Miovski gets the nod from me as the most natural finisher in the squad. I’m not just saying that because he scored today — I’ve backed him as a striker with a genuine knack for putting chances away for a while. That instinct in the box is a different animal to general all-round play, and that’s where the distinction between him and the others lies.

Natural finisher versus all-round forward

To be fair, Chermiti and Naderi bring more to the team out of possession and in build-up. They drop, link play, chase runners and press — the type of forwards who give you structure and variety. But the truth is a natural finisher is about timing, first touch and the razor-edge composure when a chance lands on your boot. In my view, Miovski has that instinct more often than not.

Why the low block matters

It’s no secret many teams sit deep against us. That low block removes the room strikers like Miovski had at previous clubs, when opponents gave him yards to run into. Up against a compact defence, a lone striker can struggle to find the space. That’s not a comment on his quality, just on context. Different systems ask different things of a striker.

Pairing him smartly could be the key

If you pair Miovski with a forward who can create that yard of space — someone who can drag a centre-backs wide or play off him — you give that natural finisher the service he needs. Chermiti or Naderi can do the graft to open lanes; Miovski could finish the chances more consistently with that kind of support. I can’t see inside training or know Rohl’s thinking on selection, but from where I’m standing it’s a combination worth trying more often.

Ultimately, it’s about getting the balance right. We’ve got forwards who offer different strengths. Use them together and you might turn a handful of half-chances into the kind of goals only a natural finisher can bury.

Written by Sir Walter Smith OBE: 3 June 2026

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