Conor's a leader. And that's what Rangers have been missing.

Coads is always pushing everyone. He's constantly on a high frequency

- BY SCOTT McDERMOTT

AS a title-winning teammate of his at Wolves he certainly knows Conor Coady inside out.

As a St Johnstone player last season, he also got up close and personal with Rangers.

That's why, if the English defender ends up at Ibrox this summer, Barry Douglas is convinced they're simply the perfect match.

He played alongside Coady at Molineux in 2017/18 when under Nuno Espirito Santo they won the Championship and made it to the Premier League.

Douglas was blown away - not just by Coady as a ball-playing centre-back - but also by the Scouser's infectious personality.

In his career, the Scot has never met a more energetic character or leader of men.

And given his experience of going up against the current Rangers side recently, Douglas says Coady is EXACTLY what they need to help them mount a title challenge to four-in-a-row champions Celtic.

New Ibrox gaffer Russell Martin has a huge task on his hands trying to topple Brendan Rodgers’ side after taking over in Govan.

He’s keen to sign Coady from Leicester City in a bid to bolster his backline.

And Douglas believes if the deal goes through, the 32-yearold will be an ideal fit for Rangers.

He told Record Sport: “As a character, I don't think I've come across much better in my career than Conor.

“That's saying a lot as I've met a lot of good people.

“But as a human being, Coads is infectious. He's got so much energy.

“You'll never see him not in a positive mood, regardless of the situation.

“He's a leader. And that's what a club the stature of Rangers has been missing for a lot of years, a proper leader.