‘Great news’, ‘free kick king’: Some Rangers fans react as the ‘next Barry Ferguson’ extends contract

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A number of Glasgow Rangers fans have taken to Twitter to comment on the news confirming that Ibrox academy gem Stephen Kelly has agreed a contract extension with the Light Blues.

The 20-year-old is one of the brightest youngsters to come through the Rangers academy in recent years, and has already made his debut for the club.

Kelly came on against Ayr United in a League Cup clash back in September 2018 at Ibrox, with the Light Blues running out 4-0 winners.

Last term, he enjoyed a successful season on loan with the team he featured against on his Gers debut.

Kelly scored six goals in 33 appearances to help the Honest Men finish in the Championship playoff places when the season was abruptly called in wake of current events.

As well as penning a new deal at Rangers until 2023, he will continue his development on loan at Scottish Premiership side Ross County, with Gers retaining a January break clause.

Kelly is a talented young midfielder with plenty of potential, and his long-term contract extension at Rangers is testament to this.

The January break clause also suggests that they could recall the lifelong Gers fan back to Ibrox and put him in Steven Gerrard’s squad if he excels at Dingwall.

What have Bears on social media made of the news? Below is some of the reaction: