Michael Beale has added to his first team backroom staff at Rangers.

The Englishman has recruited Jack Ade to join as Head of Performance.

Ade signs at Ibrox from Liverpool where he carried out role of Head of Elite Fitness Development and under-21 fitness coach.

He joins Damian Matthew, Neil Banfield and Harry Watling in teaming up with Beale in Glasgow. 

A club statement reads: "Rangers have made a further addition to the first-team support staff with Jack Ade joining from Liverpool as Head of Performance.

"Ade had been performing the role of Head of Elite Fitness Development and under-21 fitness coach at the Merseyside club, while he also has previous experience at Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Barnet and Watford.

"He joins assistant coaches, Damian Matthew and Neil Banfield, and first-team development coach, Harry Watling who have been appointed to Michael Beale’s staff thus far."


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