Kieran Dowell was always likely to be lining up in Royal Blue this season, but it’s Rangers not Birmingham City that will be his home until January at least.

The 27-year-old enjoyed a highly productive loan spell with Blues in League One, recording 10 goal contributions in 23 appearances, and becoming a firm favourite of manager Chris Davies.

Davies suggested publicly that Blues would be open to re-signing Dowell when they reached the Championship but Russell Martin put a stop to that when he pitched up at Ibrox.

Dowell worked his way into Martin’s affections and was a fixture in their pre-season and early season matches.

Rangers’ start to the season has been less than impressive, though, and Dowell copped the brunt of supporters’ frustrations during a draw with Dundee at Ibrox in

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