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Ben Banks

John Souttar Rangers debut assessed as transfer theory put forward after shaky Livingston start

Michael Stewart reckons Connor Goldson's contract extension has changed the role John Souttar will play at Rangers - which has resulted in initial teething problems.

The Scotland international has arrived at Ibrox from Hearts and was swept aside by Lions striker Joel Nouble, who put his team ahead in this season's Premiership opener. Rangers eventually rallied and won via Scott Arfield and James Tavernier efforts. It wasn't the start Souttar would have hoped for and former Jambos midfielder Michael Stewart has offered a reason why.

Played at left-centre-back and hooked after just over an hour of partnering Goldson, he believes that the defender was signed to replace the former Brighton man who shocked many by penning a long-term extension, not link up with him.

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