Thursday 21 June 2018 14:54, UK
Rangers have announced the signing of former Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan on a free transfer.
Flanagan has signed a two-year deal at Ibrox and becomes Rangers' seventh signing of the summer.
The 25-year-old full-back has one senior England cap and had loan spells at Burnley and Bolton before being released by Liverpool, where he made 51 appearances.
Flanagan played with Gerrard at Liverpool and is looking forward to reuniting with the new Rangers boss.
"When I spoke to Stevie, it was a no-brainer for me," Flanagan said.
"The size of the club, what the fans are about, I'm just delighted to be here, and hopefully I can show all the fans what I'm about.
"I played with him at Liverpool for many years and he was a big part of me coming here. I know all about the club but Stevie was a massive influence on me coming here as well."
His arrival further strengthens Rangers' defence following the signings of centre-backs Nikola Katic and Connor Goldson, and goalkeeper Allan McGregor.
But new Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister said earlier this week Flanagan "deserves a second chance".
"It was unacceptable, most definitely," McAllister said. "I have a little bit of an in because I worked at Liverpool but it was unacceptable and a really poor decision that he made in that episode.
"But, he deserves a second chance. He showed remorse, he put his hand up and has taken his punishment. He wants to get on with his life and his football life."
