In a previous entry, we discussed how impressed by Sean Goss we were, but that the only thing missing from his game appeared to be Barry Ferguson-esque enforcement.
It is almost as if the on-loan QPR man read that himself and decided to add such qualities to his display, for last night’s showing at Firhill was easily his best yet, and the midfielder rolled his sleeves up and produced a titanic mountain of work pulling the strings in midfield while contributing gamely as normal with his left peg.
We had suggested in previous articles that he was composed, smooth, and had one heck of a delivery on his left toe, but lacked the leadership and dictatorship of a midfield general like our former captain. Indeed, it stopped him being the complete player.
Well, from helping with defence, to supporting attack, to throwing in excellent balls from both set piece and live play situations, to tackling, to harrying, and everything else Ferguson used to do, Goss looked to us like a player developing as we speak, match by match.
He even physically resembles his illustrious predecessor from general appearance to those distinct white ankle supports, and while we would urge caution before absolutely comparing the two, we cannot help but see both the physical and playing resemblance as it grows increasingly match by match.
He is not a leader, our Sean – unlike Barry he will not bark out instructions and tell his team mates what to do. He will never be ‘greetin’ faced’…
But he is without any shadow of a doubt growing into a more rounded midfielder every match, developing the ability to pull strings more and more. His delivery for what should have been a Cummings goal later on, denied by ‘simulation’ at best from Thistle stopper Cerny was itself another example of the extraordinary vision and distribution the lad has, and if he continues to develop in this manner, Rangers’ management will be working furiously this summer to persuade QPR to sell.
It does bode well – Greg Docherty is a strong, physical, dynamic central midfielder who himself is only going to develop too, and if he and Goss become a partnership, it would certainly be a fine pairing to drive on with either in the 4-2-3-1 Murty favours or even a 4-4-2.
Mind you, we are pretty sure McCrorie, Jack, Rossiter and even Dorrans might have something to say about that!
Still, if there is one position Rangers do not lack quality depth in, it is central midfield. But should Goss keep on this like he is, it will be his position to lose.
Have to say this boy has a touch of class. Would be awesome if we could get him.
It's all very well but we only have him till the end of the season. We really need a more permanent fixture in the middle of the park. If we can keep him longer, all the better.
He's better than Ferguson, which wouldn't be hard!
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Are you at the wind up Jim?
Hope further down the line we don't look back and say there's Goss & Rossiter starting for England in the EC 2024, Remember when they were both at Rangers as young boys.
Like a wee guy RG that was at Rangers then became captain at Milan & Italy!!
Apart from that free kick last nite that killed a seagull on top of St Mirren's stand,his delivery and free kicks are truely wicked.
Well impressed with Mark Allan please keep them coming.
I have got to say I really enjoy reading some articles and opinions that ibroxnoise write. However some articles you wonder if they are on the same planet! one game against partick FFS the game against Hibs the midfeild got ran over. And some of his corners and his free kick he had were woefull. Please do not compare a legend to a loan signing from QPR! I say cant wait for the injured boyd to be back and docherty a chance to start a game.
I think Goss is real quality ..his sweet left foot is a good addition ..He is not Barry ..sorry he was unique..I watched him all the way …Blue through and through
No chance, he's not in the same remit as the ex skipper, goss imho is a stop gap player, I'd rather see docherty playing, one of our own players, docherty has been playing at this level and doing well with accies for 4 years now. The ongoing continuation of us dropping points will continue until the end of the season as wevew got a manager(youth coach) learning his trade everything else is just noise!!
Murty hung Goss & Holt out to dry on Saturday – Hibs always pack the midfield with 4 or 5, yet Murty elected to play 2 central midfielders & 2 wingers! We need to spend money in tthe summer and recruit a top notch manager – McCoist, Warburton & Caxinha were all sub-standard and surely we aren't going to install an academy coach to try and stop Brenda.
Correct Admiral: Adding Murty to your list would give us four in a row of the worst five managers ever to be at Ibrox (and no, Paul Le Guen is not the fifth!)
Barry was better than our whole midfield put together!
As a QPR supporter, I've been disappointed we've not given Sean a run. That said, our midfield trio has been the best part of our side this season, so understand the need to send him out on loan.
While I'd prefer us to keep hold of Sean next season and find a place for him in the side, QPR is feeling the pinch with a massive FFP fining over us (currently under appeal regarding the scope for the potential size of that fine).
I suspect a bid of £2m-£3m would see him heading your way. Mind you, if he keeps on impressing so much at Ibrox, perhaps that value will go up…
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Mate..
Hope your owners have plenty money that's some fine ur getting stuck up you £40M!!?
U paid 500K for him 1.5M more realistic!!!
We've been this
We think that
He can't
He won't
The guy has played half a dozen games and Ibrox Noise is making Noise.
Not sense.
To Admiral and other Murty unloyal. Get behind the man, with a still far from Good side, he's done well.
On Rossitter, I hope I'm wrong but this is a pisstake
Side issues.
Cummings nowhere near match fit
Why is Halliday at Ibrox when others are bumped on loan without given near as many chances.
Docherty should be playing and Moreles should be cashed in
Brian, have to correct you, not "Murty Unloyal" – I've been pumping my season ticket into Gers for 30years so think it gives me the right to voice my opinion on our next manager. I commend Murty for stepping in, I just don't think he should be our next manager.
Brian.
Do you think Murty will put the leauge trophy in the cabinet??
I love the man but for me he's way out of his depth and far to nice to be our manager. I agree with Admiral he fuked up big time in midfield against fibs, playing Docherty as U say with Goss would have made a massive difference, Holt will never win a strength midfield battle.
Goss is quality and getting better every single game, why he's even getting compared to Barry is beyond me, both completely different styles.
We will get more than 8m for Morelos, the minute he pulls a Columbian top he's worth 12m.(Hopefully in the WC and bags a few)
As for Cummings not being match fit, check his stats?? Fitness may not be the problem!??
(Stats never ever lie!!)
A few points. Firstly, its definitely too early to make claims about Goes. A good player? A good addition to the squad? Yes on both points. But here we go again….. going daft about a new signing after 3 games. Where is the acknowledgement that for weeks now, and most definitely last night, Jason Holt has been our standout performer – by a mile. I noticed, not on this site but others, the outcry when Holt was selected last night. Frankly pathetic! Re the comments about Murty, I totally agree that its far too early to suggest he should be our manager next year. What exactly has he achieved? Final point and one I feel very strongly about…. Windlass was totally within his rights the way he reacted last night. He has been our most potent attacker ALL season yet the abuse he gets from people purporting to be Gers supporters has been nothing short of a disgrace. What are we Celtic scum, who turn on their players after one bad performance, then the following week laud them as legends?
Hope we do everything we can to keep Sean at Ibrox!
Let Kranjcar and Rossiter Go!
#RTID 💙
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