Massive highs, massive lows and a tear for some who will be missed in our colours.

Rangers confirmed the departure of Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos, Filip Helander, Scotty Arfield and Allan McGregor on Tuesday. Last night, Ibrox got to say goodbye.

It’s necessary for the club to implement change and begin a fresh new era but that doesn’t mean those leaving do so without recognition. It’s always good to reminisce and yesterday’s meeting with Hearts afforded that opportunity.

McGregor comes as close to Andy Goram as any goalkeeper I have seen in my lifetime. A character and a half, a nightmare to interview and a huge figure at the football club. He knows what is required at Rangers and what it means to pull on that jersey. The veteran has had some breathtaking moments playing for the boys in blue.

Just think back to some of those saves; Bremen, Prague, Celtic. Penalty stops in the Old Firm, against Red Star on the Road to Seville and in that Dundee United cup final, quite simply he has always been a big game performer.

The Samaras penalty save, which swung the direction of the title in a moment, will always stick with me. McGregor’s been a difference-maker over the course of two spells and his performance in 2020/21, to help win the most important title in the club’s modern history, will always be remembered.

Allan deserves to be in the Hall of Fame and is rightly discussed as one of the greatest ever to play for Rangers. At his peak, he was that good.

Then there is big Fil Helander, a rock of 55 and an Old Firm match-winner. On his day what a defender he was, if not for injuries his impact would’ve been bigger. The big Swede played a huge part in the title-winning season and should be remembered fondly. Although we may not have seen enough of the man who arrived from Italy, his purple patch arrived when it was needed the most.

READ MORE: The making of Allan McGregor: The years that formed a Rangers legend

Ryan Kent - always an enigma. Utterly brilliant at times and totally frustrating at others. Who will forget that jinking run in Dortmund, attracting what felt like half of those in yellow before setting up Lundstram to rifle home. A vital part of 55, when he finally found those shooting boots, Kent came alive and dominated Old Firms up until the last year or so. He was within an inch of immortality last year, enough said, and provided some wonderful moments along the way.

Having admitted that I’d have moved heaven and earth to keep him at Ibrox six months ago, it’s become increasingly clear that a new challenge is needed – much like Alfredo Morelos.

I’ve spoken a lot about Alfredo and the Colombian will leave a space in all our hearts. The frustrating part is he should’ve achieved so much more, even if he still did so much. The player of the year on the road to 55 and Rangers’ record goalscorer in Europe with too many knee slides to count.

Although the end is frustrating, the time is right for both parties to wave goodbye. Alfredo was this team’s first real big hero after 2012 and the send-off he received last night demonstrates the figure he became. 

Last but not least, Scott Arfield. Scotty has become a real favourite and that salute of his will always be a trademark. 

He’s someone who has never let this club down, on or off the pitch and always comes across as an absolute gentleman. Arfield has had big moments too, none more than that Old Firm goal at Hampden last year. And that double to turn the game in injury time at Pittodrie? Absolutely magic. 

Honestly, I think he may well have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. In a normal successful season, Arfield could’ve been handed another year. The clamour and requirement for change means he is moved on. Perhaps that’s simply indicative of the scale of work that’s needed.

I’ve loved Arfield from the minute he joined, with those perfect runs beyond, clever finishes and hard work that was always guaranteed.

All of these players have given their all and for that, they deserve thanks. Now, it’s time to embrace change. Rangers are embarking on an eventful summer of evolution on and off the park and the future is exciting.

Thank you to the outgoing players for giving me and so many others some fantastic moments.

I’m grateful for the past but I’m more excited about the future. The change long required has finally arrived – let’s see where it takes us.