Miovski's season has left plenty of supporters scratching their heads. He came with expectation, admittedly linked to Kevin Thelwell's work, and plenty hoped he would be the main striker who changed the lot. Instead it's felt stop start and underwhelming, and the wider squad setup looks as much to blame as the man up front.
Transfers, expectations and the early buzz
When a striker arrives with a fee tag attached, people naturally expect more. There was excitement but also apprehension from the off. You could see why, and you could also see the pressure. Whether it was the fee or the names connected behind the scenes, the result was the same. The early optimism ran into reality and we never got the consistent platform for a new frontman to thrive.
Managers, shape and a lack of goals
We had a period under RM where stability was missing and goals were at a premium. DR came in with clear instructions to make the team hard to beat. That solidity mattered, but it did not suddenly produce forwards getting regular chances. Managers set the tone, and if the brief is to be compact and difficult to break down, chances for strikers can dry up unless the midfield supplies something special.
Creativity is the missing piece
Truth is, I don't think this is purely a Miovski problem. The midfield has lacked that Hagi or Cantwell type who can line up defence-splitting passes. Without someone who sees the tiny openings, strikers end up chasing scraps or relying on set-plays. Chermiti's lack of goals feels tied to that. He moves and offers things you don't always get from Rangers strikers, but if the service is poor then numbers do not follow. For fans there have been flashes of what could be, and memories of how different it felt when Igammane was on song.
So where does that leave us? The issue to me is less about blaming one player and more about recognising the structural problem. If we want a frontman to thrive we need a midfield that can create between the lines and a manager willing to unlock that side of the team without losing the defensive base. Simple in words, hard in practice, but it is the debate we need to have.
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