Jon Flanagan: Last News

Former Rangers and Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has announced his decision to retire aged just 29 following a spate of injury problems.

Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan once earned a visit from legendary Brazil defender Cafu.The Liverpudlian was one of the breakout stars during that extraordinary season in 2013/14 when Brendan Rodgers’ side were so close to winning the Premier League. Unfortunately, a terrible combination of injuries, horrible luck and off field issues resulted in the Liverpool academy graduate dropping out of contention for the Reds and out of the Premier League altogether.Loan spells at Burnley and Bolton Wanderers did little for his Liverpool chances and he eventually left the Merseysiders for Rangers on a free transfer in 2018.

Liverpool and England international Jon Flanagan has linked up with a former Anfield team-mate in Denmark.Industrious fullback Flanagan made a promising start to his career, which saw him on stand-by for the ill-fated 2014 World Cup, but a succession of injuries hampered his progress.He spent time on loan at Burnley and Bolton Wanderers but failed to rediscover his early promise and left Liverpool permanently in 2018. He made just 51 appearances for the reds.After disappointing spells with Rangers and Belgian outfit Charleroi, he is hoping a former Liverpool teammate can kickstart his career.Anfield aficionado Daniel Agger, who famously has ‘YNWA’ tattooed across his knuckles, is the manager of Danish second division side HB Koge.He took over HB Koge in March and is getting ready for his first full season in charge.Flanagan has signed a two-year deal with the Danish side and is one of Agger’s first signings in his maiden job in senior football management.On the signing of Flanagan, HB Koge director Per Rud told the club’s website: “We have long had Jon Flanagan on our list of priority items for the player squad, and are delighted that we have agreed on a deal. Is this a good move for Flanagan? Let us know in the comments section. Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Michael Smith won’t forget the last time he went to Ibrox with a Hearts side riding high in the Premiership.

Steven Gerrard's mobile never has to ring for long when he phones to ask Liverpool for a bit of help.Football and emotion don't always mix well, but whatever the Anfield icon wants he usually gets when it comes to his old club.That includes borrowing some of the Reds' highly regarded young talent to give him the best possible chance of success at Rangers.The manager has loaned three from his former side, and while one flopped and another quickly faded, one turned out to be an extra special talent.It's not the only deals done thanks to his strong Liverpool knowledge and perfectly-placed connections.

Jose Mourinho has posted a throwback snap on his Instagram taken during his second spell at Chelsea - and Liverpool fans won’t like it.The former Real Madrid and Manchester United coach watched his Blues side win 2-0 at Anfield on April 27 2014 to hand Manchester City the chance to go back to the top of the table.While Demba Ba managed to capitalise on Steven Gerrard’s slip to slot the ball past Simon Mignolet in the first-half, Willian capped the win with a late counter-attacking goal in stoppage time.Prior to that second strike, Mourinho grabbed hold of the ball when it came in his direction to waste time, prompting a scuffle with Gerrard and Jon Flanagan among others.Mourinho uploaded a snap of the incident, with the caption: “Anfield,

Rangers star Jon Flanagan is set to leave Belgian side Charleroi without playing a single minute.The full-back departed Ibrox last summer having fallen well down the pecking order under boss Steven Gerrard.He then made an ambitious switch to the continent but the transfer has proven a disaster.Flanagan suffered a setback in testing positive for Covid-19 but the former Liverpool youth failed to even make the bench for the Jupiler Pro League outfit.And he's now in talks with three Polish clubs - Jagiellonia Bialystok, Gornik Zabrze and Zaglebie Lubin, after being told he can rip up his contract.Flanagan won one cap for his country in 2014 and was touted as a star for the future, but his career has failed to live up to expectations.Charleroi

Rangers in June, with Steven Gerrard having deemed him surplus to requirements. He's since been training with Fleetwood Town, who are managed by one-time Rangers flop Joey Barton.

Steven Gerrard won't take a call on James Tavernier 's fitness until the last minute as his skipper battles to be available for the Europa League last-16 clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Rangers defender Filip Helander will return to action in a reserve team clash with Brentford B.

Rangers will give James Tavernier until the final minute to prove his fitness ahead of Sunday's clash with Ross County.

Rangers almost had too many players. Guys like Greg Docherty, Brandon Barker, Sheyi Ojo and Matt Polster rarely played.

Calvin Bassey. It is a name that few would have recognised but as more details emerged it seemed an understandable move.One of the weaknesses of Gerrard's side last season was the dip in form when rampaging left-back Borna Barisic was injured.

Rangers haven’t let the chaos of the coronavirus hinder their work as they attempt to halt Celtic obtaining an historic tenth title on the spin.Any doubt that Steven Gerrard and Sporting Director Ross Wilson would be given the means to pursue new stars has been exploded by the swift action displayed since the season finished.Squad players like Wes Foderingham, Jon Flanagan and Andy Halliday have departed while two permanent deals have been struck.Ianis Hagi arrived in a multi-million pound deal while Calvin Bassey has signed from Premier League side Leicester City in a bargain cross-border raid.Hagi will add attacking flair and creativity and can play across Gerrard’s preferred front three system while Bassey can fill the gap created by

Andy Halliday has revealed the moment Steven Gerrard begged Jon Flanagan to hold back on the pitch - only for the former Liverpool defender to be sent off minutes later.

Former Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has labelled Trent Alexander-Arnold "the best right-back in the world" but insists the England star's future lies in central midfield.

Wes Foderingham has said an emotional goodbye to Rangers after it was confirmed he'll leave the club in the summer.

It's only been two days since the 2019-20 Premiership season was declared over but we're already seeing some movement from clubs as they prepare for the new season.

Andy Halliday will leave Rangers when his contract expires at the end of May as he leads an Ibrox exodus.