manager until the end of the season to replace Philippe Clement, the Scottish Premiership side said on Monday. Belgian Clement was sacked on Sunday the day after a 2-0 home Premiership defeat by St Mirren left second-placed Rangers 13 points adrift of rivals Celtic in the standings.

Clement was dismissed on Sunday after a 2-0 home defeat to St Mirren left Rangers 13 points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic. Rangers also crashed out of the Scottish Cup with a shock defeat to second-tier Queen's Park.