Lewis Macleod secures Rangers’ comeback in new job nine years after departing.
Lewis Macleod is back at Rangers as a coach, over a decade after departing as a player. The former midfielder joined the Ibrox club as a young player and broke into the senior squad, making his debut in 2012. He went on to make nearly 100 appearances for the Light Blues in the lower leagues as they worked their way back to the top of the Scottish game.
Nine years ago, Macleod went for Brentford in the English Championship, where he played under Mark Warburton, who would later become Gers manager. Injuries cut short his first two seasons, allowing him to play only once, but he increased his playing time over the next three.

He went on to play for Wigan and Plymouth before retiring at the age of 27 due to injury. He has since coached at the Bees, but will now return to Glasgow to manage Rangers’ under-14s. Macleod told the club website, “It feels great to be back. You certainly need to shift your thinking from player to coach, but everyone has welcomed me since the moment I walked back in.
“I truly appreciate this aspect of football. I’m a part-time 14s player; we train three times a week and play once a weekend, generally on Sunday. I am focused on that age range, but if I am required elsewhere, I am happy to assist, and I am enjoying every minute of it. “I didn’t expect to retire so early, but I’d always wanted to coach. It is definitely difficult to retire at 29 due to injuries, but it is also beneficial to transition into teaching so rapidly. Hopefully, this will serve me well for many years to come. Every day is a learning opportunity here, and I’m excited for the rest of the season. I’m going.