One Rangers loanee has admitted how ‘nerve-wracking’ it was to leave the club in January.
Director of football Nils Koppen and manager Philippe Clement skillfully negotiated the winter transfer window,
bringing in three players to bolster the starting lineup.
Additionally, it gave him the opportunity to let go of other players, including Dutchman Sam Lammers, who since
moving to Ibrox for £3.5 million in the summer has failed to win over either his boss or the Rangers supporters.
After Ben Williamson was sent to Hamilton Academical, other young players were moved out on loan to complete the
season with much-needed playing time.
Among them was Adam Devine, a twenty-year-old full-back, who joined for Motherwell after receiving permission to
depart from Clement.
According to Transfermarkt, Devine has not played in the Scottish Premiership for Rangers this season because
James Tavernier, the unwavering captain of the team, is preventing him from starting at right back.
Devine, whose contract runs out in the summer, was eager to go on loan in January because his only first-team
minutes were against Morton in the Viaplay Cup final 16 victory.
The Glasgow native has only had two loan periods in his youth, with Partick Thistle and Brechin City. He joined
Rangers when he was a small child.
Devine, who lacks confidence, acknowledges that he felt anxious before seeing his new teammates at Fir Park when
the Motherwell agreement was signed, sealed, and delivered.
Adam Devine on Rangers loan exit
The young Gers player told the Daily Record about his move to Lanarkshire, saying, “The loan came in the last two
days when the manager gave me the green light to go out on loan.” That was something fresh and unusual, so I was
looking forward to it.
Since all I’ve ever known are Rangers, meeting the squad was something I had never done before, so it was nerve-
wracking.
Because of how this season had gone, I felt like I needed more playing time because I wasn’t performing at my best in
the gym and lacked confidence.
“When you’re young, that’s when you feel most like yourself, so I thought taking a loan was the best way to rediscover
who I was.
The B team programme this year was odd since they weren’t in the Lowland league, so it was simply random games
every month or two. I played Scotland under-21 games.
“I’ve been training every day and trying to stay fit so I can go out and show what I can do; I haven’t played a lot of
football.”
Strong Motherwell start for Devine
Adam Devine has made three appearances for Motherwell and has already contributed a goal and an assist. He scored
during the exciting midweek 3-3 draw with Aberdeen.
With Tavernier in front of him at Rangers, he knows his opportunities would be limited, but for now, all he wants is
to prove his mettle at Motherwell.
“It’s difficult, but it always will be difficult when you’re at Rangers and James Tavernier is in front of you,” Devine
went on. As a young player, all you want to do is go out and play as much as you can, even though he’s a tremendous
player and club captain.
“The manager told me to just go have fun, play some games, and show what I’ve been doing at Rangers lately.” He
advised me to play it cool, attack and defend as hard as I could, and contribute to the team’s victory.
“This was Motherwell’s first start, and it felt nice to score the first goal. You should do it. I came out on loan to gain
experience and prove my abilities to others. I’m still getting used to playing because I haven’t done it in a while. I still
have a long way to go before I reach my desired level of performance.
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