James Sands says Michael Beale's new Rangers approach was the beginning of the end of his time in Glasgow - as he opened up on his infamous dinner meeting after Celtic handed his team a thrashing.
The American international signed for the Light Blues under Giovanni van Bronckhorst in January 2022 and there was an option for them to make that loan move permanent. But it wasn't taken up and he has started the MLS season with his parent club, where he is one of their homegrown players.
He featured regularly under the Dutchman but Beale's arrival as boss limited the versatile midfielder's minutes. Speaking to On Frame after his move back to America last month, Sands says Rangers decision to bring in a new playing style under their new boss was a big factor in the events that lead to his exit. When asked if Van Bronckhorst's exit and the Londoner's arrival as boss had an impact, he said: "Definitely. A big reason in the first place why I went to Rangers was Giovanni van Bronckhorst. He was a coach I was aware of and I was familiar with his style of play, which I thought really suited me.
