IT is good to talk. Darren McGregor was happy just to listen, though.

Mark Warburton addressed his players for the first time on Saturday as they gathered at Murray Park for day one of a new era at Rangers.

It is the starting point for change on and off the field, the moment where Warburton got a chance to put his message across and set out his blue print for the Gers.

There will be more in-depth meetings to come in the days and weeks ahead, the points made by the manager and assistant David Weir set to become more detailed and descriptive as they bid to transform the fortunes of a team that failed so miserably last season.

After a summer break that has allowed McGregor to contemplate and ponder where it all went wrong, the return to action saw the Rangers squad put through their paces as fitness tests were conducted and friends were reunited.

It was the new man in the building that was the centre of attention, however, as Warburton got his chance to make a good first impression.

“The gaffer had a wee word with us - a 15 minute chat about what he expects from the players, the style he wants to play in and just basically giving us an update as to where he is as a manager,” McGregor said.

“He came across really well and was positive and we took a lot from it. I'm just looking to get into the training and see the style of play he wants us to play.

"Commitment was a big thing for him, just players committed to the cause.

“Hard work rate, [he] wants us to respect each other, respect the facilities we are in because we are in a great facility in Murray Park. Honesty, he likes as well.

“I think these are values that are not just applicable in football, but also in life.

“It starts with the small things and I think if we can do the small things right, then the big things become easier.

“So I have really enjoyed it and I can totally see his philosophy and how it would work and why he wants us to implement that.

“It's up to us older boys to help the younger boys too and implement all these character traits that he likes."

Warburton may have been the most important man in the room at Murray Park but he was not the only unfamiliar face to the players that remain on the books from last season.

The Ibrox squad are well aware of what Danny Wilson will bring to the table after his success with Hearts in the Championship but it will take time for Rob Kiernan to settle in following his move from Wigan.

The pair became the first signings of the Warburton era last week and have already presented McGregor with a challenge as he looks to build on an impressive debut season in Light Blue.

"Well they have went and signed two centre halves so that makes it a bit harder!,” he joked at the arrival of the defensive recruits.

“But you expect that when you are at a club like Rangers. You expect quality signings in every position.

“For me, it's a fresh slate and I'll need to prove myself again, but I'm no stranger to that and I quite enjoy a bit of competition.

“Obviously with him bringing in the two centre halves that's more competition and there will be more players in all positions too.

“I'll just do what I've always done and go out and work hard and hopefully he'll like me."

The coming weeks will see more players follow Wilson and Kiernan through the crested gates of Auchenhowie as Warburton steadily assembles his squad for a shot at the Championship crown this term.

Those that arrive will do so aiming to pick up the pieces of a nightmare season but unburdened by the failures of a campaign that went from bad to worse for Rangers.

There can be no slip-ups at the second attempt and McGregor will pass on the warning and his words of wisdom to those that are up for the challenge this time out.

He said: “A lot of guys coming here will know Rangers are a big club, an institution.

“But it’s for us guys, knowing we have failed – and we have to admit that to ourselves that we failed – to make sure that the new guys and the younger lads coming through know there can’t be any slip-ups this season. We can’t afford any.

“It’s a big season and we need to show our worth. The boys who are still here from last season have a point to prove and we all know that.”

The coming campaign will give those that remain from last season a chance to clinch promotion at the second time of asking and right the wrongs in the eyes of supporters.

McGregor has less to do than most of his team-mates in that regard after a solid campaign at right-back and centre-back berths in his first campaign at Ibrox.

But the 29-year-old hopes there is still improvement to come from him as he gets set to work with Light Blues legend Weir for the first time.

McGregor said: “As a player, I totally respect him for the level he reached and the age at which he was still playing top football. It showed his character, as well as his physical attributes.

“I’ve spoken with Kenny Miller on numerous occasions about Davie, who was such a terrific defender. If he can drip feed wee bits of advice to me and I can pick his brain it will be great for me.

“He seems like a great guy and I’m looking forward to speaking with him and getting lots of constructive advice from him.”

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