Kris Boyd disagrees with Michael Beale's assertion that Rangers haven't got to fret in regards to the goalkeeping state of affairs and insists it ought to have been addressed LAST summer season.
Allan Mcgregor dropped out with the flu for the Friday evening festive journey to Dingwall, which was gained by a John Lundstram Christmas cracker within the first half. The veteran got here in for some criticism for the best way he was crushed y Duk's free-kick to attract Aberdeen stage throughout Tuesday dramatic 3-2 victory for the Gers at Pittodrie.
However remained in his sick mattress because the Gentle Blues headed to the Highlands with Jon McLaughlin deputising. He produced a clear sheet in a routine if considerably turgid win, however Boyd believes there's an issue brewing that needs to be mounted forward of subsequent season, seeing because it was allowed to develop final summer season. McGregor seems odds on to retire after his final dance and with McLaughlin in his mid-30s, Boyd has considerations over who will likely be between the sticks long run.
Robby McCrory is untested and inexperienced, with little first group soccer beneath his belt. Boyd is aware of his shut pal McGregor is approaching the time when he'll have to hold the gloves up however does not see a transparent succession plan in place.
"I have a look at the goalkeeping state of affairs at Rangers. Allan McGregor performs and all of the followers appear to need Jon McLaughlin in. he performs after which everybody says Allan McGregor must be enjoying," he informed Sky Sports activities.
"There isn't any getting away from it, Allan has been a improbable goalkeeper however he is now approaching 41. Jon Mclaughlin is 35 as properly and you have got Robby McCrorie there, who's attending to the stage now the place he must be enjoying soccer. I do know Michael Beale has mentioned that it isn't an space that he wants to fret about at this second in time. However I've to disagree. Allan cannot go on ceaselessly. Jon is 35. Are you able to say you are going to construct for the longer term?
"Let's be trustworthy, Michael Beale goes to be right here for a very long time, It is not a disservice to Jon McLaughlin, he is a superb goalkeeper, however is he going to be the Rangers No 1 going ahead? It is an space Rangers have to handle in the summertime. Folks have a look at it from the viewpoint that there are different areas it is advisable strengthen, however stats inform you that you simply're No9 is crucial space of the pitch. Subsequent, it is the goalkeeper.
"It is an space you possibly can't write off and it must be addressed going ahead. You have a look at the state of affairs in the summertime with the recruitment, it is one thing that ought to have been achieved there as properly. Whether or not Allan was meant to signal his contract or not, I do not know. However you'll have thought there would have been another person to return in if that was the case, however the membership determined to not do it."
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