Although Rangers were unfortunate to only get a draw for their efforts before departing Portugal, Cole McKinnon wouldn’t have been very dissatisfied.
The recent impression of the Gers academy product on Philippe Clement earned him a spot in the squad for the journey to Benfica; if he continues to perform well, he should be able to hold his position for the return leg at Ibrox.
The Rangers had Cole McKinnon out on loan at this time last season; today, he’s demonstrating that money can be saved by cutting a major earner who hasn’t contributed anything.
Rangers’ elevation of Cole McKinnon will save them money.
For a long time, I’ve believed that players entering the academy shouldn’t look up to Barry Ferguson or Allan McGregor.
There is a reason why it is so uncommon for players to emerge from the youth system, establish themselves as regular international players, and amass millions of pounds; these people are hall of fame legends.
Rangers prospects who pass through Auburnhowie are fulfilling their potential if they can complement and add to the first team roster, much like Cole McKinnon did in Portugal.
As Angel di Maria launched a shot that was moving towards the bottom corner, the 21-year-old made a crucial block.
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Following the game, McKinnon was obviously ecstatic as she spoke:
“I made a good effort to get up and down the pitch. It demonstrates the manager’s faith in the young boys, and I want to see more of them.
“Although I wasn’t satisfied with some of my touches, I’m glad we were able to draw.
“Although it is heartbreaking to lose in the end, it is a good idea to take the draw back to Ibrox because everyone is aware of what happens on a European night.”
“I’m eager to return home and start training after that. It’s opening my eyes, for sure.
It was much like my debut—I relished every second of it.
“Hopefully more will come, but I know there will be a lot of work ahead, and I am a hard worker,” the speaker said.
Cole McKinnon reminds me a lot of Bob Malcolm, and I’m a Rangers fan.
Though he is aware that he is not a world beater, he knows that Philippe Clement values players who are sincere, pay attention to instructions, and put in a lot of effort.
He needs to be realistic considering how many players are ahead of him in the queue for minutes, but considering what McKinnon can do, do we really need to maintain Kieran Dowell on £16,000 a week, as reported by Salary Sport, to essentially perform the same job?
Rangers need to reduce their wage bill, and paying someone this much money to sit on the sidelines is a waste of cash.
Younger players who can demonstrate their ability will be trusted by Clement, as McKinnon has done.
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