Cammy Devlin on a free is a no-brainer. He brings bite, work-rate and a proper fighting edge off the bench — exactly the sort of player Rangers have been crying out for.
Why Devlin makes sense
Look, people love the glamour signings and the ones who come from down south, but that doesn't automatically make them superior. Ipswich and Sunderland reportedly passed on him and he was released — fair enough, that's their call. But that doesn't change what Devlin offers on the park. He's been a steady performer in our league for seasons, the sort of gritty midfielder who helps teams grind out results when things get messy.
What he brings on the pitch
To be fair, Devlin isn't flashy. He doesn't need to be. He's got engine and bite, a midfield battering-ram who presses, chases second balls and keeps the team honest. You can see why Hearts missed him when he got injured late in their season — fans and pundits said it was a real blow to their title push. That tells you something about his value: he's the kind of player who makes a coherent team tick.
Fraser vs Devlin — the real choice
So why the hatred for Cammy? Some seem to favour players with southern pedigrees or flashier CVs, but truth is we need fighters. With Barron not always available, our midfield lacks that consistent graft at times. Devlin coming on with twenty minutes to go can change a game simply by raising the tempo and refusing to let opponents breathe. Is that worth a free signing? Absolutely. If you're looking for bite, resilience and a proper workhorse, Cammy ticks those boxes. Fraser? Opinions vary. But I'd rather see a player who fights every minute in our colours than someone who doesn't earn the right on the park. Simple as that.
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