Advocaat announced his resignation in December, moving to the position of Director of Football and Hibernian manager Alex McLeish took over.

In the League Cup semi-final Rangers beat Celtic 2-1 after extra time with a long range Bert Konterman goal proving to be the winner.

A dramatic last minute goal from Peter Løvenkrands saw Rangers win the game 3–2.

Rangers progressed in this competition and a penalty shoot-out win over PSG saw them stay in Europe beyond Christmas for the first time in nine years.

Rangers then narrowly lost the next round to eventual UEFA Cup winners Feyenoord.