We keep excusing forwards for what they did elsewhere, but only what they do in a Rangers shirt matters. To be fair, our striker situation is worrying and it’s not just about finishing.
Strikers aren’t delivering
Mph, it’s not good enough. We can’t keep offering excuses for forwards who aren’t finding the net. Chermiti has clearly improved his all-round game this season — better movement, more willing to link play — but a striker has to add goals. That’s the bottom line. When the front man isn’t scoring, everything else looks a bit hollow.
Money and recruitment questions
There’s also the recruitment side. Naderi is young, he’s moved to a strange country and you can see why he might need time to settle. Fair enough. But the point about the fee — we shouldn’t have spanked 4/5 million on someone coming from a third-division background and expected him to be an immediate cure. Expectations matter. The transfer window isn’t just about buying potential; it’s about signing players who can handle the pressure of this club right away.
Tactics, roles and who’s to blame?
The worrying part is the sense that our strikers are being instructed out of their natural game. If centre-forwards are being asked to stand off the box to make room for others, then we’re asking them to stop doing the one thing the fans measure them on: scoring. Miovski was touted as a finisher, yet he hasn’t shown it regularly in a Rangers shirt. If a player repeatedly fails to convert chances and doesn’t fit the plan, you have to consider moving him on in the summer.
Truth is, standards have dipped. It’s not just individual blame — recruitment, coaching and tactical decisions all play a part. We need forwards who feel confident, get into the box and are given the licence to score. Simple as that.
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