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Josh McCafferty

Key member of Beale's Rangers backroom team reacts to 'amazing' Ibrox return

Harry Watling, a key part of Michael Beale's backroom team at Rangers, has reacted on social media after he returned to Ibrox over the weekend. 

Watling had been appointed as a first-team development coach at Rangers, following Beale in joining the club from Queens Park Rangers in 2022. 

The former Hartford Athletic boss worked alongside assistant coaches Damian Matthew and Neil Banfield, as well as head of performance Jack Ade, during his time in Glasgow.

Watling left Rangers when Beale was dismissed in October 2023 after ten months in the job.


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He returned to Govan over the weekend with Middlesbrough, having recently been appointed to Rob Edwards' backroom team. 

The sides played out a 2-2 draw, and post-match, Watling reflected on Instagram. 

He said: "It was amazing to go back to Ibrox for the first time again.

"A huge shoutout to the 8,000 Middlesbrough fans who made it electric. 

"So nice to see some old faces, too, from staff to players. Thank you to everyone for making it such a warm welcome back. 

"Excited to begin another season."

Boro finished 10th in the English Championship last season, four points off a play-off spot.  

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