Rangers FC respond after Michael Mols brain tumour surgery

Rangers FC has wished Michael Mols well after his brain tumour surgery.

We previously reported how the 52-year-old shocked fans this afternoon with a photo of himself after having an operation.

The Dutch former football star was seen in hospital with bandages smiling while giving the thumbs up to reassure his worried fans.

It comes after he played as an iconic striker for Rangers from 1999-2004, with the club now reaching out offering support.

Michael has surgery on his brain tumour (Image: Sourced)

They posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying: “Wishing former #RangersFC player Michael Mols a speedy recovery after his recent surgery.”

Michael posted himself on Instagram saying: “Posting on Instagram he said: “Brain tumour operation,done it!

“Next step:recovery, giving 100%, staying positive!

“Everybody who took care of me or looked after me from Amsterdam UMC,THANK YOU!”

We previously reported how the Dutch striker spent five years in Glasgow after joining from Utrecht in 1999, before returning there after a memo-rable spell in Light Blue.

Brought in for four million by Dick Advocaat, the Netherlands international scored 48 goals for Rangers on the way to two Premier Division titles, a Scottish Cup and a League Cup, while also being part of Alex McLeish’s Treble-winning side of 2003 in the process.

His collection could have been even more impressive if it weren’t for a cruel injury sustained in a Champions League tie away to Bayern Munich in 1999.

He also played in the run up to the League Cup and Scottish Cup triumphs of 2002, only to be denied a medal as he didn’t appear in the final.

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According to Alan Nixon, the 30-year-old is being sought by new Blues manager Wayne Rooney.

The former striker is already planning for potential January transfer moves as he prepares to build a side he feels can compete for Premier League promotion.

Rooney was placed in charge of Birmingham earlier this month, but has yet to oversee his first game in charge.

Butland only signed for the Scottish giants in the summer following his departure from Premier League side Crystal Palace.

Carlton Palmer believes that a move to St. Andrew’s would be appealing to the shot stopper.

While the 57-year-old is unsure of whether Butland is a better keeper than John Ruddy, he has claimed that the age of the Rangers goalkeeper might be what’s behind Rooney’s thinking at this stage.

“Wayne Rooney is apparently looking to bring in former England colleague Jack Butland, the Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper,” Palmer told Football League World.

“Jack started his career at Birmingham City, Jack joined Rangers after leaving Crystal Palace when Mick Beale took charge.

“I think Jack would jump at the chance of working under Wayne, and at 30, he’s six years younger than the current experienced Birmingham City goalkeeper John Ruddy.

“I don’t necessarily think Jack is a better goalkeeper than Ruddy but at 36 now, with Wayne looking to grow the club, the ages of the players will be an important factor and part of his thinking.”

Rooney has previously worked with Derby County and DC United as a manager, where he struggled against difficult ownership situations, especially at Pride Park.

Rooney’s time with the Rams came to an end in 2022 with the team heading for League One.

Derby were deducted 22-points due to various financial issues, which ultimately made the difference between mid-table and relegation to the third tier.

Meanwhile, the former striker’s time in the US saw him lead DC United to a ninth place finish in MLS, failing to bring the team to the play-offs.

The 30-year-old is the number one choice at Rangers, so it remains to be seen whether he would make the switch to Birmingham as soon as this January.

He has just signed for the club last summer, so it will be difficult to persuade him to make another move at this stage of his career.

However, it is a sign of Rooney and Birmingham’s ambition, which could prove enticing to someone like Butland.