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Leanne Crichton has opened up on her emotional Glasgow City exit as she vows to lead Rangers back to the top.

The ex-Scotland star has replaced Jo Potter in the Rangers hot seat, after the former Lioness swapped Ibrox for London with a move to Crystal Palace this summer.

And speaking after sealing the move to Govan, the former Glasgow City assistant said the decision was not an easy one.

She said: “Making the decision wasn’t an easy one.

“It is one that has brought the most emotion I have ever felt in football.

“I love the people and I love the environment, especially working with Leanne [Ross] and that made it one of the toughest decision I’ve had to make.

“I think anyone who follows the club [City], and has done for so a long time knows what this club means to me, and the significance of this decision.”

The 37-year-old now has the task of bringing silverware to Ibrox, namely the SWPL title, something Jo Potter failed to do in her time at the club.

She told Rangers TV: “I am really excited, It is a privilege to be here.

“When you look at the 1% and the differences that can be made in terms of taking the team to the next step, for me that’s the real ambition.

“I don’t think being second best is acceptable here and for us that will be the aim and the ambition that we deliver a successful team on the pitch.

“Ultimately we are trying to create that high performance environment where the players strive to be the best version of themselves daily.

“To be here and to be the head coach that leads the team ultimately this season where we are striving to have so many games at Ibrox.

“We will be an exciting team to watch, we will be a successful team. It is an honour and a privilege to be here.

“I know with the fans combined with the team and the quality that we have got that there will be exciting times to come.”