A stressful summer
Cammy Devlin described his summer as 'too stressful' as he headed to the 2026 World Cup with his club future undecided. The 28-year-old midfielder flew to North America just three days after Hearts lost the Scottish Premiership title on the final day to Celtic. While with the Australia squad, he was weighing up a new contract from Hearts and interest from other clubs. Rangers later came in with an opportunity he felt was 'too good to pass up', especially after Derek McInnes became manager. Devlin admitted it was hard to enjoy the World Cup while dealing with the contract noise, with his dad asking daily what was happening.[S1][S2]
Devlin maintained contact with McInnes during the tournament but tried not to focus on his future. He said, 'When the opportunity came, it was one that I thought was too good to pass up.' On July 11, Hearts announced he would leave on a free transfer, and the next day Rangers confirmed a two-year deal with an option. The midfielder described the decision to leave Hearts as hard, but said the chance to join Rangers was something he could not say no to. He had never been in that off-contract position before.[S1][S2]
Devlin made his debut for Rangers in a friendly against St Etienne, coming off the bench at half-time. He said it was 'super special' to play at Ibrox for Rangers. His manager noted that he made as many tackles in 15 minutes as the entire team had in the first half. Devlin believes his disruptive style fits McInnes' plan to make Ibrox uncomfortable for opponents. He said, 'That's what I like to try and do, disrupt as much as I can.'[S4]
Understanding fan frustration
Devlin expects a hostile reception when he returns to Tynecastle on October 28. He said he understands the frustration of Hearts fans after losing manager McInnes and captain Lawrence Shankland to Rangers. Devlin expressed gratitude to Hearts, calling it 'a special football club' and saying he is forever grateful for the opportunity to play in Scotland. He added that if he were a fan, he would probably feel the same, and that it is nothing personal.[S3]
The midfielder also reflected on the heartbreak of losing the title on the final day, calling it 'devastating.' He said the season was special and they did not get what they deserved. Football is cruel, he said, but he hopes to go one better with Rangers. After a chaotic summer, Devlin is now focused on the new season and ready to make an impact in blue. He described being a Rangers player as 'super special' and something he never thought would happen.[S1][S3]
