COLE McKINNON has bid an emotional farewell to Rangers.
The academy graduate was confirmed as one of THIRTEEN further departures from the club at the end of last week.
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Having already said goodbye to six first team stars, permanent and loan, the lengthy list of further departures was announced by Rangers last Friday.
Among those exits were players who had experienced first team football with the Light Blues – Cole McKinnon, Adam Devine and Archie Stevens.
McKinnon, 22, had been tipped for big things and enjoyed a dream debut for the Gers.
He came on as a substitute on the final day of the 2021/22 season when a much-changed Rangers took on Hearts at Tynecastle.
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McKinnon had a moment to remember as he fired the clinching goal in a 3-1 victory for Giovanni van Bronckhorst‘s youthful Light Blues outfit that day.
But continued first team chances proved hard to come by.
McKinnon spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Partick Thistle before making a handful of appearances back at Rangers the following campaign.
Having failed to play a single game this season, McKinnon spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Ayr United where he made 14 appearances across all competitions.
Now, he’s on the lookout for his next opportunity after becoming a free agent.
Taking to Instagram, McKinnon penned an emotional goodbye to Rangers.
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He says he’s been able to live out his dream at Ibrox.
McKinnon said: “Extremely hard and emotional post for me personally but here goes.
“Playing one single minute for Rangers was enough for me to say I have lived my dream.
“To then go on and score for the club I’ve always supported was a feeling I’ve never felt before and can’t ever describe properly to anyone that ask me.
“It’s something not many people can say and it’s something I am extremely proud of an will be entirely grateful for.
“My time is now up at the club and I’m tapping out knowing I gave everything I could ever single day.
“Would like to thank all the staff that helped me along the way including everyone behind the scenes.
“Would also like to thank all my teammates over the years for all the help they’ve given me.
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“Finally would like to thank the fans for the support they’ve given and show every week which is second to none at a club like Rangers.
“Time to watch from afar and I wish the club every success going forward. WATP.”
