Numerous 'Gers fans flooded to the replies to the post to praise the teenager for his willingness to learn from seasoned professionals at Ibrox. With a large number of comments focusing on Patterson's attitude, some supporters were perhaps making a veiled point towards another 'Gers youngster in Kai Kennedy - indeed, some fans directly called out the latter in the comments section.

The teenage winger has been told to find a new club after rejecting an offer to extend his current deal at Ibrox, having made lofty demands to the Light Blues' hierarchy, and Gerrard appeared to take aim at him over that stance when he told Rangers TV: "I have been hearing a few things down at the academy that there's been a bit of ego about. So they won't be around me."

Kennedy's only first team action for the club so far came in a nine-minute substitute appearance against Stranraer in the Scottish Cup six months ago, the same match in which Patterson made his senior debut as part of the starting line-up. Gerrard has praised the defender's attitude during his time in the first team squad, and his involvement in the team's Veolia Trophy triumph could pave the way for further inclusion throughout the 2020/21 season.

'Gers fans, can you see Patterson having a part to play for Gerrard's team during the upcoming season? Comment below with your views!