Zebedee Lawson’s dropped the least media-trained response when asked how his senior debut for Rangers feels like

Zebedee Lawson’s dropped the least media-trained response when asked how his senior debut for Rangers feels like

Zebedee Lawson, the 17-year-old winger who joined Rangers from Brighton in the summer of 2025, made his senior debut on January 16, 2026, coming off the bench in a comfortable 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox.

In his post-match interview with RangersTV, the teenager delivered what many fans and observers noted as one of the least media-polished responses imaginable for such a milestone moment—raw, unfiltered excitement that bypassed the usual scripted platitudes.When asked how his senior debut felt, Lawson didn’t opt for the classic “dream come true” line with measured humility. Instead, he let his emotions spill out in a refreshingly authentic way. He described it as “everything I dreamed of and more,” admitting he could “barely contain” his feelings.

He highlighted the surreal joy of pulling on the Rangers shirt for the first team, playing at Ibrox under the lights, and showing what he could do to help the club win trophies. He credited head coach Danny Rohl for keeping him calm pre-substitution and singled out the special pride of having family in the stands—a “great moment” for them and everyone who’d supported his journey.

What stood out was the lack of rehearsed polish: no deflection to team performance, no over-the-top modesty about “just doing my job.” It was pure, youthful elation mixed with gratitude, hunger for more opportunities, and a clear sense that this was why he moved to Rangers—to seize these exact moments in first-team football.

In an era where young players are often media-trained to near-perfection (or blandness), Lawson’s candid, heartfelt delivery felt genuine and endearing. It endeared him to supporters, underscoring his grounded personality despite the rapid rise from academy prospect to senior squad. At just 17, his unscripted joy reminded everyone that behind the hype, these breakthroughs are deeply personal triumphs.