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title: "Rangers: Josh Windass expresses regret over Ibrox exit"
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published: "2021-07-19T13:10:12Z"
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# Rangers: Josh Windass expresses regret over Ibrox exit

**Former Glasgow Rangers player Josh Windass has revealed during an Instagram Q&A session that he wishes he hadn’t left Ibrox.**

### **The Lowdown: Windass spell at Ibrox**

Windass signed for the Gers from Accrington Stanley in the summer of 2017 and ended up spending two full seasons at the club before making the move to Wigan.

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He netted 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 73 matches for Rangers ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-windass/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/280813)), but he was not the most popular player amongst some supporters, with whom he [occasionally clashed](https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/josh-windass-tweets-and-deletes-angry-response-rangers-fan-316767).

### **The Latest: Windass makes admission**

Windass was taking part in a Q&A on [his Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/windassjnr/?hl=en) when was asked whether he has any regrets about his time north of the border. His answer was short and to the point ([via The Boot Room](https://tbrfootball.com/5m-rated-ace-delivers-one-word-instagram-reply-when-asked-about-rangers-exit/)):

> *“Leaving.”*

### **The Verdict: Honest**

You have to admire Windass’ honesty – clearly he wishes he did not leave the club when he did. The 27-year-old impressed during his second season at Ibrox in 2017/18, when he netted [17](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-windass/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/280813) goals in all competitions while also providing eight assists.

It was more his attitude of the pitch which appeared to frustrate some of the Gers’ fanbase ([The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/700323/josh-windass-slammed-by-rangers-fans-after-he-posted-instagram-picture-of-himself-starring-in-the-5-1-celtic-park-drubbing/)).

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Windass is now at Sheffield Wednesday and did relatively well last season, scoring [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-windass/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/280813) goals and providing six assists in the Championship – last summer, former Owls boss Gary Monk even called him “excellent” ([swfc.co.uk](https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2020/july/monks-praise-for-returning-owls-duo/)).

However, perhaps Windass would have been happier playing a role in Rangers’ Premiership success instead, and considering how much they have progressed under Steven Gerrard, it’s understandably why the 27-year-old may have regrets over leaving Ibrox three years ago.

***In other news, [Rangers have been hit by this pre-Champions League blow.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-jermain-defoe-hamstring-champions-league-roofe-morelos-sakala-itten/)***