Strikers get judged by numbers, timing and temperament. To be fair, that is the whole argument here: do you require a talismanic scorer every season, or is it enough for the team to find goals from different places? Fans are split and you can see why.
The numbers they left behind
Look at the recent crop. Morelos had seasons of 14, 18, 12, 12, 11 and 11 league goals and added another 46 across other competitions while here. Roofe had 14, 10, then the two seasons with just 1 and 1 in the league and 12 extras in other cups. Colak bagged 14 in his single league season plus four in other games. Dessers scored 16 and 18 in his two league campaigns and added about another 18 in other competitions. All four played their part in winning trophies for the club — one title, one Scottish Cup and one League Cup in their time — yet some supporters still labelled them not good enough.
What we're asking of Chermiti
Now we have a striker with 16 career goals at all levels and nine league goals, those nine coming in a short burst over five games, becoming the focal point of our attack. You hear two opposing lines: "he doesn’t need to score because the team scores" and "a striker can be judged by winning and impact rather than raw totals." The truth is both perspectives have merit. Chermiti has produced a couple of wonderful finishes and moments that lift the place. That doesn’t automatically make him a traditional Rangers Number 9, though — not unless he can do it regularly over a season and through the tougher patches.
Where that leaves Danny's side
So what happens next season? Do we bank on Celtic dipping again, or hope Chermiti becomes the consistent finisher we all want? Neither is guaranteed. The sensible view is to ask for balance: backing for the striker to grow, but also cover and competition so we’re not left hoping for miracles. To be a true Rangers No.9 you need volume and moments. Chermiti has shown flashes. Now he needs the weeks and matches to stitch them into a habit.
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