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Josh McCafferty

I'm very proud to have played for Rangers despite worst possible debut against Celtic

Philippe Senderos has reflected on his 'unfortunate' spell at Rangers, admitting he wishes he spent more time at the club.

The central defender joined the Ibrox side on a free transfer in the summer of 2016 as they made their long-awaited return to the Scottish Premiership.

Ultimately, though, the campaign didn't go to plan for Senderos or the club, as they faltered to a third-place finish.

The Swiss international resultantly left Glasgow for Houston in the USA after just over a year, across which he played only four times in all competitions.


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Senderos recently reflected on his time in Glasgow, including a nightmare debut in which he was sent off in a 5-1 defeat at Celtic Park: "Thinking about my time at Rangers, I wish it would have gone differently," he told CasinoHawks.

"It was an unfortunate time at the club and it was a difficult time personally.

"I came into the club without a pre-season and straight away my debut was the Old Firm, then I put in a really bad performance and got sent off.

"There was instability in the club with a change of manager and it was a tough year in my career - but when I reflect back, what a club, an amazing club. Ibrox is a great place to play with amazing fans.

"It's just the expectation at the time of the squad was way too high. I wish it had gone differently because it was a chance for me to do well, but I'm very proud to have played for Rangers."

Senderos retired in 2020 after a brief spell back in his homeland with FC Chiasso.

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