Rangers’ defensive troubles go from horrendous to unspeakable with the latest injury blow hitting Graeme Murty and his squad.
Rangers’ manager has confirmed David Bates is out for six weeks minimum with ligament damage, on top of unconfirmed reports that negotiations over the 21-year old stopper’s new deal have stalled.
Blunt truth is apart from a fledgling period of a month or so last year where the ex-Raith defender looked like he had potential, he has simply not been good enough for Rangers and his absence is really only disappointing from a selection options point of view.
Rangers’ central defence is currently so weak it is hard to know which loss would actually be hard to take – while Bruno Alves is theoretically the best Murty has at his disposal, the Portuguese giant has been mostly unimpressive since signing last summer, and the other options are the underwhelming Russell Martin (returning from injury) and the unreliable Fabio Cardoso.
Bates has struggled to impress much more than Martin or Cardoso, and while he does have lots to learn, we have seen little sign this calendar year that he has what it takes to even develop into a fine player overall for the club.
This is not to rub salt in the wound – he will be devastated at the injury and it thins an already atrocious department of Rangers’ squad. We hope he recovers quicker rather than later.
But those Rangers fans who believe he is good enough to be a Rangers defender may find themselves outnumbered rather these days by those who don’t.
Either way though, Rangers are now down to Alves, Martin and Cardoso. And that barely inspires either.
A recall for Aidan Wilson perchance?
Would have no problem sticking Wilson in there.
Don't need to recall neither, because of his age he can play for his parent club or his loan club.
Best of both worlds there!!
Bit harsh on the lad imo definite room for improvement however feel he has been our best defender of late.
What a drama this post is, Alves and Martin are the best 2 CB we have then we have Cardoso for back up with Mcgrorie returning from injury?????? What's all the fuss chill
Aiden Wilson is not even starting for Dumbarton
Very harsh on Bates defends very well needs improvement in some parts of his game but would have won the ball before dembele for Celtics second goal
Spot on John, way too harsh. Bates is still a young lad who's got a bit to go admittedly, but he's done very well for us and will be missed while he's out.
In my opinion we let the best Wilson go in January.
Come summer window,, Out – Alves, Cardoso, Bates,,, In – 3 Better quality centre halves that are tall, skilful, athletic, can header out from cross balls, and be a threat at set pieces in the oppositions box.
If we don't, then we will continue to leak goals like a tap from water for months to come! Some might accept that, I certainly don't!
Aside from Tav & John just need a Whole New Defence 😜✊🏟
Id give Wilson a Shot,
Id Play McCrorie as a CB when he comes bk ..and id try Wallace at CB
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