There’s no sugar-coating it: we still need a striker who scores consistently. Plenty of fans remember the 20-plus goal season talk around Dessers, and now the chorus has switched to Chermiti as some sort of long-term answer. To be fair, hope is fine. But hope isn’t a plan.

People point to appearances and goal returns as the measure — you see talk of 30-plus games and nine goals being waved around like it’s acceptable. That’s not a deep tactical point, it’s a simple expectation: a Rangers striker should score regularly. Three bright games and a couple of flashes isn’t the same as steady returns over a season. Fans want a bit more certainty. We don’t need miracles, just someone who will trouble defences week in, week out.

The transfer maths and the chatter around fees get on everyone’s nerves. Some reckon the player will one day be worth big money; others think it’s FIFA fantasy. I get the banter about "Dembele dollars" and the absurd valuations you see on video games. Trouble is, the club can’t live on future potential alone. You want recruitment that makes sense now and shows a clear pathway to goals. If that means being honest about where we are and what we need, say it. Don’t dress wishful buys as long-term coups and expect patience forever.

There’s also the off-field noise. Some fans are furious about allocation rows, fines and the whole SFA angle — wondering if governing bodies will pick up bills when stadiums get damaged after big away followings, or if the club just gets left to hang. Those are legitimate frustrations, but they don’t solve the striker question. They do, however, add to the feeling that things aren’t being handled cleanly on multiple fronts.

So yes, I’ll keep whining. We all will from time to time. It’s part of being a supporter. But the simple ask remains: bring in, or back, a goalscorer who delivers regularly. Stop hiding behind potential and social media hype. Rangers deserve clarity and the kind of forward who scores the goals that win titles and quieten the noise.

Written by Whineonthewine: 8 April 2026

Tags: transfers tactics