Nils Koppen gets it right at last as loan Rangers three hit the ground running

Rangers have taken a new approach to developing and moving players out the door with Nils Koppen a busy man in his position as technical director.

He wasn’t as busy as Philippe Clement would have liked in terms of signing new players, however, the manager – for now – will be satisfied that the majority of his squad is capable of making a contribution.

What he also has is academy players out on loan getting much needed game time and high earners freeing up space on the wage bill with three players in particular showing that Rangers have made the right decision.

Rangers finally get loan system right with three immediate successes

In the past, the club has been bad for hoarding non-contributors just for the sake of it, just in case there is an injury crisis. A senior member of the squad should never be fourth or fifth choice for any position.

All this does is block the pathway for youngsters.

One youngster who had two established players in front of him but had previously acquitted himself well under Clement is Robbie Fraser.

Capable of playing at left-back or on the left wing, the 21-year old couldn’t have started his short-term deal at Livingston any better.

A first senior goal for Fraser has been followed by a string of impressive displays which saw him earn Livingston’s player of the month award.

If he continues to play at this level, there is no reason why he can’t be considered as a genuine option to compete for left-back next season – especially if the interest in Ridvan Yilmaz becomes concrete

For one reason or another, Ben Davies just never seemed truly comfortable in a Rangers shirt.

The 29-year old would have periods of good form only to then make critical errors or look like he wanted to be somewhere else, now, he is being called a ‘brick wall’ by Birmingham City’s social media team.